Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Peddler Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 176 of the 1892 volume:

m, n 4 To that ever watchful, tender, and paternal spirit, which has brooded over our pathway, and to that same dear shade, which has not only brought us through alive and whole, hut has caused us ever to realize our humble estate and to remember that we are as dust, we reverently dedicate this, our humble effort, TO “The athletic Spirit of the Faculty.” FIVE HUNDRED AND ONE (501) COPIES OF THIS BOOK WILL BE PUBLISHED, AFTER WHICH, NO MORE WILL BE PRINTED. F. S. BLANCHARD CO., PRINTERS, WORCESTER, MASS. Hon. P. Emory Aldrich, LL.D., Rev. Daniel Merriman, D. D., Waldo Lincoln, A. B., . Hon. George F. Hoar, LL. D., Charles H. Morgan, Esq., Charles G. Washburn, A. B., Rev. Charles President of Board. Secretary. Treasurer. Stephen Salisbury, A. M., G. Henry Whitcomb, A. M., Rev. Austin S. Carver, A. M. . Pendleton. 0 On the part of the Board of Education, HON. William W. Rice, LL. D. Ex- Officio, His Honor Mayor Francis a. Harrington. 3 Charles G. Washburn, ’75, President. Edward F. Tolman, ’71 t John C. Woodbury, ’76, 1 . Vice-Presidents. Louis W. Southgate, ’85, J John F. Keyes, ’76, . Secretary. Edward K. Hill, . Treasurer. Executive Committee. Charles G. Washburn, ’75, Edward K. Hill, ’71, John F. Keyes, ’76, Edward F. Tolman, ’71, John C. Woodbury, ’76, J. Fred Wilson, ’77, LOUIS W. Southgate, ’85. This committee has power to eiect the president and three vice-presidents for the corporation. Th objects of the society are: the cioser association of the graduates (and aii graduates are formaiiy eiected members) ; the hoiding of meetings at stated times (the evening before Commencement), for the discussion of matters of interest connected with the Institute; and the hoiding in trust of funds, the “Thom pson Memoriai Fund,’’ and others that it may acquire, for the benefit of the Institute and graduates. Of course it is too soon to e.xpect any very important resuits from this society. The graduates are few in number, and as yet they do not represent a great amount of weaith. But tiie number of graduates is increasing from year to year; consequentiy the society wiii grow faster and faster, and it is safe to say that in a few years the W. P. 1. Aiumni Corporation wiii be indispensabie to the Institute. 4 THE Faculty. i iXouMXb. HOMER T. Fuller, Ph. D., George I. alden, M. M. E., George E. Gladwin, Milton P. Higgins, S. B., JOHN E. Sinclair, Ph. D., , ALONZO S. KIMBALL, PH. D., Edward P. Smith, ph. d., U. WALDO Cutler, S. B., Leonard P. Kinnicutt, S. D., George H. White, S. B., George D. Moore, Ph. D., LEVI L. CONANT, A. M., President and Professor of Geology and Mineralogy. Professor of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics. .Professor of Drawing. Superintendent of Washburn Shops. Professor of Higher Mathematics. .Professor of Physics. Professor of Modern Languages. . Assistant Professor of Modern Languages. .Professor of Chemistry. Professor of Civil Engineering. Assistant Professor of Chemistry. Assistant Professor of Mathematics. Died May 3. 1892. 5 ROBERT C. SWEETZER, S. B., JOSEPH O. PHELON, S. B., JOSEPH BEALS, S. B., . ZELOTES W. COOMBS, A. B. Stanley H. rood, S. B., . ERNEST W. DESPER, S. B., ALTON L. SMITH, S. B., George W. Booth, S. B., ARTHUR L. rice, S. B., ELLIOT F. ROGERS, A. M , FRANCIS E. BRADFORD, S. B., .Instructor in Inorganic Chemistry. .Instructor in Physics. .Instructor in Mathematics. . Instructor in Languages and Mathematics. .Instructor in Physics. .Instructor in Chemistry. Instructor in Mechanical Drawing and Steam Engineering. .Assistant in Civil Engineering. Assistant in Mechanical Engineering. .Assistant in Chemistry. .Assistant in Physics. 6 THE INSTRUCTORS. S cu uyyi Smithy SPh. On the morning of Tuesday, May 3, both instructors and students were startled and shocked by the tidings which rapidly spread that Dr. Smith was dead. On Monday he had attended to his duties as usual, hearing the Senior class in the morning, the French of the Middle class in the afternoon, was present at a Faculty meeting later, and in the evening was at the meeting of the Society of Mechanical Engineers at Salisbury Laboratories. About nine o’clock he was seized with a sharp pain in his chest, became very pale and faint. After a few minutes, he rose and left the room. His nephew, Mr. Louis C. Smith, followed and assisted him—indeed, for the last of the way quite carried him to his house. A physician was quickly summoned, the remedies tried eased the pain, and he was for a time cheerful and apparently comfortable. No serious issue was apprehended. But about half-past eleven the sharp pain returned, the physician was again called, but before the latter could reach his bedside he suddenly threw up his arms and almost instantly expired. A disease of the heart which must have been making progress for months, if not years, cut him off thus suddenly. The funeral service at his late residence on Thursday, May 5, at 3.30 P. M., was conducted by Rev. Wm. V. W. Davis, D. D., of the Union Church, assisted by Pres. H. T. Fuller of the Institute, who spoke briefly of some of the salient points of Dr. Smith’s character. Besides family friends, there were present from the Institute the Trustees and Faculty, and members of the Senior class, and a delegation from the Middle class. Beautiful floral tributes were sent by the upper classes, the Alumni Association and the Faculty. The burial was on Friday at Middlefield, Dr. Smith’s early home. Prof. Smith was the youngest of nine children, and of four brothers who were college graduates. He received his diploma from Amherst College in 1865, taught a year in Hinsdale Academy, then spent a 7 year at Obeiiin and a second at Andover in theological study. From the fall of 1868 he was for two years instructor in Latin at Williston Seminary. The next two years were spent abroad, chiefly in study at Halle and Paris. Meantime, early in 1872, he was appointed Professor of Modern Languages in the Institute, and entered upon his work in September following. Here for twenty years he had lived and labored—a single year, 1887-88, excepted, which he spent at Johns Hopkins University pursuing advanced studies. From Syracuse University at the close of this same year he received, after an examination, the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. With good natural mental endowments and excellent preparation for his duties Dr. Smith united a strong will and a high standard of duty. His convictions were like oak-roots, his purposes dauntless, and his industry untiring. His quick sympathies, his refined tastes, his love of music and the other fine arts, his kindly and thoughtful ministrations to the distressed and sorrowing, his ready response to every worthy appeal in the interest of humanity, were fully known only to those who were either more intimate with him or who had been the recipients of his benevolence. But the treasures of his cultured mind, the wealth of his affections and the e.xtreme tenderness of his sensibilities were best known, were only fully understood, in his home and by his family. Here he was, as every man should be, at his best—the faithful husband, the wise and loving and self-sacrificing father, and the thoughtful and watchful head and guide—God’s minister in a God-fearing household. “ The lesser griefs, that may be said. Who speak their feeling as it is. That breathe a thousand tender vows. And weep the fullness from the mind. iie Are but as servants in a house Wlio see the vacant chair, and think, Where lies the master newly dead. ‘ How good! liow kind ! and he is gone! ’ ” And yet not gone! For the memories of him and his work—his instruction, his example, his spirit— will abide in our hearts and teach and influence us evermore. 8 TASK is finished and the editors hasten to present the results of their labors to an expectant public, trusting the supply of the results will be inadequate to the demand. We anxiously await the verdict of that public, their approbation, their—cash. Having some apprehension of our fate if this work is “persona non grata” to those whose ultimatum is final, the editors beg to deny that any malice, intentional or otherwise, has crept into these pages. We have grinds, it is true; but these grinds owe their existence only to the popularity and prominence of the “ground.” Even the editors have been forced to view themselves in the mirror of nature. Everything has been written in a friendly spirit. We have not tried to make enemies, and in fact have had no time to do so, did our inclinations point that way. For this reason let all esteem it a mark of signal favor if the honor of figuring in L’EXPOSE has been accorded them. There is much more that could have been written up and presented our readers than is contained between these covers. The book is really the result of great condensation. We have tried to dispense entirely with filling, and have stopped short when ideas seemed to lose interest. No attempt has been made to present a list of names and addresses—the catalogue (issued “just a trifle late this year”) ( 2 ) 9 fills the bill in that particular. Still less have we sought to compile a useful encyclopedia of the Tech. That would require gravity, and the Board, individually as well as collectively, have not acquired a reputation for more gravity than the law allows. Our first intention was to publish something humorous, but, after a thorough e.xamination of the material from which humor was to be evolved, our maiden intentions were thrown to the winds. What we have done is open to inspection. The publication of the book was not seriously discussed until March, and work upon it was not commenced until the April vacation. This statement is not offered as an e.xcuse but as a reason for our not being able to embody many ideas that have since occurred to us. We have endeavored to make the book as artistic as possible, and to that end have spared no expense. As to literary merits, the editors disclaim all knowledge of any such non-essentials and would consider it as very thoughtful to have “gentle reader” temporarily afflicted with like ignorance. The Socialists do not publish this book to show how little they know about such things. They do it primarily to prove that it is possible for a Tech social organization not only to thrive but also to be able to publish a record of their doings, indeed, a class-book in all but name. In conclusion, we have but one request to ask of all, please do not call this “the L’Expose.” TEN has it been said that ever since the first issue of the Institute paper, its editors have been continually harried on every side by arti¬ cles from aspiring students upon “ college patriotism,” ” social unity,” and ‘‘class feeling.” The articles usually commence as though the writers were entering upon new themes and as though new argu¬ ments for social unity were being presented for the first time. The announcement in the paper that more editors are needed brings with it a torrent of neatly written and punctuated essays upon that very threadbare subject. New boards have come and gone; new editors have presided, but yet that ine.xhaustible theme has furnished a continuous stream of matter, dilated upon according to the amount of ‘‘filling” required. Solemnly, very solemnly, does each article impart the news that there is a great lack of social feeling within these ‘‘marble halls.” The same subject, couched in different language, appears again and again as though condemned to whirl forever through the unending cycles of eternity. It is impossible to say whether past events have or have not been influenced by these vivid remonstrances, hut it is a fact that something most unexpected happened during the first days of December, 1891. The occasion was the establishment of a social organization, embodying many of the views expressed in the above-mentioned articles. II EFORE the Thanksgiving recess, the formation of this club was urged by several men, but action was not taken upon it until after that vacation. Upon Nov. 30, we may say that the continued and highly successful society drama. The Socialists of ’92, was commenced by eleven actors, some of whom occupied boxes of a greater or less degree of warmth. In place of the regular orchestral music, we had the plaintive “chug-chug” of the steam pipes, the patter of the janitor’s feet and the wild, wierd eloquence of the opposition. The curtain rises upon a farce comedy entitled, “Hoodooed; or among the Molecules.” Three honored gentlemen of the class were determined to be the comic villains of the play, and proceeded to read their parts with tragic effect. These gentlemen perhaps did not rehearse their characters. They did not need to, for nature had none that part of the job only too well. During the comedy several operatic gems were rendered by the trio; “There aren’t fifteen men in the class who can keep the thing alive.” “The whole thing will be blamed slow.” “Don’t want to say it will go under, but don’t think it can work.” “Didn’t come in to join.” “Just thought I’d see what you were going to do about it.” There were no encores. The next appear¬ ance of the Senior artists, Dec. 2, was signalized by much enthusiasm. Perhaps the dead men were coming to life. This appearance, or rehearsal, was notable for the fact that the cast contained no villains. Two of our prospective actors, fearful of temptation, and remembering it was growing late and very dark, hurriedly made their exit. Sixteen men signed the articles of confederation. The object of the club, as stated, was— “to provide for the social well being of its members,” with the understanding that the means taken to insure such “well being” might include sleighing parties, skating parties, theatre parties, or, in fact, anything which might be recommended by the very efficient committee of arrangements. Variety was the watchword of this “new departure,” but it was understood from the first that the society, though social, was not to be convivial. That its members had no aspirations to be “ howling swells,” but were simply men who wished to become better acquainted with one another before the final leave taking in June. 3 “starter,” it was deemed advisable to arrange a theatre party for the following Friday evening, and as the idea met with a warm response, tickets were soon secured. Jo see a party of sixteen of the Tech’s “finest” sitting in the same number of conspicuously situated plush chairs at the new Worcester Theatre, was doubtless a novel sight to the city’s play goers. The party were compelled to think so any way, for such a siege from leveled opera glasses they had never before been called upon to endure. But not even “beauty’s eyes” could move the dignity of the double row of sturdy Socialists, and they were soon absorbed in the amusing scenes of “Blue Jeans.” The phenomenal brass band, the “barbe¬ cue scene,” and even lovely “ June ” and “the baby” won Socialistic approval and elicited their hearty applause. The executive committee soon began to show signs of further activity, and the result was that a proposition was sprung on the club to have a “ Love Feast.” The committee was very fastidious. First, Rebboli was going to cater for them; next, Estey had the inside track ; then the advantages of the Lincoln House were discussed, but paled on consideration of those of the Bay State, whose claims were extinguished at mention of Parker’s Chop House; but the latter suffered the fate of its predecessors by failing to counterbalance the obvious inducements of the Brunswick. The Brunswick was decided upon at the last moment, probably because there were no more claim¬ ants for the honor of feeding the Socialists, or, at least, if there were, there was no time to find them. 14 ’92’s Quartette. In the midst of a full-fledged drizzle and, several minutes after the appointed time, Collier was accidentally found and hurried into line. Nothing exciting occurred on the march, but at the hotel a strange spectacle was observed, when one of the Socialists forgot his name and was obliged to sit in the corner for five minutes in order to recall it. Considering the list of names which pre¬ ceded his upon the register, he was, perhaps, excusable, but the look of mild surprise which adorned the face of the hotel-clerk was certainly very amusing. An half hour was spent in the parlor at the piano, and with such good effect that several of the other guests of the hotel felt themselves obliged to chassez up and down the corridor, out of pure sympathy. Then the folding doors were thrown open and the dining hall was disclosed to view. The menu was taken up and discussed for about an hour, after which the cigars were lighted and “ mascots ” passed around. The meeting now adjourned to the parlors. Here the real fun commenced. The piano was tuned up and echoes awakened by recitals of the woes of the Gam- bolier, Solomon Levi and the Prodigal Son. 92’s famous quartette entertained the company with sev¬ eral selections during the evening, and a hymn, very appropriate to the occasion, was given in German, by one of the quartette. All the musical selections of the evening were beyond criticism, and well deserved the encores they received. But those poor cider mascots! How they suffered ! Although, at first, they may not have known how to waltz, yet they must have learned that evening, for at the end of the dance, they were pretty well broken in. At half past eleven the men saw “ Nellie home,” and then gathered ’round for “Auld Lang Syne,” with which the festivities of the evening ended. 15 MEETING of the Socialists was called for Jan. 15, at 8 o’clock, in the Lincoln House. Owing to a slight misunderstanding a few of the men did not make their appearance, hut by half past eight enough had arrived to form three card parties, and all started in to “buck the tiger.’’ That twelve men could get together and pass three hours play¬ ing cards and singing songs without betraying the slightest symptom of “that tired feeling,’’ would indeed be nothing short of a miracle to those who declared the inability of fifteen to do the same thing. But it is a fact that, at this and the succeeding card party, more downright enthusiasm was manifested than had been seen at any thing since the “Half-way’’ celebration. On the evening of Jan. 21, the class of ’93 repaired to “Grange Hall,’’ to hold the high carnival of “ Half-way-thro.’’ They were all armed with huge canes and other instruments, with which they defied some expected inroad from other classmen. On the same evening, some degraded rascals appro¬ priated several gallons of Middler ice-cream. On the evening of Jan. 22, the Socialists had an ice-cream party. Vague rumors had been flying about all that afternoon that the Socialists were invited to pay a visit to a former landlady of one of their number, that evening, but were warned to come in squads of one at a time, because there was a party sick four or five streets below. The boys adhered to the instructions. The first dropped in about half past eight, the s econd about five minutes later, the third about quarter of. Then the rush ceased. The last man arrived just as one member was preparing to leave. The first thing was cards. Nothing exciting occurred, except Eastman succeeded in 16 (3) Whist, remaining awake through one consecutive hand. The quartette favored the party with a couple of hymns, bringing in the class yell very prettily. Then as the curfew was tolling the solemn hour of eleven, the back door opened softly and five men, carrying suspicious bundles under their arms and still more suspicious looks on their faces, sneaked out into the snowy snow. The fitful gleam of a neighboring street lamp gave a wierd appearance to the shadowy forms that sped along the deserted road. The noiseless tread, the mysterious bundles, the hooded spectres, the awful solemnity of time and pace, rendered the deed still more uncanny. On the face of each traveller rested a look of determination, of heroic exultation, such as the melancholy Hamlet must have assumed when he seized Shylock by the throat and cried, “Ha! Alonzo von Gabbo, 1 have thee now.” The wintry breezes whispered like young cyclones among the trees, while the sweet-scented “strawberry and vanilla mi.xed flavored the air. On, on strode the dauntless five, while their gleaming eyes seemed to speak in words of fire; “Equal division of property; down with the Middlemen.” Ever and anon from their parted lips came at equal intervals the hurried breath that told of fast-departing strength and the stern yet noble sentiment: “ Rebboli’s or bust.” i8 ' N the following Tuesday evening a goodly company of Socialists attended Robert Mantell’s performance of the “Corsican Brothers,’’ at the Theatre. It has always been very evident that the Socialists of ’92 prefer comedy to high tragedy, and for this reason their magnanimous spirit on this occasion was something remarkable. Had Mr. Mantell known to whom he was indebted for being brought before the curtain he would probably have furnished bo.xes for the Socialists at the succeeding performance; but it was impossible for a party of long-haired champions of justice to let such fencing and knife-flying go on without d ue appreciation. Affairs were now very quiet till Feb. 13, when the already famous Socialists received invitations to amuse the Home-School. After being receiveci by Miss Kimball and the young ladies piesiding, the evening’s fun began. Hats were passed around, a basket of ribbons was placed in the centre of the floor, and the signal was given to the young and pretty milliners. Of course, the other young ladies thought each one would walk up very respectfully, select ribbons and betake himself to a corner. But, no; scarcely had the basket been left alone when there followed a scene that must have forcibly reminded the spectators of a foot-ball game. First there was an instant’s silence, then the basket began to shiver, immediately afterward the house shook as the Socialists tripped gaily across the floor. Talk about a cane-rush, why it was nothing to this one. All the great charges of history, the charge of Balaklava, the plumber’s charge, in fact everything sinks into comparative insignificance when compared to this onset. The young ladies stood aghast, then almost screamed with laughter as 19 each battered hero sought to win his ribbon. Miss Kimball applauded the modest youths who, unlike the H. M. A., had no pretty uniforms to soil and who were not afraid to take a good time when it presented itself. Excitement reigned intense for twenty minutes. Each man stabbed his bonnet with great vigor, at the same time endeavoring to get the most likely young lady. At the expiration of twenty minutes the girls submitted to being decorated, and then from the lips of most impartial judges came the decree that A. H. Smith had won first prize, while Needham was presented with—second prize {?). At least eighteen different men are fully satisfied that the judges were bribed, and Smith may expect to receive a challenge any day for the championship of the class. Of course Needham is more than positive that he has been deliberately swindled out of a basket of candy. He unfortunately forgot his prize, but it turned up all right next day. This party was a great success, and the ne.xt day a committee was appointed to arrange for a sleigh-ride the following Wednesday evening. A meeting was called at 12 M. on Wednesday and the details of the prospective sleigh-ride were outlined. At first there was a question whether it would be advisable for Miss Kimball to invite all her friends or simply the whole neighborhood. Then some forgot this was a Socialist affair and proposed taking in the entire class of ’92, T. E. and all. We presume it was understood that in the event of such a calamity. Dr. Fuller would chaperone the crowd. 20 OON after eight the ’bus left the Bay State and soon arrived at the Home School, where the young ladies were in waiting with wraps on and only too happy to have some one appear and allow them woman’s blessed privilege of exercising her conversational powers. The girls tried to give a so-called “yell,” aided by their male escorts; then the “Polly Wolly” was given in grand style with the termination, “Home School.” “Now won’t you always put that on to ‘Polly Wolly ”—Oh! yes. Arriving at the hotel, a general introduction thawed out the icicles that were tending to form all around. Those who had been entertained the Friday before managed to pick out the same partners—that is, if they were pickable. Collier went around assigning toasts, while Clark luxuriated on an easy chair and-distributed himself and his attentions among three of the other sex. Howard picked out his affinity and for the next two hours was lost to the world. True to nature, when the supper hour came, the boys offered themselves to the girls, which action was justly reproved by Miss Kimball. The dining room reached, it was seen at once that the tables were groaning beneath the weight of age and crockery. However, since crockery is not recommended as a steady article of diet by the doctors, we began on hot oyster stew and ended with a gelatinous substance containing lumps of frozen snow, hence called ice-cream. We 21 also had cake. That cake had attained its majority years ago and, by reason of age, was probably e.xempt from taxation. Now, Southgate, that was rather too bad of you to “give away’’ our elevators. Why did you not praise them and, perhaps at graduation, you might find two or three girls willing to go up with you to the top story ? Then think of the times you might have on that two hours’ ride. After supper came games of various kinds. Take notice, this did not include the kissing kinds. All hands rounded up for the old-time Virginia Reel; this was followed by a short waltz. At 11.3O ' Miss Kimball called time and the first outing of the Sociali.sts of ’92 was fast coming to an end. Cloaks and overcoats were quickly put on and a wild race was made for the two sleighs, across a character¬ istic country road. Those on the small sleigh gained a point, as it were, on the others, by cooly driving off, leaving those “others’’ to pick up the three teachers. Now, this is what we consider some very small business, in fact, a most contemptible deed which is rightly deserving the strongest condemnation. We were one of the “others.’’ Notwithstanding the presence of the Faculty, things went on quite merrily. Smith and Day, sitting opposite Miss Kimball, were almost willing to stand the crush going on in the front of the sleigh. Unfortunately, the ones up front were just as willing to pose as martyrs for a sacred cause. Paige unfolded portions of his life history, laying particular emphasis upon the “girl he left behind him.’’ The Faculty were visibly affected. Pelton was willing to call it square with the driver, provided the latter would reach Worcester via Pa.xton. The Socialists of ’92, Good nights were spoken when the horses stopped in front of the school, and Polly Wolly Home School given for the edification of its students. Those who remained when the Bay State was reached, made a raid upon a neighboring lunch cart. Just as the clocks were chiming the hour of one and Worcester’s finest were preparing for a second invasion, a head was thrust out of the lunch cart .and almost immediately withdrawn. It was the last of the Socialists. 23 JOE H. Wallace, George H. Miller, George h. day, Louis C. Smith, . . President. I’ice-President. Sec. and Treas. . Critic. George D. Ball J. FOREST BARTLETT HOWARD w. Bracken Frank W. Cheney RoscoE N. Clark Vernon G. Converse Frederick W. Collier George h. day Fred W. Eastman Ervin W. Howard Frederick E. Hammond Michael J. Lyden George h. Miller ALSTON B. MOULTON Charles a. Needham ARTHUR A. Felton Harrison N. Paige ARTHUR H. Smith Louis C. Smith Hugh m. Southgate Curtis a. tucker ROBERT H. Thompson Joe H. Wallace 24 Om r - ' ■ [,? ?% “ ' ' V . • - ’c • , r • V ; :. ' • • •. ,‘ ' ■ y- ' ' :■ : THE bored EDITOR-IN-CHIER, MICHAEL J. LYDEN. ASSISTANT EDITORS, FREDERICK W. Collier, Frederick E. FIammond, Howard W. Bracken, joe H. Wallace. BUSINESS MANAGER, Hugh m. Southgate. ASSISTANTS, ( 4 ) JOE H. WALLACE, 25 J. FOREST Bartlett. Colors:—Royal Purple and White. ONCERNING the class of ’95 it may be said, whatever else is true, that it has “given honor to whom honor is due.” For a start off we elected a trustee’s son President, and a Faculty baby Secretary. There is no truth in the report that either of these elections was for toadyism. We claim for our class superiority, not alone in point of numbers, but in everything else. It makes no difference to us that every other “Prep” class that ever entered has done likewise; we are prepared to prove our claims to first in everything, from giving the G. W. to strict attendance at church socials. We entered the Institute last January, numbering 65. We are the first class to enter under the new curriculum for the mechanics, a fact which deprives us of the pleasure of Gladdy’s society for all but two hours a week, and has also stopped a demand for trots on the “Standard French Works.” Instead of French and English and much Free Drawing, we hear Instructor Beals recite in Algebra, while in Geometry we have to hustle under the versatile Z. W. Coombs, who is qualified for any position from office boy and half-back, to mathematician and geologist. Probably through fear, the upper classes have not given us a chance to teach them base ball, but with Jack Abbott, Leland, Allie Warren and our other stars, we think we could hold our own against any of them. (All Preps do). 26 There have been very few startling incidents in our career as yet. The first month George Washington built five suspension bridges, using members of our class as girders. We did up ’94 in two snowball fights under the Marcus of Cranberry rules. One of these is that the com¬ batants shall not come within ten feet of the building. This point was insisted upon by Dr. Fuller, who refereed, and who measured each man’s distance with a long pole. We imagine that the rise in tuition is owing to the cost of the glass which ’94 smashed in trying to hunt its hole after these battles. We also learned that we had been playing a “species of ball.’’ It may be interesting to know that ’94’s slogan was “Killam!’’ “Killam!!’’ while we adopted as ours, “They have to get up Earley when they get the best of ’95.” As great care has to be taken here in regard to evening entertainments, we have had very few meetings of a social nature outside the school. One never-to- be-forgotten racket, however, was our bus ride to Westboro under watchful chaperonage. We invited a party of High school girls (taking them for protection against ’94), to this enterprising village. We reached the Whitney House at an early hour, having broken two poles on the way down. This, by the way, was taken as an omen of the way we will break records in athletics. An e.xcel- lent supper-breakfast was served by Mine Host, at which C. A. Harrington presided. “After dinner’’ speeches were called for by Pres. H., to which a number responded. The ride home was varied by the falling asleep of the chaperones, and by pushing the bus out of mud holes, a proceeding which “served the double purpose of practice and exercise.’’ We reached Worcester in time to go to work the next week. The fact that four of the party returned in a hack reflects no discredit on the class, but is rather an honor to it in showing the good sense and financial soundness of mem¬ bers willing to indulge in such a luxury. All would doubtless be ready and willing to go through the same experience again for the same amount of good time. We intend to have more of these excursions 27 next season, for we believe that “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,’’ and we are not stuck on Y. M. C. A. receptions. Historical Club meetings and cremations of Polly Con as a sole means of social enjoyment. We have had no other thrilling experiences to relate, but a brief notice of our prominent men may be interesting. We have Benton, “mamma’s baby boy.’’ Brigham is a six-footer from Barre who is likely to be heard from in foot-ball next fall. Then there are Buffington and Kelton, who laboriously struggled up the ascent from ’94 to ’95. We have a gang of twenty or more who attend services on Front street once a week at least. The French Spectacular Company is said to be “their particular variety.’’ We are also possessed of H. J. F., an expert penny pitcher. There is Gile, who has grown all over himself. Houghton is a noted performer on the banjo, and will probably always remember his trip to Upton. “Jack” Abbott and “Phin” concluded that the W. P. 1 . was a shade above the M. I. T. and so immigrated hither. Abbott is a most industrious man, his only rival in this regard being Charlie Green. Our ladies’ men are Merrick, Muir and Ford. It is said that Ford was at one time interested in the medical profession, but abandoned its charms for something more easily attainable. Hapgood is our mascotte, a thing of which every class has at least one. He is expected to equal 93’s “bird” if he keeps on. Well, here we must leave ’95 for the time. We expect great things of our class. We have not yet adopted a class cheer, but say, as has been so oft said before, Fifae ’ 95 ! 28 Charles a. Harri-ngton, .President Frederick W. Parks, .Vice-President HENRY J. FULLER, .Secretary Alba H. Warren, .Treasurer John C. Abbott George A. Denny Albert W. Howe Howard E. Smith Harry L. Abbott Frank B. Dove Leon S. Howe Fred L. Stone Harry R. Barber Ralph Earle E. Frank Kelton Roy W. Sumner Clarence W. Barton Henry S. Favor Arthur D. King James W. Thayer Cecil R. Benton Albert E. Fay Harry W. Leland Harry T. Van Ostrand Francis H. Brigham Robert S. Fletcher Fred M. Martin Arthur W- Walls Charles C. Brooks Harry T. Ford Daniel Maynard James Walsh Edward W. Brown Henry J. Fuller Fay McFadden Arthur L. Ware Frank J. Bryant Frank E. Gilbert J. Leonard Merrick Charles P. Ware Harry W. Cardwell William W. Gile Kenneth M. Muir Ambrose G. Warren Herbert J. Chambers Archy O. Granger John P. Murphy Alba H. Warren Martin H. Clapp Charles M. Green Timothy F. O’Connor Vail Warren Alvah W. Clement Walter E. Hapgood Frederick W. Parks J. Ensign Weatherwax Jesse J. Coburn Charles A. Harrington Frank F. Phinney Frank E. Wellington Eugene A. Copeland Louis A. Hentz George W. Poor George P. Davis Frederick M. Hitchcock Merle E. Sellew Harry S. Davis Frederic D. Houghton Frank W. Smith 29 = ri u v. Wally go wunk, go wunk, go .wunk, Wally go wunk, go wunk, go woah, Ninety-four, Ninety-four, Worcester Polytech, Ninety-four. Colors:—Black and Yellow. N a recital of ’94’s record since our ine.xperience to our present well-founded existence, brings us to a view of our success on the field of battle, our exploits and our achieve¬ ments. Our standing difference of opinion with the Faculty over the management of the Institute, and the coercion of the latter, has worked to the detriment of the class, numerically speaking. This, and our well known appearance about town, shown by certain unmistakable signs, need not be dwelt upon extensively. Our appearance was made in large numbers and the largest class within the mem¬ ory of the oldest inhabitant was received into Sir Roger’s domains. In the wood-room it could hardly be said we were industrious, but were known principally through McTaggart, who acquired an intimate acquaintance with circular saws. Our chief diversion was to give needed advice to Chambers in the building of his secretary, and to hold wrestling matches in the sawdust ring. We were with ’91 at their celebration, and did escort duty at the cremation of the late Pol Econ. In September our already large class was increased by no inconsiderable quantity, and we started to create a lasting impression. The foot-ball practice brought to light our Allen, who has given a great 30 impetus and interest to that sport. Other good men bobbed up serenely and we found ourselves supplying half of the Institute eleven. We played ball, also. In the Prep year for the championship, we put up the strongest kind of a game against ’93. Ten innings were too much for us, however, but our material gave excellent promise, and this year six men held positions on the Institute nine. In athletics the black and yellow gained a prominence. Gallagher pushed Dadmun hard in one of the cross-country runs, and this year we will probably win the championship in spite of being handicapped by the fact that several men could not compete by reason of their work on the base-ball team. In the relay race this winter ’94 was represented by three men out of the four. Gallagher, Harris and Whipple have done creditable work in running, the former particul arly, and the latter has accomplished good high jumping. With Clark and our mascotte our prospects are bright and expectations unlimited. During the winter the routine of study was enlivened by an encounter with ’95 in a snow-ball fight. The Preps attacked a division of the class with snow-balls, and for a short time it was whispered about that the Juniors had been whipped by the wood-workers. The full fighting strength of the class assembled in front of Boynton Hall, and then met the Preps on equal ground and drove them in short order down the hill in utter rout. In the way of learning, the amount of knowledge absorbed is something wonderful. We are able to make any insoluble salt desired, can transform Dutch into English and vice- versa with equal facility, and have a grasp on trigonometry that will never forsake us. We don’t want the earth, but we do lay claim to having more men from outside the state than are comprised in all the other classes together. Up to date we are the largest class in the history of the Institute and are fairly well preserved. Thus have we covered the first seventeen months’ connection with the Institute with two years more to come, as the curtain rings down on the end of our Junior year. 31 HARRY L. COBB, President Clifton H. dwinnell, . . Vice-President FRANK E. NORCROSS, . Secretary William J. Baldwin, Treasurer CHEMISTRY. Ernest A. Bickford Clarence W- Eastman Merrick Lincoln . Charles A. Proctor CIVIL ENGINEERING. Hollis A. Adams Alfred D. Bye Walter S. Lyon Henry W. Pope Arthur W. Andrews Nelson B. Hale Shepard B. Palmer Otis D. G. Rice Harry C. Boyden Herbert P. Linnell Elliott W. Peck Warren A. Scott MECHANICAL 1 ENGINEERING. Louis R. Abbott E. Walter Davenport Lewis A. Howland Charles F. Perry Charles M. Allen David F. Dillon Edward H. Keith Frank O. Plummer M. Clifford Allen Clifton H. Dwinnell Frank E. Killam Frederick A. Rice Chester B. Allen George M. Eaton Leslie Killam George O. Rollins William J. Baldwin Ralph W. Emerson Frank M. King Fred W. Sawyer George W. Bishop Walton B. Fuller H. Joseph Knight Elwyn P. Smith Daniel W. Bradt John M. Gallagher Frederic H. Leland Henry N. Smith Augustus R. Briggs George C. Gordon Louis de V. Magaw John W. Soars, Jr. Edward L. Burdick Harry T. Goss Helon B. McFarland William J. Sperl Charles A. Burt Alfred B. Grout David D. McTaggart Thomas S. Stephens Charles N. Chambers M. de Lisle Haig Harris W. Moore Henry D. Temple Merrill B. Chase Edwin C. Ham Ralph L. Morgan Henry F. Walker Arthur L. Clark Harry C. Hammond Frank E. Norcross Eugene B. Whipple Harry L. Cobb Charles G. Harris Theodore H. Nye Victor N. Cushman George W. Heald Andrew A. O’Connell PHYSICAL AND POLITICAL SCIENCE. A. Harry Wheeler Harry S. Whitney .32 Elisha L. Buffington Pi-roo-pee, Pi-roo-pee, ’93, ’ 93 - Colors:—Blue and White. HE class of Ninety-three has passed the half-way stake and is now nearing the home¬ stretch. In a few days the chrysalis will open and that charming butterfly, the Senior, will emerge to regions of bliss and laziness. But hopes may be deceived. Some rascal had the audacity to tell us, twelve months ago, that the second half of the Junior year was the hardest in our course. We have since come to the conclusion that this was one of those little stories they repeat to encourage children. Then we had no idea of the tireless persistence with which Calc would dog us for si.x and even eight nights per week, of the terrible strain our guessing abilities would undergo before mineralogy, so-called, was completed. But now we have learned much. We have heard how chrome iron is used for safes, to prevent one from “permeating” them with a drill; how steam is exhausted after working, thereby resembling a good per cent, of our class; how cheese is sliced up for inte¬ gration and each minute part walks off by itself; and, finally, how to pass a plane through an ordinary restaurant doughnut, technically called a forus. We can write the equation for any kind of a curve from a hangman’s noose to a no-license ( 5 ) 33 stopple-puller, know the “shut-off” from the fatigue valve in an engine, and, in German, can read about as fluently as we did a year ago. The free drawing division toiled diligently four hours a week on artistic blue-prints and $1000 oil paintings, only to find in January that no mark was given in that “study.” Wasted opportunities!! Division C has shown itself to be the smartest set of men that have attended the Institute for over three hundred years. As a general thing they do not need to attend calculus more than one day a week, and can translate German without opening the book. Some of them have to wear hoops to keep the brains from splitting open their heads. Division B men, also, sometimes require hoops on their heads, but usually for another reason. Division B is just average. Neither bright nor stupid. Division A still maintains the reputation Ex-Prof. Eaton gave it of being the “laziest division in school.” If three men, one from each division, wished to get past a rectangular field, C would go round just for exercise, B would go across, sign or no sign, and the A man would—ask one of the others to carry him. “This is somewhat of a homely illustration, but it serves its purpose.” Last January we celebrated the day to which for a year and a half we had been looking for¬ ward. It was the event of our course and was a Half-way Supper, the like of which Techdom never saw before. It was a time when we paid up old scores with the Faculty to- our heart’s content. This red-letter day was marked by a deed of charity of which we may well be proud. Unlike Dives, we remembered the poor at our door and, out of the largeness of our hearts, we donated to the Junior class several gallons of ice-cream. Nevertheless we had all we wished ourselves. It was currently reported that the Juniors, who came to help in the orgies, received such a cool reception that they froze onto the cream, standing in the rear of the hall, and hence had to take it away with them, but this is incorrect, for it was a pure act of kindness on our part. ♦ From the preceding paragraph, it appears quite evident that our reporter is not well versed in Socialist history. 34 As a class, we have tried to be unusually decorous in our behavior; never, up to January, had a member suspended, and refrained from making a disturbance Half-way Night. As a reward for our virtue, the honorable and all-wise Faculty expelled one of our number for disorder in chapel. In athletics we lost our chance to tie the Juniors for first, by a sad mistake on our part. The show business is what seems to be our specialty. We conceived and largely brought to com¬ pletion, the famous Tech show, which caused the people of Worcester to roar with laughter, and the respectable citizens of a neighboring town to weep with remorse. We have given up expecting to graduate in ’93, for we intend to have a class-book, which, of course, means that our diplomas will be retained by the trustees as souvenirs. We have lived to see compulsory attendance at chapel abolished; laboratory fees done away with; the west end of the shop repaired; the new catalogue out; the Alden engine running, and now we are only waiting for one or two healthy changes to be made in the Faculty, and the shop barn to be painted; then will we lie down and close our eyes in peace. Ah! if these two changes would only occur before our race is run, then would we look back on our course with pleasure. But we are merely guests in this volume and must bring our call to a close, although this is as nothing to what we might say of Ninety-Three. 35 JI LuLcCtc OFFICERS. Nathan Heard, .President William N. Stark, .Vice-President Edward W. VaILL, Jr., .Secretary William H. Larkin, Jr., .Treasu rer CHEMISTRY. Roswell J. Clapp Artliur D. Butterfield Clarence B. Blanchard Harry W. Bowen Josiah W. Buzzell Herbert G. Clark Richard C. Cleveland John P. Coghlin Arthur C. Comins Howard A. Coombs Henrique B. Da Cruz Calvin H. Andrews D. Harwood Hodgkins Erastus Hopkins Charles D. Howard William H. Parker CIVIL ENGINEERING. Charles W. D. Dyer Robert B. Farwell Alfred D. Flinn Irving M. Stoddard MECHANICAL ENGINEERING. Walter J. Denny Joseph A. Derby Austin R. Dodge Edward A. Gage Charles E. Goodrich Moses F. Goodrich Fred H. Greenwood Richard H. Hammond Aldus C. Higgins William C. Howe Everett E. Kent Gumpei Kuwada William H. Larkin Alfred Mackay Ernest W. Marshall Frederick H. Metcalf Arthur F. Newton Robert S. Parks Norman M. Pauli Thomas S. Perkins Henry L. Phillips Frederick M. Ramsde ll Louis W. Rawson Nathan Rice PHYSICAL AND POLITICAL SCIENCE. Pelham W. Lincoln Nathan Heard Charles O. Rogers Harry Sinclair Robert M. Starbuck William N. Stark Frank H. Stone Leslie P. Strong William D. Thompson Edward W. Vaill, Jr. E. Stearns Wood Charles Baker, Jr. Arthur R. Bingham Frederick Bucklin David 1. Wright 36 Ki—Yi—Yu, Zip—Rah—Zu P. I., P. I., ’92. Colors :—Crimson and Black. . f . UCH material may be contained in this book relative to the class of Ninety-two, yet we feel sure that this class should present one last little letter to the public, right in line with the younger luminaries of the Tech. She has ever been ready to enter into any good work which has presented itself and the fact she has ever held bravely to her oar has been too evident for demonstration. Champions in base-ball, champions in foot-ball, and the happy possessor of our champion tennis player, she has taken a stand in Athletics which has been equaled by few and e.xcelled by none. As regards enthusiasm, originality in times and manner of her celebrations and in downright love for the Faculty, she has been no less distinguished than for her prohibitory principles and general piety. It must be stated, however, that the class has always been adorned with no less than four reckless scions of the 37 Smith family. These descendants of the “first Artisan’’ have no doubt been possessed of the best intentions, but, born of a proud and fiery race, they have often indulged in freaks and follies which the more sober minded sentiment of the class would have utterly discountenanced had they known such bold ' deeds were being attributed to the class of Ninety-two. At one time it was even suspected that, aided and abetted by more powerful members of their house, they had plans for the overthrow of both Faculty and students with the intention of running the great Institute for themselves on the principle of a “primitive community.’’ But time has proved their loyalty and the falsity of these suppositions. Distributed, one under the fostering care of four gentle chemists, one with the United Society of Civil Engineers, and two with the faithful and hard-working mechanics, they have become “wise as serpents and harmless as doves.’’ Had there ever been a shadow of a doubt as to the highly cultured taste and literary procliv¬ ities of the class, the founding of the “Historical Society’’ in the Middle year, would have caused such doubt to vanish like mist before the sun. This institution has been so popular and successful as to be already recognized to fill a place at the Tech which could have been provided for in nO ' other way. To the enterprise of other Ninety-two men is also due the establishment of the “Salis¬ bury Sanitary Engineering Society,’’ which has received more favorable comment from the local press than any other similar organization at the Institute. Since the ever memorable “Half-way’’ celebration, the career of the class has been enlivened by celebrations of all kinds and descriptions. At the obsequies of Miss Pol Econ, conducted by the class of Ninety-one, the costumes worn by Ninety-two were the most unique to be seen in the whole grandly decorated company, and fairly caused the fashionable world of Worcester to throw up its hands. During the Senior year, the class may be said to have inaugurated a higher and more dig- 38 nified method for general amusement than had ever been employed at the Tech, namely:—“The Socialists of ’92.’’ The description of their exploits already given, fully demonstrates the strong points and good times of the society. To tell the many famous deeds of the class or to describe all her worthy members, would be quite impossible, but it is needless to add that they have proved themselves hustlers and have “ made the world better for their having lived in it.’’ 39 FREDERICK W. Collier, President LOUIS C. Smith, . Vice-President George h. day, .... . Secretary EDWARD L. Smith, . Treasurer CHEMISTRY. William F. Burleigh Albert E. Culley Frank W. Cheney Fred A. Morse Edward L. Smith George D. Ball Roscoe N. Clark Maurice W. Grimes Clarence E. Alderman John F. Bartlett Howard W. Bracken Theodore E. Brayton Frederick W. Collier Vernon G. Converse George W. Day CIVIL Frederick E. Hammond Frank B. Knight Michael J. Lyden ENGINEERING. Eugene L. Mundin Arthur H. Smith MECHANICAL ENGINEERING. Fred W. Eastman Elmer H. Fish George F. Freed Ervin W. Howard George H. Miller Alston B. Moulton Charles A. Needham Robert H. Thompson Joe H. Wallace William Nelson Harrison N. Paige Arthur A. Pelton Clayton O. Smith Louis C. Smith Hugh M. Southgate Curtis A. Tucker 40 IN MEMORIAM HARRY D. YATES DIED DECEMBER 28, 1891. 41 OHioe . Apprentice Year. ■Elmer H. Fish, .President. Curtis a. Tucker, . Vice-President. Michael J. LYDEN,.Secretary. HARRY D. Yates, . Treasurer. First Half Junior Year. Curtis a. Tucker,. JOE H. WALLACE,. HARRY D. YATES, . ROBERT H. THOMPSON,. President. Vice-President. Secretary. Treasurer. Second Half Junior Year. Fred a. Morse .President. FREDERICK W. Collins, . Vice-President. Robert S. Parks, . Secretary. WILLIAM F. BURLEIGH,. Treasurer. 42 First Half Middle Year. CHARLES A. Needham, .President. William F. BulEIGH, . Vice-President. LOUIS C. Smith, ., Secretary. HARRY D. YATES,. Treasurer., Second Half Middle Year. JOE H. WALLACE, .President. HOWARD W. BRACKEN,. Vice-President. Geo. F. Freed, .Secretary. Geo. H. Day, . Treasurer. First Half Senior Year. Hugh M. Southgate, .President. George F. Freed, . Vice-President. FREDERICK E. Hammond, .Secretary. Edward L. smith, Treasurer. Second Half Senior Year. FREDERICK W. Collier, .President. LOUIS C. Smith, . Vice-President. George H. Day, .Secretary. Edward L. Smith, Treasurer. 43 Valedictory, ........ MICHAEL Class Oration, ....... MICHAEL Tree Oration, . . . . . ' . . . FRANK 1 Class History, ....... GEORGE Class Poeni, ........ JOE H. Class Ode, ......... JOE H. J. Lyden J. Lyden L Knight F. Freed Wallace Wallace 44 George F. Freed. WE meet for our closing exercises at this Institute, it seems very desirable that we should make a short review of our course in order to bring before our minds again, some of the events which have taken place during the three years we have been together. We have been through many trials and have had to do many things, the reasons for which we could not at the time see, but as we look back, we can more fully comprehend the meaning of most of them. At 1.30 P. M., January 25, 1889, there was assembled in what is known as the “old Chemistry lecture room,” a company of about seventy young men. Each face wore a look of uncertainty and all conversed in subdued tones and whispers. What was that crowd } Why, they were candidates for admission to the class of ’92 and, having just gone through the trying ordeals of entrance ■examinations, they were now gathered together to hear the results which would make many happy and some sorrowful. Soon there appeared on the scene a man carrying a roll of paper, whom we soon learned was the “ Doctor.” After some good advice to those who should not be among the fortunate ones, he read a list of the names of forty poor, trembling souls who were to be admitted to the membership of the W. P. 1 . Eight of this, number were to enter in the fall, while the rest were requested to meet in the wood-room the next Monday morning, and to be provided with 45 As soon as possible messages- “two pairs of blue-drilling overalls, waists, knife, two-foot rule, etc.” were sent to homes far away announcing glad tidings of success. We were all on time Monday morning and formally introduced to “Prep-dom,” ruled over by Mr. Badger assisted by “Joe.” There we were destined to stay until the latter part of June, so we set to work and soon began to consider ourselves fairly efficient carpenters, although we were now and then informed something about a “sixty-fourth scant.” There was organized the society which has been very prominent throughout our course, viz: “The United Order of Sons of Rest.” This organization was for the social improvement of its members and the only drawback was the- frequent interruption of its meetings. Debates between Joe and Andy, now and then a delightfuf musical, served to enliven our spirits and keep us in good humor. Our first appearance on the base-ball field that spring, was crowned with victory ; ’91 were our victims to the score of thirty to twenty-nine. When the weather was suitable, we were- allowed to do out-door sketching, and such subjects as “boats in Elm Park,” settees and, now and then a tree, fell victims to our industrious ( . ) pencils, all this time affording fine chances to play base-ball. After the examinations the Lake received a fair share of our patronage, so that we were just beginning to enjoy life here when the time came to leave for the summer. When we returned in the fall five of our former number were missing, but our ranks were swelled to forty-nine by those who were to take Chemistry or Civil Engineering, and also by those- who were to enter the Mechanical course and had had “at least one year of actual work in wood or iron in some approved shop.” Now the work began in earnest. Much time was spent in trying to solve Algebra problems, and midnight oil was burned freely when some important geometrical demonstration was to be had the ne.xt day. Chemistry and Physics claimed much of our time and 46 the proportions we could form, in estimating the amount of acid needed in making combinations, were astonishing. We also commenced the study of German under Mr. Haynes, and gradually im¬ proved so that we were able to read short fairy tales, recite pretty German verses and learned the value of interlinear editions of a few German publications. The Mechanics now began practice in the machine-shop, while the Civils and Chemists waited until the second term before their departments called for special work. Everything went on smoothly and we soon ran against January, 1890, which was the month for holding the semi-annual examinations. We had heard of these things but had never had the pleasure of meeting them face to face. There they were directly in front of us, and we had to meet them the best way we could. We won a glorious victory, not a man falling in the battle. During the following term Trigonometry, Analytical and Mechanical Drawing were added to the programme, and permission to do out-door sketching was again granted. But this was “the” term Tor ’92 in base-balk. The class of ’90 had. held the championship for two years, and every member of its team had the utmost confidence in their ability to hold it that spring, also. It was one afternoon in May that ’90 and ’92 crossed bats on Bliss’s field. Friends of both classes were present, and as this was the decisive game of the class series a close one was expected. It was very close until the latter part when our “mascotte” put in its appearance, completely rattling the opposing players so that they gradually grew fainter and fewer, and ’92 was the winner by a score of eleven to six. Although not very numerously represented in the spring field sports we were able to carry off the records in the running high and the standing high jumps, both made by Fish. At the semi-annuals in June a few of our number succumbed to the inevitable. After making up the usual summer practice we bade adieu to the Junior class-rooms forever. 47 When we assembled in the following September our roll-call recorded only forty-one men prese nt, showing a loss of sixteen per cent, during the year previous. New studies were now taken up and soon our minds were full of equations for ellipses, witches and spirals, while warped surfaces, isometric projections, and many other subjects of like nature served to keep us in a turmoil most of the time. Our imagination was brightened by Descript and some of Schiller’s books were read with the fond desire on the part of the instructors that we would learn to “think” in German, and so be better able to grasp the true meaning of the passages. Yes, we did learn to “think” in German, hut it did bother us very much to translate our thoughts into English. Our German being mostly historical matter, topics were assigned to different men and reports made on them in order to make the meaning more clearly comprehensible and to keep us more closely bound to the text. This led to the thought on the part of one man, why not form an organization for the purpose of giving more attention to some historical subject ? It was looked upon favorably by many and the organization was perfected under the name of the Historical Society, which to-day is one of the most prominent clubs in the Institute. Since Sanitary Engineering was beginning to hold a very prominent position in the scientific world, the “ Salisbury Sanitary Engineering Club ” was organized among the Civils and Chemists in order to more fully investigate and hear reports on subjects pertaining to that line of work. It was during this term that the plan of four unannounced examinations before January and no semi-annuals went into effect, so that this apparition did not present itself until June. As time went on we began to prepare for “the social event of Tech life, “The Half-way Through Banquet.” It was on the night of January 21, 1891, that we assembled at the Bay State House, and after a short social gathering proceeded to do justice to the viands which had been provided for us by the proprietors. After two hours of such amusement—the cigars having been lighted and Bartlett’s cider 48 sampled—we toasted the Faculty, athletics, the ladies and many other subjects of special interest to us. Jokes, songs, music, and original dancing were enjoyed until the small hours of the morning, when we donned our overcoats and hats and started—homeward ? No, not yet; for there was more to be done. Our wood and tar-barrels had been carefully selected and guarded in a quiet wood-yard but were soon transferred to a neighboring field, and a little kerosene and a few matches were brought into use. Soon a lurid glow lighted up the sky and at the same time something very mysterious was taking place on top of the tower. After a spectre dance around the fire and calls on some of our friends we separated and went home to dream of fires and banquets. When the students returned in the morning they were surprised tO’ see ’92’s banner floating from the flag-staff on yonder tower. Many schemes were invented by other classes whereby to ease their jealous hearts and when, as the flag was lowered by its owners, an attempt was made by the other classes to gain possession of it, a pitched battle ensued on the top floor of the tower. For fully fifteen minutes, over fragments of the battered door, the conflict raged, and finally the eight men of ’92 succeeded in regaining the banner from the twenty men who were longing to own it. During the scrimmage a piece had been cut out of the flag by one of the assailants, and later was distributed among members of ’93. At an impromptu class meeting held at our drawing boards, we pledged ourselves to recover the pieces of our banner at any cost, consequently when the two classes met a short time after in the hall below, the hot southern blood of one of our men boiled at sight of one of the pieces, and another engagement took place. Professors stood awe-struck at the unusal sight and, being unable to render any assistance, stole quietly to ' their rooms. After the battle had ceased and the field cleared of the dead and dying, then began talk of arbitration, so that by noon the next day the whole matter was quietly set aside, only to be thought of in a spirit of friendliness and good humor. (7) 49 During tliat spring term we unravelled “some” of the mysteries of Calculus, discussed “triple expansion boilers,” and engines with “wooden cylinders lined with sheet-iron.” Visits to the wire -mill by the whole class, and the success of Division B in being treated to soda-water, were all very ■wonderful. At the Athletic meeting we were successful in procuring the second place, while one of •our number was the recipient of the third prize in the cross country runs. Two of our class were in the Intercollegiate team at Springfield, and both did very creditable work, not going merely for the sake of having their expenses paid. Semi-annuals took place again in June, but by this time we had become accustomed to the method of procedure, and so did not have such a dread of them as formerly. In the fall we came together as Seniors, to the number of thirty-six, and soon began to realize that our life at the Tech was gradually drawing to a close and that we should shortly be thrown on the world to start our course anew. Mechanics and English were served hot five days in the week, with Thermo, and drawing as dessert, on one or two days. Our English con¬ sisted of Political Economy and such other outside work as it was thought best to give us. Political rallies were surprised to see us occupying the front seats, all busily employed taking notes upon the speeches, and even sermons did not escape our mania ( ? ) at that time for reporting. “ But it was English, you know.” Some of the class were accused of being too sleepy in lec¬ tures, but it was found to be an optical illusion of the accuser. We were very successful in foot-ball, not one team scoring against us, so we carried off the honors and championship of ’91 in that sport. It was during the Thanksgiving recess that a few of our class with one or two of the other classes went to Boston and organized the first Greek letter society in the history of the Institute, viz: the Pi lota branch of the Phi Gamma Delta. 50 The time between Thanksgiving and Christmas is noted for two events. The first was the raising of whiskers by two members of the class, though after a successful run of a few weeks, the whiskers were “razed” because of lack of encouragement from the rest of the class. The second was the organization of the Socialists of ’92. The purpose of this body is to promote more sociability among the members of _ the class. Many were. the good times they had, all of which are related in the book they have just published. Christmas -vacation ‘was -spent by most of the Mechanics in making up practice, preparatory to taking e.xtra work in electricity during the last half year. On Dec. 27 we were all greatly surprised to hear of the sudden death of Harry D. Yates, at his home in Portsmouth, N. H. He left our class a year before, on account of sickness, and was to come back into ’93. He was loved and respected by every one, and we could not but feel keenly the loss of one so friendly and kind. At the beginning of the last term Mechanics was applied, and Political Economy gave place to Fiske’s Civil Government. Theses and their drawing subjects having been selected, work was begun on them with fond expectations of an easy time later on in the year. Mechanics and English every day, and Geology twice a week, with some laboratory work, constituted the pro¬ gramme for most of this term. A short time before the spring recess it was suggested that a Society of Mechanical Engineer¬ ing be formed for the benefit of the undergraduates. A meeting of the two higher classes and as many of the resident Alumni as were interested, was called, a constitution drawn up and adopted, and officers chosen. At its meetings, papers on Mechanical subjects are read by members of the Alumni and discussed. Thus undergraduates are given a chance to find out many points of practical interest and value. 51 It was on the morning of May 3d that the whole Institute and city were called to mourn on account of the sudden death of Dr. Edward Payson Smith, which occurred at midnight of May 2d, after only about three hours of serious illness. Rarely is a man found with such strength of character and firmness in his purpose to do what he thought was right. He was always ready and willing to help a student in any difficulty, encourage him when downcast and give advice which, if heeded, was sure to be of great value to the recipient. The Institute has lost one of its best instructors, and one who always had its best interests at heart since his coming here twenty years ago. During the three years of class history we have just reviewed, the Institute has witnessed an unusual growth in all of its departments. There has been an increase of about 40 per cent, in the number of students and instructors. The Salisbury Laboratories have been receiving much apparatus, so that they now stand inferior to none in the country for general and special work. A new course in Physical and Political Science has been added, with the special idea of preparing men for business or teaching, if they do not wish to confine themselves to a Civil or Mechanical Engineer¬ ing course. An undergraduate course in Electrical Engineering is to go into effect ne.xt fall. The plan is to have electrical e.xperiments and lectures ten hours per week, in the place of shop practice. Much is to be expected in the future, and preparations are being made whereby to meet the increasing needs of the Institute. A four years’ course is proposed, which will give more time for thoroughness and extra laboratory work. Plans have been drawn and accepted by the trustees for a new machine shop, which must soon come, in order to ease the crowded condition of the present structure. Athletics have also received much encouragement, and now more interest is shown in 52 them than ever before; thereby class feeling is quickened and loyalty to the Institute, as a whole, is promoted. To Faculty and instructors we wish to extend our many thanks for bearing with us so patiently. We also feel greatly indebted to many kind people of this city who have assisted, sometimes unconsciously perhaps, in making our life in Worcester much pleasanter by the cordial welcomes given to us and many kindnesses we have received from their hands. Now, as we assemble to participate in these simple exercises, which are the last we shall hold at the Institute, we cannot help feeling sorrowful, to a certain degree, that we are to separate, perhaps never to meet again, but, with the sorrow, comes bright hopes of life to come, for it is our desire that we may all do honor to our Alma Mater, our friends and our Nation. Geo. F. Freed. 53 Wolds bv JOE 11. WALLACE. Music bv KICllAllD II. TIIOJIPSOX. V — - -F- -- --: _ -I—- m - m- —I- - 0 - -m • - -«� -r - - 0 - - 0 - -0 - 0 - 1. Fare - well, classmates, may -we al - ways Cher - ish mem 2. As we en - ter life’s great bat - tie God has -work 3. Let 4. Let ries for 0 - 0 — •V ev - er each to _ • PfW • 1 _ 0 • r—r =F= ns pledge e - ter - nal friendsliip And with clan - nish spir - it her mem - ’ries. Of her vict - ’ries. sor - I’ows, and ev - er Be up - right. be brave, be 0 0 0 0 0 0 ■ [ —1- L 1- —1—F — i 1 — 0 0 - ' Si ai V dear, do ; stand, jfjys; true. O ' iXituyn. LA.W. Michael J. Lyden. The study of any science reveals, most conclusively, the existence of certain well-defined laws. In no other field is this fact more apparent than in the natural world. Here nothing is left to chance, nothing is forced, nothing is abrupt. Upon the face of Nature is written a law, and in her perfection is .shown the fulfillment of that law. In the most delicate coloring of the fairest tlower that ever bloomed, in the strong, stern beauty of the mightiest oak that ever tlourished, are evidences of an all-pervading law. Yonder stands our class-tree; about its roots the mother-earth has been tenderly deposited; through its fibres the life-current courses; it rears its slender arch as if to drink in the warm sunshine and the pure .air. Its tiny twigs, the tracery of its half-formed leaves, illustrate the workings of a law universal in its application. Man, in addition to acknowledging the dictates of these laws of nature, must accede to the obligations imposed upon him by society. These obligations, without which no society could live, constitute the Law. From its very origin, law must be the expression of public opinion. It cannot be peculiar to a single state or nation, but is the same everywhere. If different circumstances surround us, circumstances with which jio other people may be encompassed, the law will expand to embrace these altered conditions. Yet 55 because of this, the law here will not differ from the law elsewhere. The branches, yes, even the trunk may deviate, but the germ, the essence, is the same. Law is a living force. All mankind is pervaded with its subtle influence. Its silent reign is manifested in the order maintained, in the confidence with which we transact our ordinary business, in the assurance we have of our own personal security. The early Roman writers compared law to a broad, river. , Over its surface the winds would sweep and the storms rage. A thousand ripples would be formed. But beneath, all is quiet; unimpeded, undisturbed by the elements, the river flows on, on to the ocean. The abuses which law suffered in the Middle Ages, during the rise of the nobles, contributed much to the disfavor in which it has since been held. When none could expect justice unless backed by ready hands and willing swords, law reached its lowest point and lived only in the volumes of the antiquarian. But law has recovered its influence until now, supported by just men and directed by wise minds, it more truly represents the sentiments of the commons. In its own dominion there is no fear but law will be obeyed. Its province is the prevention of crime. But too often does law seek to enlarge its sphere; too often have we seen it assume liberties to which it had no right, and the result was failure. With law proceeding in its proper channel, the benefits flowing from it are obvious. Peace and happiness are spread throughout the land, evidences of prosperity are upon every side, the works of genius and talent are everywhere displayed, the liberties of freemen are unviolated. How different when individuals over-ride the law and render null its commands! Kings aspire to absolute sovereignty and, for the moment, are blind to the laws they are pledged to uphold. In the citizen, this contempt of law is called crime; in the sovereign, tyranny or the assumption of arbitrary powers. . It was reserved for Burke, by denying the right of arbitrary power, first to strike the chord which was to set the hearts of all Europe vibrating. In Westminster Abbey he uttered these words, during his brilliant impeachment of Warren Hastings: “He 56 have arbitrary power ? My lords, the king has no arbitrary power to give him; your lordships have not, nor the Commons; nor the whole legislature. We have no arbitrary power to give because arbitrary power is a thing which neither any man can hold nor any man can give. No man can lawfully govern himself acc ording to his own will; much less can one person be governed by the will of another. Law and arbitrary power are in eternal enmity.” Upon the complete recognition of that last phrase depends the safety of any nation. When arbitrary power usurps the law in any country, that country’s future may be easily foreseen. It will be filled with wars and bloodshed. The liberties of the people will offer no bar to those who have denied the principles from which those liberties have sprung. The very soil will be drained of its resources to maintain the enemies of law. Where, in the whole history of the world, can be found a more complete example of this, than France. From the earliest times, the French people were oppressed by heavy taxes, were denied the remedy of law, were refused the privilege of representation. They were ground down more and more, until finally human patience could endure this oppression no longer; then came the shock that unsettled all Europe, and the effects of which are apparent to this day. “I am the State,” was the boastful utterance of Louis XIV. Echoed more feebly by his successor, it was forever silenced in the shout of the mob that surged towards the Bastile. Disasters followed in quick succession until, in 1793, the storm bursts and the blood of “St. Louis” expiates the crimes of centuries. Political parties strive for the mastery, and the end is anarchy. Thousands meet death on the guillotine. France, convulsed by factional warfare, her borders surrounded by hostile armies, yielded with scarcely a struggle to a Corsican general. The history made by Napoleon, during his reign as emperor, is familiar to all. We have learned of his conquests. We know how he tried to maintain his power ( 8 ) 57 in France by an elaborate system of police surveillance. It is yet a question, whether or not, Bonaparte reached after arbitrary power. In considering this, account must be taken of the military spirit that filled the man. He loved order and hated anarchy. He despised the men who could not control the mobs that filled Paris. Probably he saw that in the existing state of things it was impossible to form a democracy. This, iliowever, is no excuse for the grave mistakes into which his love of glory led him. His conquests, though glorious, will not endure as his greatest works. Perhaps, when the memory of those conquests is dimmed, we may think of Bonaparte, not as the conqueror of Europe, but as the one who bequeathed to France the code Napoleon. With the assistance of learned jurists he arranged the laws of France and, through them, made it possible to lay the foundations of a republic. By this great work, Napoleon finished what was begun by the revolution. Indeed, the liberties won by the revolution received their grand embodiment in these laws. Bonaparte, ' himself, often asserted that the code to which he gave his name, would be handed down to posterity as a living law. Our country has not been subject to those political upheavals that have so often devastated France. We have grounded in us a deep respect for law and the fundamental principles of our constitution. In no other country of the world does the people, of their own accord, yield more powers to courts of justice, than here. Not even England allows her courts to oppose an act of Parliament, on the plea that the act is unconstitutional. We, on the other hand, care more for our constitution than for those statutes the courts declare invalid. The liberty, which cost so much, has served to strengthen the devotion we cherish towards law. The result is that the United States stands pre¬ eminent among nations for her constant exertions in behalf of law and order. “Let us have peace’’ 58 was the last utterance of her great general. The spirit that impelled those words may serve to animate us until law is supreme, till battles and sieges are but remembrances, “Till the war-drum throbb’d no longer. And the battle flags were furled In the Parliament of Man, The Federation of the World. “ There the common sense of most. Shall hold a fretted realm in awe. And the kindly earth shall slumber Lapp’d in Universal Law.” 59 THE DAWN OE INDUSTRIALISM IN EUROPE. Frank B. Knight. The rise and fall of nation after nation has given attestation to the fact that each civiliza¬ tion has, in turn, been the possessor of an ever deepening current of human purpose, which has borne on its bosom the best of each decaying age, and carried it on into the newer and better devel¬ opment of the next. History forms but the record of an age of contest military. Life has throbbed with the conflicting clamors of nations and races. The martial hero has been the worshipped of all ages and peoples. Egypt, Sparta, Rome, have each held undisputed sway, victors of their times, because of the militant organization of their societies. Encircled in the tremulous mysticism of the heroic, the knight of mediaeval life wins our admiration and praise. In more recent times, war for liberty alone has been able to win the approval of our civilization, and yet we look with unfeigned hero-worship upon the Napoleonic triumphs of Nineteenth century arms. But a clearer insight reveals the signs of a new age that shall be unconformable with the past. The age of militancy is tottering on the brink of dissolution ; the age of Industrialism is shedding its increasing light over the resplendent, yet waning, glories of the militant organizations that glitter so brightly in the continental society of to-day. Never has military organization reached the perfec- 6o tion that marks the full-tide glory of imperial Germany,—yet, in this spectacle of its power, we must recognize the germs of final decay. Not better can we appreciate the sure survival of industrial¬ ism, than by the study of the militancy of Europe. Tenacious of the balance of power, each nation stands prepared, at a moment’s notice, to encircle itself with a wall of fire. Germany, Italy, France, Austria, Russia, all are under the working tension of expectant watchfulness,—each a vast army in itself. Much may be said of each of the great powers, but it is to the condition of imperial Germany that 1 would especially invite your attention, for the United Germans form the best type of a militant society. The German army, welded into the most magnificent organization of human forces upon which the world has ever looked, under the leadership of men like the late Von Moltke and the present Kaiser, is the idol and tire governing influence of the Germanic race. Nursed in the cradle of necessity it has grown to deserve the recent characterization of an English journal, “ The sternest man-slaying system since the days of Sparta.” It embraces all the able bodied men under fifty-five, except certain exempted classes. Germany has an active war strength of at least two and a quarter millions, not to mention seven hundred thousand trained men of the Second Reserves, the Landstrum, and about three hundred thousand on the Railway Staff, which is largely composed of old soldiers. The best years of early manhood are spent in the army; the training of the home, the school and the workshop are subordinated to that of arms. Germany has proclaimed that her gentleman is he who wears the insignia of the Emperor, and the talented, the ambitious flock to the standards of the Fatherland with a loyalty born of the inspiration of duty. Ability and obedience, not heroism and independence in action, have been required of the German officer, and, as a consequence, comes the magnificent discipline of the army. As an evidence of the drill, may be cited the special 6i railroad which is maintained in continual operation for the practice of army tactics. Running from Berlin to Kummersdorf, a distance of thirty miles, it is maintained in the most thorough manner for the sole purpose of military drill. This is but one branch of the varied discipline that enters into the ' training of the Prussian soldier. As an indication of the thorough preparation for war may be added that but a touch on a telegraphic key would throw every railroad in the land into army control and operation. But it is not the German army itself that demands our attention; it is the social and industrial conditions that it entails, that interest us in the study of economic influences. European society hangs- upon the delusion that its safety lies in armies—in reality its greatest peril. The soldier’s calling has become the bond of national unity, and its maintenance the burden which is crushing the life blood out of the nations of the old world. Its military systems are the common woe and curse of Europe. The military appropriations form the largest item of the yearly budget in times of peace. The German army rests upon the school. These are inseparably riveted together; the train¬ ing of childhood is a fit beginning for the service of maturity. Not less than the Spartan, is the Teuton born that he may serve the state. The individual is everywhere subordinated to the mass. Self-prompted action yields to a compulsory co-operation that leaves little chance for the personal initiative, that is the mainspring of American progress. A system of military status prevents the rise of the lower classes, and a fixedness is given to men and institutions that hinders the change in position, employment and even residence, which we consider so essential to industrial efficiency. The Greek theory of society, that the citizen belongs to neither himself nor his family, but to the state, has met the acceptance of German militancy. And the state is the emperor, as we have been recently told in the Kaiser’s speech at the Brandenburg Diet. 62 It is hardly too much to say that the industrial classes of Germany constitute simply a per¬ manent commissariat department for the army. The army consumes over twenty-six per cent, of the income of the state in time of peace. The tax upon talent and invention, to supply the munitions of war, can never be estimated. The most talented men are taken from the fields of industry to the councils of arms. The loss of labor power is apalling. Hundreds of thousands of men are not only supported by the efforts of others, but their own power is entirely given to unproductive effbrt. And it does not end here. The progress of industry is interrupted by the tem¬ porary absence of its workers in their terms of delegated service. The young man is taken away at the time most valuable to him for attaining a knowledge of a trade or profession and, when he returns, he does so crippled for life, and all too often doomed to an unprogressive career, ambitionless and unadvancing. Industry suffers still more by the production of non-beneficial articles, and the increase •of fixed capital. Increased taxes and an ever swelling public debt give premonitory rumblings of an impend¬ ing earthquake of financial disaster and national bankruptcy. Statesmen are at their wits’ end to secure a revenue without aggravating the people. Germany has found it expedient to vote war appro¬ priations for terms of seven years, a measure indicative of her desire to take the disagreeable problem out of yearly debates. Portugal is bankrupt; Italy is now contending with most serious hindrances to her progress. There is danger that other nations will be in similar distress, or else plunged in war, for, coupled with expense, “a standing army incites as much warfare as it fore- fends.” The militant rule that is exerted over civil and industrial affairs, has given rise to German Socialism which threatens industry and the empire alike. A still more troublesome evil has the bal- .ance of power generated—a spirit of international jealousy, instead of true commercial rivalry. 63 Bismark has said, “the German lives by quarrelling with his countrymen”—a natural result of militancy—but not less is it true that European industry has and is suffering from an international spint uakin to that of mneTcanlilists, laisser faire, et Idisser passer,” ' :3. the legitimate outcome of an armed peace. Greatly has industry suffered from the enforcement of the principle of inheritance in posi¬ tion and employment, instead of the principle of efficiency, the true rule of industrialism. It has not yet been learned that industry is a growth, and not an artificiality; a creature of contract, and not of class distinctions. Coercion and industrial progress are not synonyms. It is here that Edward Bellamy has made the transparent error of applying militant organization to the world’s industry. In so far as Germany seeks to maintain a similar position, must her system fall. State railroads, and the German idea of state insurance and similar measures seeking to give state aid to the working classes, only serve to foster an unhealthy growth industrial. That the Teutonic tendency is to extend the spirit of military rule into civil, industrial, and even religious affairs, cannot be denied. The military leader becomes the civil head, and the retired soldier becomes the holder of a governmental office. Rome under Augustus had reached a high point in her militant career when even the profession of law was made a government department. Not less contrary to true progress have been the recent plans of German leaders. From an industrial society must be eliminated all despotic control. Authority is-to be permitted to say, simply, “Thou shalt not.” The long and bitter history of English parish and labor laws bears record of the convulsions through which that nation passed in its change from militancy to industrialism—a change far from complete as yet. Through much the same struggle must the Fatherland pass. But where are the signs of the dawning light which our subject suggests } We have lingered 64 so long in contemplation of the surface of German social conditions that we have not seen its deeper forces. The German people, so long held in subservience to an iron rule through their unexampled loyalty to duty, are growing restive; a change must ensue; whether it will be through anarchy or a peaceful transformation no man dares predict. Emigration is daily showing the desire of the people for an unrestricted industry. Socialism, dangerous as it is, points to something better for Europe, even though the constructionalist of the future has not yet taken rank with the destructionist of the present. Not that we are to believe that Germany is an industrial wreck—far from that—the triumph of her industrial energy over its manifold obstacles indicates the high plane upon which her reborn forces will act when once they are liberated from an unnatural control. We have had every age but the age of labor. That the age of labor is dawning in continentaf life is not so clearly perceived as that militancy has attained a height at which longer maintenance must end in bankruptcy and war. Germany pleads her geographical position as reason for her armament. She cannot disarm until the other powers agree. Less than one-tenth of their standing armies are required for internal peace. A few years ago a proposal for a mutual disarmament was made, but as yet no state has dared support so radical a policy. Arbitration is a matter of slow growth, and fierce hate animates the government of more than one continental state. It seems to require a long sight down the vistas of the future to the time when men shall say: “War fails, try peace; put up the useless sword! And peace unweaponed conquers every wrong.” Yes! War will yet claim the nations for its minions; but only in an irregular ascent, now up, then down, is the peace-inspiring eminence of the snow-capped mountain reached. Only through failure is human success achieved. In the recent words of our great English bard: ( 9 ) 65 “ Forward, then, but still remember how the course of time will swerve. Crook and turn upon itself in many a backward-streaming curve.” Many a backward-streaming curve will social progress take before it shall reach the full noon toward which the rosy fingers of the dawn are pointing. But let not Europe be disheartened; —She shall look on brighter days, and gain The meed of worthier deeds; the moment set To rescue and raise up draws near—but is not yet. But of what concern is all this to us, who are leaving the doors of an American engineering school to enter upon a life-work, probably largely to be lived in America ? Vastly more are we to influence the course of continental events than we realize. The eyes of Europe are upon America and her industrial progress. If a peaceful solution is to be found for the vexed problems of the old world, it will be largely influenced by the course of American industry. We are demonstrating that the progress of industry is coeval with the rise of representative government, representative in principle, not necessarily patterned after our own in detail. Yet, though our progress is noted so closely, not less closely is observed our treatment of industrial disturbances. And it is here that we must prove that we are an example of a complete industrialism ; it is here that, as educated men, we must measure our responsibility not merely by the immediate necessity but by the realization that upon American progress industrial, hangs also the fate of other nations and other peoples. 66 Joe H. Wallace. Dear friends, our class is assembled to-day For a final farewell ere we hasten away; Scattered wide o’er the earth far apart we may be, For old earth has a work for such smart lads as we. ’Tis the custom, you know, for a poet to enthuse On the sad tears of parting, his school life to lose; But not being deft at enthusing 1 fear Consequences, if such were poured forth to you here. And then, if 1 fail to bring passions to sight, ’Rouse anger, cause sorrow, or put tears to flight. Forgive me, my friends, for 1 stand here to-day Ninety-two’s forlorn hope—and as such let me say. We are not here to mourn for our college life ' o’er. Though, insooth, since we entered old Boynton Hall’s door We have seen some good times, well acquainted become; A few suppers eaten to relieve the humdrum. We’ve attended a bon-fire or two, on the quiet, With Ninety-three’s help, had a newspaper riot; We’ve thrown drawing models, done other cute tricks. And at unexcused marks we have made potent kicks. We’ve—but stay! what’s the use of relating to you Our history when that’s Freed’s business to do. It is not what we’ve done you are anxious to know; What we are is what’s what—that is my row to hoe. As a class—now 1 think that with me you’ll agree— From our President down we’re a fine sight to see. In measure, as leaders, our place we’ll defend. For from Day unto Knight in a line we extend. Our men, or men proper, to properly speak. The bearded men, men whom the ladies all seek. Well deserve all their laurels, tho’ jealousy green At our vitals still gnaws—“ wei wir siud nicht darin.” 67 The favored are many; a few I’ll name o’er Who, by reason of beards, have entered fame’s door. First comes Miller of Maine—Barber’s Terror he’s called— Who labors incessant to keep his cheeks baid. Tucker, also, is known to the feminine sex By an elegant musch’—“ He is one of those Techs ! Needham and Bracken—the budding brunettes— And Fish, Morse and Howard raise whiskers like “vets.” Then we m ight name some others who’ve reached bearded might: [Knight, Lou Smith, Paige .and Thompson, Clark, Hammond and And at times there seems hope for both Converse and Freed, Though on these two our critics are seldom agreed. Their color’s against them, and coax as they will The growth remains quite imperceptible still. So we’ll leave off this subject, or ’haps you might think We aspired to provide Darwin’s long missing link. In contra-distinction to those I have named— Just to show we’ve all kinds, men for smooth faces famed— We’ve Burleigh and Culley, “me and Cul,” as we say. Three Smiths, Brayton, Pelton, yours truly and Day. Grimes, Collier and Bartlett, and many more, too. Are among those who coax, but no good does it do. Others yet, but too many to mention—in brief. The rest of the class are assuaging their grief. Our Mechanics are great on the triple compound; Our Civils build railroads—Elm Park they once found ; Our Chemists raise odors, smoke pipes to keep cool. Pitch pennies, win races, and teach Sunday School. To see Southgate play tennis is really a treat. At base-ball and foot-ball our teams can’t be beat. Cross-country running is pie for Ed. Smith ; And Fish at athletics shows excellent pith. For silver-tongued orators, Lyden, we know, ’Mongst the best in the land holds a place in the row. We’re running Greek letters and Socialists, too— For nothing, in fact, does without Ninety-two! Vernon Converse, as stroke, Hugh Southgate, 1 ween. And Miller and Needham, can often be seen— Our rowing crew—never once tasted disgrace. Though the fact is, they never have yet rowed a race. We’ve grinds and we’ve fakes, we’ve—but stop! when you need Work of any kind done at a lightning-like speed. Ju st call at headquarters, the place you’ve now learned; Satisfaction we promise, or money returned. 68 69 kiV- H ex PU I z Q I UJ H f— UJ LU g z -4 -J 0 a z H s CO Q X LU 0:: Uh CQ u 3 0 X U-’ :y; CO X D -J PU UJ 0 z s X H X (X ct; u X u ' w LL ex ■ PJ Q w I 0 3 X UJ 0 ct: u- g ►v -r � � ' O ' si •Vi 5: ' -T G . nJ K J •55 Our •V v 70 71 A. KISH STORY. GREAT many people imagine that, because Ninety-two has won so many team championships, she has had no time for athletics in general, but this is by no means the case. We of course were unfortunate in entering the school just behind ’gi’s fleet brace of sprinters, but now that they have left the Institute, all will be forgiven. On entering the school we were at once searched for promising material and much was found. Fish has always been our prize athlete, and has won over 20 prizes since entering the Institute, a record excelled by few men since the beginning of athletics at the Tech. On the first field-day,-after our entrance as Preps, Fish blossomed as an athlete by winning the 120 yards hurdle, the running high jump, and the standing broad jump, as well as second place in the pole vault. In the Intercollegiate sports which followed soon after, he was tied for second place in the running high jump with a record of 5 feet 4 inches, two inches better than the Institute record. This performance, for a Prep, was exceptionally good. Then came the fall sports, and again ’92 came to the front in good style, for Fish captured 7 ' first place in the standing high jump and second in the 120 yards hurdle race, running high jump and 2 mile run. Morse showed what he could do by taking three first prizes:—the standing broad jump, half-mile run, and mile run. Wallace won the running high jump, and Southgate took second place in the standing high jump. This gave ’92 second place in the school championship. On the following spring field day (1890) our stock took another boom, although all the prizes were taken by two men. Fish, as usual, did the bulk of the work, winning the running; high jump, pole vault, and the standing high jump, and second place in standing broad jump and high hurdles. Southgate took second in the standing high jump. This time Fish obtained the champion¬ ship of the Institute. On the following fall meet. Fish won the running high jump, hammer throwing and 2 mile run, beside taking second place in the pole vault. Morse took two second prizes, the half mile run and the hammer throwing contest. Southgate won the half mile run and took second place in the shot put, and E. L. Smith, who has since become a crack runner, took second in the standing broad jump. In the spring of ’91 our boys took a brace, and our little team of three stars carried off II prizes, 5 of them firsts. Fish led, as usual, winning the pole vault, running high jump, stand¬ ing high jump and standing broad jump. Morse won the hammer throw, and second place in the shot put and standing broad jump, while E. L. Smith started his running career by taking two second prizes—the mile run and 220 yards hurdle. Fish again competed on the- Institute team at the Inter¬ collegiate meet, and carried off second prize in the standing high jump. E. L. Smith ran in the 2 mile run and was unplaced, although he pluckily followed C. O. Wells, the Intercollegiate champion, for a mile and a half, only stopping when Wells himself was forced to. The fall of ’91 being devoted to foot-ball, no sports were held, and the report of the spring (10) 73 of ’92 will be found on another page. Besides these herein named events, Fish, Southgat e and E. L. Smith have done good work in the cross country runs, E. L. Smith having won third place in the season’s work for ’91, once running second to Dadmun in a field of 36 starters. The following is a summary of prizes won by our little athletic team since entering the Insti¬ tute, not including those won this year. Name. Firsts. Seconds. Fish, MORSE, . Southgate, E. L. Smith, Wallace, 14 4 o 9 4 3 3 o 20 74 THE INTERCOLLEGIATE TEAM. PRING field day opened up bright and clear. The Seniors longed for the banner, but knew their cause was almost hopeless since they were so greatly inferior, in point of numbers, to the other classes. Nevertheless they exerted themselves to the utmost and, with but six men, got three firsts, five seconds, and seven thirds. E. L. Smith proved himself the best two mile runner in the Institute by taking first place in that event. Fish, the old reliable, took care to secure his mortgage upon the standing high. Gulley surprised everyone by the ease with which he obtained first in the running broad jump, going over two feet beyond his nearest competitor. In the low hurdles, E. L. Smith unfortunately fell, when leading, just at the last hurdle. This destroyed his chances for first, but he succeeded in getting second in spite of his mishap. The following is the summary of prizes won : Name. Firsts. Seconds. Thirds. Name. Firsts. Seconds. Thirds. S.MITH, I I Southgate, I I Fish, I 2 2 Morse, 3 Gulley, I Freed, I The Seniors also got second in the tug-of-war. 75 Base Ball, so it seems, has been destined to be ’92 ' s best and first love, and the team, which at one time represented her on the diamond, was undoubtedly as good as ever represented a class in the history of the Institute. Although, unfortunately for the class and college both, a crack local battery which took the exams, with ’92, failed to pass, a team of first rate ball tossers grew up in our midst and, when at last, our mascot was dis¬ covered, the team became invincible and was never afterwards beaten. To begin with our Prep. days. On April 20, 1889, the first ’92 team donned its uniform and stepped into the arena. When the fight was over, its first game had been won and ’91 had been beaten to the tune of 30 to 29. On April 29 we were forced to give way to the erstwhile champions of the school, and our first taste of ’90 was 5 runs to their 15. Ninety did not lose a single game that season, and was an exceptionally strong team. But ’92 had not yet received her full quota of players, and was des¬ tined to surprise them all when the new blood came in, which it did in September, 1890. However, before ending the season, we administered a dose to the then Seniors, ’89, to the tune of 19 to ii. 76 THE h)z Champion Base-Ball Team. Jtv-.; - - ■ ' .. ■ .•i vi:2 ' .V-! ‘yfc- • ‘ }S ' ii ' • ■ : - : • ' ••-■ i ' A, - A ' . .1. . . |W ' “ ' .’.’t ‘■j ♦• ' !•. . ’ ■ ' “, ; 9« f ' a - ?5- ■ ■ • • . ' ‘t. . ■ X’--v - ■! • r : • ' ‘ ■ .j .. ' V - Lfl V ' • ' ' ■ ' ■ ' •. . ' ■ ' W V ■■■ v‘ . ,...,q ■. A • 4 !• I “ ’ • t ■i f 1 , ..-■ j-.-� --t .f? This game caused a budding poet (?) to spring the following jumble : “ ’89 is strong on the tug of war, Her sprinters can get away, But when ’92 shows her how to play ball, ’89’s in the consommeT’ But now the curtain goes up on the second act, and “Oh! What a Surprise’’ for the upper classes. As the W P 1 put it: “’90’s finest had to succumb to the prowess of the Juniors.’’ The second game of the season was the most eventful game ’92 has ever played. Several of the team, during Prep year, were given a vacation and new men put into the team, the make-up now being as follows: Parks, c., N. Andrews and Nelson, p., Needham, ib.. Tucker, 2b., Wallace, 3b., Gulley, ss., E. L. Smith, rf.. Nelson or N. Andrews, cf., and Southgate, If. This has been practically unchanged since then and has never been beaten by a class team at the Institute. It is this team whose picture heads this article. Aren’t they beauties ? It was in this game with Ninety that the mascot first appeared (for picture see elsewhere) and, while some think good playing has been the ' cause of our success, others lay it to our bottle. Here is the cause anyway: SOuthgate CUlley AndRew ' s NeedhaM PArks Smith WallaCe NelsOn Tucker 77 The season’s games were as follows: ’92, II ; ’90, 6;—April 26. ’92, 21; ’91, 12;—April 25. ’92, 13; ’93, 10;—May 3. The ’90-’92 game being the big game of our base-ball career, will be given in detail. Ninety had already twice won the championship and only this game remained to give them an unbroken record for this, their final season, but it was not to be. A. P. Allen, ’89, called play at 2 o’clock, and ’90 went to bat. For three innings ’90 kept the lead and continually increased it. Finally, however, some one conceived the idea of kissing the bottle before batting, and then came in run after run, until the final score became 11 to 6 in ’92’s favor and ’90 was for once defeated. Ninety’s captain e.xplained the defeat by saying that he had a corn on his heel, and that Charlie Cook had a boil on his arm, preventing him from reaching the wild throws made. However, as we beat them, we always laid it to superiority and left it at that. In ’91 and ’92, class games were not indulged in, and of course ’92 retained the cham¬ pionship by right of possession. 78 t wKStT .. ■ ' •.� - - ' ■ • r ,,-. - 4. , -i, ■ . ■„ ■.-ri. ' •,‘•; . - ' i ' ■■ ■ w ••. r 7 ' ' •■ •7 - 7-X ■.• ' 7 r ‘ - r. ' , ■‘7 ' y% ' - THE ’92 Champion Foot-Ball Eleven. ARDLY had the present Seniors entered the Institute when foot-ball received its death blow by reason of the Faculty’s rulings concerning out-of-town games. During our Junior year a class championship was played and a walk-over for ’90 resulted, although it may be truthfully stated that half of ’92’s team had never before even seen a foot-ball game an d, consequently, were not a scientific team. During our Middle year no class championship series were held, and no Institute team was formed. In fact, foot-ball was as dead as dead could be. In the fall of ’91, quite a decided enthusiasm was made manifest by the addition to the college of several men, known to be good foot-ballists, and who had made good records elsewhere. Class championship games were played to help select a ’varsity, and these resulted in two very close and hard fought games, the ’92 vs. ’94 game being e.xceptionally interesting. To open the season the Ninety-two team arranged for a practice game with the Dalzell Academy eleven and defeated them by a score of 24 to o, the 79 second half being fine team work for the Seniors of the W. P. I. This was on Monday, September 21, 1891. On Tuesday, Sept. 22, we opened the championship season by defeating the Ninety-three eleven by a score of 20—0. At 4.30 o’clock the following teams lined up. ’92- Position. ' 93- Nelson, left end, PARKER. Bartlett, . left tackle, HODGKINS. FREED, left guard. DYER. Wallace, . center. Clapp. Needham, . . right guard, . Butterfield. ALDERMAN, . . right tackle, . Stark. A. H. Smith, right end. Stoddard. CULLEY, . quarter back, . ANDREWS. MORSE, left half back, CLEVELAND. Southgate, right half back. HOPKINS. TUCKER, full back. Lincoln. ’92 opened the game with a V and forced the ball 10 yards down the field and, from the start, worked this point continually, her heavier men giving her great advantage. Southgate went around the end and secured a touchdown in just 4 minutes from call of time. Tucker kicked goal and the ball was started again, but no more scoring done during the first half. In the second half wedges were continued, and the ball moved surely and steadily toward the goal line before the mighty Seniors. Southgate bucked the center without the ball and the trick fooled the Middlers, who allowed Tucker to circle the end and score a touchdown, from which he 80 kicked goal. ’92, 12; ’93, o. Morse now began to play a wonderful game and, before the close of the half, had made two touchdowns, both by brilliant do-iging and bold rushes. Tucker failed to kick goal from both and the game ended with the ball within 10 yards of another touchdown for ’92. On Thursday, Sept. 24, a fine struggle was witnessed by about 300 students and friends- of students, the combatants being the ’92 and ’94 elevens. Ninety-two’s team was composed of about the same men who defeated the Middlers. The first half resulted in two touchdowns, by Tucker and Southgate respectively, from which Tucker kicked two goals. The wedge was worked con¬ tinuously, as in the ’93 game, but not as effectively, ’94’s heavy centre men doing good work. The first half ended with the score 12—o in ’92’s favor. The second half saw the ball within 15 yards of the center of the field at all times. Whoever had the ball worked a wedge, and whoever didn’t have it stopped a wedge, so that short work was the result. Allen made a few runs, to show what the future school captain was made of, but wedges were the fashion and the enthusiasm of the audience was kept up by collisions between the two centers, who came together with a crash, time and again. No scoring resulted in this half, and ’92 won the game 12—o. On the selection of the ’varsity eleven, Bartlett, Alderman, Capt. Southgate, Tucker and Manager A. H. Smith represented ’92. The half-tone at the . beginning of this chapter is the ’92 Champion Foot Ball Eleven. (n) 81 0 tnvruri,. ENNIS is by no means our weakest point. We do not want the earth, and we do not claim to be the only class in the Institute that ever did anything worth con¬ sidering in this sport. But we do t hink we have two of the most brilliant players in the Institute, both of whom have done some very creditable work. Not much was done in the fall tournament of ’89. Yates lost the first round of singles to Dadmun ’91, and we had only one man in the finals. This was Southgate. He played some very sharply contested games with Dadmun ’91, but won only one of the four. This created much interest between the classes, but it only served to show what our man could do with a little more practice. In August of ’90 Southgate began his victories in the tournament of the Crescent Tennis Club, against a large field of entries. His side also won first prize in the doubles. With the opening of the County Tournament of the Worcester County Tennis Club he showed up better than before. There were some very strong players in this, and Southgate was able to defeat all his opponents, winning his way to the finals against such men as Smith and Bullock of this city. In the finals with Kirk, who had previously held the cup, he played a closely contested match and, by a hard struggle, won the tournament. The only defeat he experienced was in his play for the county championship with Crocker. Nelson also took part in this tournament. 82 Southgate easily won the tournament of the Winslow Tennis Club. Then came what is most interesting to the Techs—the Tech Tournament. In this ’92 had two men in the semi-finals. These were Nelson and Southgate. Southgate beat Dwinnel’93, 5-7, 6-3, 6-3, and Nelson beat Derby’93, 6-4, 6-4. This brought Southgate and Nelson together in the finals, and the former won three straight sets, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4. Then the championship of the school remained to be decided. Dadmun, who had held the cup the year before, of course did not have to play in this tournament, but he must settle the ownership of the cup with the winner. This was Southgate, and once more these two men were thrown together. It will be remembered that Dadmun had beaten Southgate in ’89, and some thought he would do it again; but it was not to be so. This match was drawn out by bad weather for two weeks, but on the day appointed, Southgate easily won, with this score: 6-1, 2-6, 6-2, 6-3. This made him the possessor of the Lansing cup, which he still holds, as there was no tournament held at the Tech last fall. Southgate is not only Tech champion but also city champion in Tennis. But’92 has also another brilliant player, although he has not played much in Tech tournaments. This is Culley. In the last year he has especially distinguished himself. In the Crescent Tournament of July, ’91, he and Southgate won second prize in doubles; prize, silver medals. In the Winchendon Tournament, August, he won with his partner first prize in doubles. In the Worcester County North Tournament, held at Fitchburg, he won first prize of silver cup with championship, in the singles. In the doubles he won with his partner first prize of rackets with championship. The class perhaps has not as a whole done all it should have done in Tennis, but those members who have taken an interest in it have brought great glory to the class. 83 Event. W. P 1 . Record. Holder. When Made. N. E. 1 . A. A. Record. Holder. 100 yards Dash 10 1-5 seconds Dadmun, ’91 October 4, 189 ■ 10 2-5 seconds F. J. Raley 220 yards Dash 23 1-2 seconds Dadmun, ’91 October 20, 1888 22 3-4 seconds R. L. Pellelt 440 yards Dash 51 seconds Dadmun, ’91 October 4, 1890 50 1-5 seconds G. B. Starbuck Half Mile Run I min., 59 1-5 secs. Dadmun, ’91 October ii, 1890 2 min., I 2-5 secs. H. L. Dadmun Mile Run 4 min., 45 secs. Gallagher, ’94 June 13, 1891 4 min., 35 secs. C. 0. Wells 2 Mile Run 10 min., 36 secs. Dadmun, ’91 May 10, 1890 10 min., 23 2-5 secs. C. 0. Weils 120 yards Hurdle 18 2-5 seconds Dadmun, ’gi October 12, 1889 17 seconds F. H. Ralsten 220 yards Hurdle 28 4-5 seconds Dadmun, ' 91 October 20, 1889 26 2-5 seconds F. H. Ralsten Running High Jump 5 feet, 3 inches Morgan, ’94 May 14, 1892 5 feet, 8 1-2 inches E. A. Barrows Running Broad Jump 21 feet, 2 inches Jevett, ’88 October 8,1887 21 feet, I 1-2 inches E. C. Potter Standing Broad Jump 10 feet, 4 inches Chadwick, ’88 October 8,1887 10 feet, 5 7-8 inches S. Crook Standing High Jump 4 feet, 9 inches Fish, ’92 May 21, 1890 5 feet, I 1-2 inches S. Crook Throwing 16 lb. hammer 75 feet, 9 inches Brigham, ’95 May 14, 1892 94 feet, I 1-2 inches C. S. Little Putting 16 Ib. Shot 33 feet Brigham, ’95 May 14, 1892 37 feet, 4 1-2 inches N. D. Alexander Pole Vault 9 feet, 6 7-8 inches Derby, ’93 May 14, 1892 9 feet. 9 1-2 inches E. C. Potter 2 Mile Bicycle 6 min., 51 secs. Harriman, ’89 May 24, 1888 6 min., 51 secs. F. A. Delebarre Mile Walk 8 min., 4 4-5 secs. Devlin, ’90 May 10, 1890 7 min., 17 secs. W. W. Gregg 84 College. 1 . A. A. A. Record. Holder. College. American Record. Holder. Amherst 10 seconds L. H. Carey Princeton 9 4-5 seconds J. Owen Amherst 21 4-5 seconds L. H. Carey Princeton 22 1-5 seconds F. Westing Amherst 49 T-2 seconds J. B, Shattuck Amherst 50 seconds W. C. Downs Polytechnic Institute I min., 57 1-2 secs. W. C. Dohm Princeton I min., 55 1-4 secs. W. C. Dohm Amherst 4 min., 29 4-5 secs. C. 0. Wells Amherst 4 min., 21 2-5 secs. W. G. George Amherst II min., 18 1-2 secs. D. E. Bowie McGill 9 min., 32 3-5 secs. W. D, Day Wesleyan IS 4-5 seconds H. L. Williams Yale 16 seconds F. T. Duch.arme Wesleyan 25 1-4 seconds J. P. Lee Harvard 25 1-5 seconds H. H. Morrell Brown 6 feet G. R. Frearlng Harvard 6 feet, 4 inches W. B. Page Dartmouth 22 feet, II 1-4 inches V. Mapes Columbia 23 feet, 3 1-8 Inches A. F, Copeland Williams 10 feet, 3 3-8 inches H. Larkin Princeton 10 feet, 9 3-4 inches M. W. Ford Williams 5 feet, 11-4 inches W. Soren Harvard 5 feet, I 1-2 inches S. Crook Dartmouth 107 feet, 7 1-2 inches J. R. Finlay Harvard 136 feet, I inch J. S. Mitchell Amherst 40 feet, 9 1-2 inches A. B. Coxe Yale 46 feet, 5 3-4 inches G. R. Gray Dartmouth 10 feet, 7 1-2 inches E. D. Ryder Yale II feet, 5 inches H. H, Baxter Amherst 6 min., 62-5 sec. R. H. Davis Harvard 5 min., 21 3-5 secs. W. A. Rowe Amherst 7 min., 5 4-5 secs. L. Collins Columbia 6 min., 29 3-5 secs. F. P. Murray 85 CUncL CHEMISTRY. NAME. WILLIAM F. BURLEIGH, FRANK W. Cheney, ALBERT E. CULLEY, Fred a. Morse, Edward L. Smith, THESIS. Analysis of Emery and Corundum. (Takes a Post-Graduate Course). Testing of iron for Assaying. Commercial Analysis of Quick-lime. New Method for Separation of Nickel and Zinc. THESIS DRAWING. George D. ball, RoscoE N. Clark, Maurice w. Grimes, Frederick E. Hammond, Frank B. Knight, JOE H. WALLACE, Michael J. Lyden, Eugene L. Mundin, ARTHUR H. Smith, Richard H. Thompson, CIVIL ENGINEERING. Investigation of The Marlboro Sewage System. Comparative Tests of Cements. Investigation of Truss No. ii, of the Ogden Avenue Viaduct, Chicago, 111. Irrigation. Design of an Iron Highway Bridge to Replace the Causeway at Lake Quinsigamond. Design of a Masonry Arch. The Construction and Maintenance of High¬ ways. Determination of Stresses in a Segmental Arch. Determination of the Elastic Deflection of a Truss. Three-ton Crane for an Annealing House. The National Rock and Ore Breaker. Isometric View of a Road-bed for a Cable Car. Wolf Rock Light-house—section view. Caisson for the Plattsmouth Bridge, Neb. Design of a Shaft for an Aqueduct under Pressure. Brooklyn Water Works E.xtension. A Plan for Rapid Transit in New York City. Setting of Hercules Turbines. Holyoke Turbine Wheel. 86 MECHA NICAL ENGINEERING. NAME. ■Clarence E. alderman, J. FORREST BARTLETT, HOWARD W. BRACKEN, THEODORE E. BRAYTON, Frederick W. Collier, Vernon G. Converse, George H. Day, FRED w. Eastman, ELMER H. Fish, George f. freed, ERWIN W. HOWARD, George h. Miller, Alston b. Moulton, Charles a. Needham, William Nelson, Harrison N. Paige, ARTHUR A. PELTON, CLAYTON O. Smith, LOUIS C. Smith, HUGH M. Southgate, •CURTIS A. TUCKER, THESIS. Governors. Friction in the Triple Expansion Engine. Belt Testing. Power of Wood-working Machinery. Atkinson Gas Engine. Resistance of Knees and Elbows. Test of a Hine Eliminator. Comparative Boiler Tests. Proportion of Cylinders for Compound Engine. Comparative Boiler Tests. Motor Tests. Effect of Compression in Engine Economy. Comparison of Voltmeters. Drop Forgings. Tensile Strength of Belts. Modulus of Elasticity of Spiral Springs. Thermal Conductivity of Brass. Absorption Dynamometer. Subject of Drop in Compound Engine. Belt Testing. Method of Taking Indicator Cards on a Triple Expansion Engine. THESIS DRAWING. Engine Lathe Head Stock. Metal Drawing Machine. Wheeler Condenser. Design of Transmission Dynamometer. Compound Fly Wheel. Triple Expansion Engine. Buckeye Engine. Pease Lathe Head Stock. Design of a Boring Mill. Ide Compound Engine. Upright Corliss Engine. Triple Marine Engine. Double Tandem Compound Engine. Compound Engine. Design of Clamp for Testing Belts. Washburn Lathe Head Stock. Locomotive. Absorption Dynamometer. American High Speed Engine. Atkinson Gas Engine. Capitailie’s Petroleum Motor. 87 There was a flag, There was a class, There was a lower class, too. The latter salted and peppered the stew. Prepared for the flag of ’92. The banner was ordered down at one. ' Then ’93 began the fun, Likewise a couple from ’91. Trace did nothing, but Stearns got done. The Juniors sought to lock the tower. The Middlers burst it by foot-power. But when they started, off to run. The struggle for the flag begun. Although outnumbered ten to three. The beleaguered fought quite gallantly. Just as the flag was almost saved, A knife flashed—a piece was shaved. ’93 essayed to wear Fragments of it for a dare. Mundin saw it and leaped the stair. There was pounding and pulling of hair. SEQUEL. “We are sorry,.won’t you please excuse? We promise you never again to abuse. We return the fragments and locks of hair.” “Wpologies accepted.” Cheers rend the air. B. W. L. 88 Tsch OfSanizattons. (12) 89 PI IOTA CHAPTER. Estat listieci Novemtier, 1891. William F. Burleigh, ’92. Fred A. Morse, ’92. Albert E. Culley, ’92. Richard C. Cleveland, ’93. Robert S. Parks, ’93. Merrick Lincoln, ’94. Ralph L. Morgan, ’94. Victor N. John C. Abbot, ’95. Curtis a. Tucker, ’92. William Nelson, ’92. Hugh M. Southgate, ’92. William N. Stark, ’93. William C. Howe, ’93. Ralph W. Emerson, ’94. Charles A. Burt, ’94. Cushman, ’94. Alba H. Warren, ’95. 90 i v ' . ■ ' Ll Kounded. K’ebrua.ry, 1S91. OFFICERS. Calvin H. Andrews, ’93,.President Clarence W. Eastman, ’94,.Vice-President ARTHUR D. Butterfield, ’93,.Secret-iry and Treasurer. Executive Committee. ZELOTES W. Coombs, the Officers, and N. B. HALE, ’94. The need of a Tech literary society of some kind has been felt for many years, and various schemes have been devised, which proved impracticable, until Division A of the class of ’92 ( when Middlers ) formed a club for the study of English History as leading to, and dealing with, the incidents depicted in Shakespeare’s “King John’’ and other historical plays. The result has been most gratifying to those who were interested in founding the society. The membership has continually increased and the meetings have been most enjoyable as well as instructive. Several essays, followed by reading of the play, has formed the general programme for the meetings and, through the kind efforts of Profs. Smith, Cutler, and Coombs, the society has, at different times, been favored with interesting parts from outside friends. Meetings are held in the library at Boynton Hall, on alternate Friday evenings, at 7.30. All persons connected with the Institute are eligible for membership. 91 1 . Ji. %. si. OFFICERS. Nathan Heard, ’93, George w. bishop, ’94, LOUIS C. Sahth, ’92, THEO. E. BRAYTON, ’92, Charles e. Goodrich, ’93 Vice-President. Treasurer. Recording Secretary. Corresponding Secretary. President. With the absence of all those features which usually distinguish “ College life,” it has been hard enough to institute, and successfully support, any kind of a society at the Tech and, for this reason, those who have been actively engaged for the Y. M. C. A. deserve especial credit. The membership is large, including more than half the number in the Institute, and the meetings have been of continued interest throughout the year. The reception given by the Association to the incoming class in the fall was, perhaps, the most successful reception ever given within Tech walls. These receptions, which are given to every incoming class, have been among the most enjoyable occasions in the course, and are very pleasantly remembered by all. 92 F ' ouncieci Sept. 28. 1890. OFFICERS. EDWARD W. VAILL, Jr., ’93 President. HENRY N. Smith, ’94,. HARRY Sinclair, ’93, ALDUS C. HIGGINS, ’93, Vice-President. Secretary. Treasurer. EDWARD H. KEITH, ’94, Keeper. Executive Committee. ARTHUR H. Smith, ’92, HOWARD W. BRACKEN, ’92, Everett E. Kent, ’93, HARRY Sinclair, ’93. For several years. Prof. Smith has taken the recitation time of one day in which to have the amateur photographers of the Senior class give an exhibition of their work, for the benefit of their classmates. This little change from the regular routine proved so pleasant and profitable that, in Sept., 1890, the “Tech Camera Club” was founded for all those interested in photography. Since then, the annual camera club exhibit has come to be one of the recognized features of Tech life, and has increased in extent and good work each year. The exhibit of ’92, which was given in the Salisbury Laboratories, was enjoyed by a large company of Techs with their friends. The rooms were beautifully arranged and decorated, and a lantern-slide exhibition was given in the evening. Meetings of the Club are held every other Saturday evening. 93 F ' oundeci in tine Spring of 1890. OFFICERS. Norman M. PAULL, ’93,.President. Edward W. VAILL, JR., 93, .Vice-President. Thomas S. Perkins, ’93,.Secretary and Treasurer. Executive Committee. Nathan Rice, ’93, and Officers. With the continual advances in the science of electricity, it has seemed most desirable that those e.xpecting to take a post-graduate course in Electrical Engineering should be familiar with current electrical literature, and make some investigations, for which there is not time in the regular course at the Institute. To this end there was founded, in the spring of 1890, “The Tech Elect.” Reviews of various works are read at the meetings, with illustrative e.xperiments. Prof. Kimball, through whose influence the club was founded, has been a firm support and helper, and he has, at different times, given interesting and very helpful talks to the Club on various subjects. Meetings are held on Tuesday evenings at 7.30, in the Salisbury Laboratories. 94 F ' oundeci Spring of ’Ol. OFFICERS. CHARLES BAKER, jR., ’93,.President. Otis D. Rice, ’94, . Secretary and Treasurer. Committee on Assignments. CHARLES BAKER, jR., ’93; ALFRED D. FLINN, ’93; CHAS. W. D. DYER, ’93. Perhaps no one of the numerous clubs, so recently formed at the Institute, represents a more important, practical, and interesting field for investigation and study, than this society. The especial work considered is sewage and sewage disposal. The Club has received especial support and valuable assistance from Prof. White and Dr. Kinnicutt, and has been favored with lectures by Professors from Cl ark University, and other author¬ ities from elsewhere. During vacations, visits have been made by the members to various disposal works in the country, and full and interesting reports on the same have been afterwards given before the Club. The meetings are held every Tuesday afternoon at 4.45. Members of the courses in Civil Engineering, Chemistry, and Political Science are eligible for membership. 95 Founded. March IS, 1891. OFFICERS. Elmer H. Fish, ’92,. Norman m. paull, ’93, 1 JOHN F. BARTLETT, ’92, | Prof. John E. Sinclair, f- Vice-Presidents. E. F. TOLMAN, ’71, j H. W. WYMAN, ’82, J Prof. George l. ALDEN, Secretary. . President. Prof. MILTON P. HIGGINS, Treasurer. W. T. HATCH, ’73, 1 T. S. Miller, ’79, | H. S. DONNE, ’82, ,■ Counsellors. W. W. bird, ’87, J. M. GOODELL, ’88, The object of this society is to interest and instruct the student in his work by having papers presented and read by different persons. These papers may be from either graduate or under¬ graduate, upon work that has been done by the writer, or else concerning problems brought to his notice. The society is modelled after the Am. S. M. E. Excursions will be taken to places fur¬ nishing material for mechanical investigation. The Societ) will tend to bring .student and alumnus closer together, and will certainly inter¬ est the former much more in his work. There is no reason why such a project as this should not succeed in an Institute as large as this is. 96 Ik. 9. sUklziU OFFICERS. Elmer H. Fish, ’92, CHARLES W. D. DYER, ’93, Charles G. Harris, ’94, Louis W. Rawson, ’93, Leslie p. Strong, ’93, Vice-President. Secretary. Treasurer. President. Keeper. Board of Directors. JOHN F. Bartlett, ’92, Hugh M. Southgate, ’92, Leslie P. Strong, ’93, John M. Gallagher, ’94 ( Hold oftke until September, 1892.) Walter J. Denny,’93, Eugene B. Whipple,’94, Harry S. Davis.’ 93. (Hold office until January, 1893.) All students of the Institute are members of this Association. The secretary of this Associa¬ tion is also secretary of the Board of Directors. This will have a tendency to make both the organizations work harmoniously in all questions common to each. The old constitution was entirely revised by a committee and presented, March 14, to the Ath¬ letic Association, when it was immediately ratified. The revised constitution abolishes the fee, as requirement for member.ship, and determines the lengths of time for which the directors shall serve. 97 1 . i?. Jg Founded Fedruarv 20, 1892. ALBERT E. CULLEY, ’92, HARRY L. COBB, ’94, JOE H. Wallace, ’92, Norman M. Paull, ’93, OFFICERS. President. Vice-President. Secretary and Manager. T reasurer. Board of Directors. The officers; HUGH M. SOUTHGATE,’92; FRANK H. STONE,’93 ; GEORGE C. GORDON,’94; ALBA H. WARREN,’95. This Association will have charge of all base-ball matters appertaining to the Institute and class teams. 98 OFFICERS. Hugh M. Southgate, ’92, . President. William N. Stark, ’93,. Vice-President. Richard C. Cleveland, ’93,. Secretary. ..Henry W. Phillips, ’93, . Manager. Clifford M. Allen, ’94,. Captain. The manager and captain hold office until dose of season, next fall. 99 OFFICERS. Louis C. Smith, ’92,.President. Harry Sinclair, ’93, . Vice-President. George M. Eaton,’ 94,.Secretary and Treasurer. Executive Committee. LOUIS C. Smith, ’92, Joseph a. Derby, ’93, Aldus C. Higgins, ’93. Any student may become a member upon payment of $1.00 admission fee. 100 Volume Vll. April, 1891, to April, 1892. Published on the 15th of each month, during the School year, and devoted to the interests of the Worcester Polytechnic institute. BOARD OR EDITORS. Editor-in-Chief. Michael J. LYDEN, ’92, April, ’91, to July, ’91. Frank B. Knight, October, ’91, to April, ’92. Assistant Editor. Clrarles T. Tatman, ’93, April, ’91, to July, ’91. Arthur C. Ccinins, ’93, October, ’91, to April, ’92. Michael J. Lyden, ’92. Business Manager. Joe H. Wallace. Norman M. Pauli, ’93. Frank E. Norcross, ’94. Frederick E. Hammond, ’92. Nathan Heard, ’93. E. Walter Davenport, ’94. Assistant Business Manager. Louis W. Rawson. 01 CHARLES A. Needham, ’92, A. A. PELTON, ’92, C. W. D. DYER, ’93, R. W. Emerson, ’94, F. F. PHINNEY, ’94, S. FI. ROOD, ’90 FI. W. BRACKEN, ’92 FI. M. Southgate, ’92 G. D. BALL, ’92 A. H. Smith, ’92 R. N. CLARK, ’92 CHORUS. A, C. FlIGGINS, ’93 R. C. Cleveland, ’93 A. Mackay, ’93 C. H. ANDREWS, ’93 H. B. DA Cruz, ’93 F. FI. METCALF, ’93 R. FI. THOMPSON, ’92 Interlocutor. Bones. Tambo. Tambo. Bones. E. L. BURDICK, ’94 G. W. FlEALD, ’94 C. N. Chambers, ’94- C. H. DWINNELL, ’94 A. G. Warren, ’95 Pianist. PREMIERES DE BALLET. Mile. ARIETTA DE VIE of the Theatre des Varietes, Paris. The Countess ELMOVITCH PARKSKI of the Theatrovna Czarovitchski, St. Petersburg. Fraulein WILHELMINA NEILSSOHN of the Reichshall, Berlin. Signorina CULLI DEEZIZA TREE-FOR-Fiva of the Sella de Banan Opera, Rome. CHARMENCITA of the Royal Theatre, Madrid. Signorina TEDDI VlALO of the Grand Opera, Milan. IC 2 103 ALDERMAN, CLARENCE E., a remnant of ’91, surnamed “ Boodle.” Alderman is a very industrious youth who inciines to the pompadour and has almost pulled his upper lip over his chin in striving to torture into existence “only a week’s growth, you see.” “Boodle” is at home in athletics and at sea in Deutsch. Made a glorious record for himself in the early days of chemistry, then suddenly broke off, but has since resumed his thread of study under the tutorage of Prof. Alden and the skilful guidance of A. L. Rice. He was at one time believed to have a “lean and hungry look.” This must be a canard, for his present sleek and serene appearance evidences the fallacy of that rumor. “ Boodle,” we fear, is lost; In other words, he is currently reported to have paid considerable attention to the local furniture stores, with a view to testing the value of their contents in the near future. Andrews, Garnet. “Andy” was a genuine blood from the wilds of Tennessee. His speech smacked of the sunny South, and by right should have been accompanied by an interpreter. Andy could turn a “corkscrew” on the lathe with greater facility than any other Prep. He and Joe Taylor, our blushing assistant, were tied for first place in the yarn-telling line. Pop-corn soaked in oil was recommended by him to his fellow-students. It was Very touching when such recommendation alighted on the back of one’s neck. A bit of belting attached to a block of wood was the instrument he devised for the benefit of others on cold mornings. He failed to convince the Faculty of “any decided aptness for mechanics,” and fell, victim to an overdose of E’s. Andrews, Nelson. ’92 has been very unfortunate in her men bearing the name of Andrews. They either leave of their own accord or of some one else’s. This one was our crack base-ball player, and had the honor of being captain of the Institute nine for the season of 1891. He left at the end of the Middle year to enter business. Success has characterized his efforts, and we may 04 well envy the wealth and opulence to which he has already attained as C. E. He was much respected for his kindly character but, if the truth must be told, had a weakness amounting to a genuine admiration for stout ladies. Tradition says he once induced Elijah, the prophet of Israel, (who had “cut” the afternoon’s Deutsch.) to attend a convention of the world’s “largest and lovliest” which was being held in a local hall. If this be true, there is no need of any explanation why Andrews should leave the Tech when at the zenith of his fame. ALL, GEORGE D., a Socialist. Basso profundo of ’92’s quartette. Ball is a scholar as well as a singer, is also decidedly unfortunate, for with but a few exceptions he has always succeeded in being caught in the act whenever he has given vent tO ' the natural exuberance of his spirits. Was concerned in the mysterious actions of the gas during mineralogy,- and has the honor of being one of the two Civil Preps. He furnished the rooms and ice-cream for his brother Socialists one- fine night last January, which was certainly very generous on his part. In conjunction with his partner in crime, he has kept open house for the past three years and a half. The “ den ” has proved a lounging place for many men at many times. Bail- has for several months paid his dues at the Bald-headed Men’s Club. ARTLETT, J. FOREST, a Socialist. A recognized cider expert. Bartlett is responsible for having introduced the rest of the Socialists to the- good things at the Home School. Does not pretend to be a dancer, but has “tripped the liglit fantastic ” and incidentally those who were unfortunate enough to come in range. He cannot see the beauties of English as taught at the Tecli, and is “blamed glad” the course in Electricity is finished. He is a whole stone-wall on the foot-ball eleven, where his weight has often carried the Seniors on to victory. He missed the jolly times of Prep life, but has made up for it in the latter part of the Senior year. Blanchard, Clarence B. Eormerly a member of ’92, in good standing, but has since degenerated. ’93 took compassion on him and, in order to increase her roll, numbered him among her mechanical engineers. Has a peculiar method of running which varies from a walk to a scramble. Quite dictatorial, but doesn’t mean all he says. Would make a first-rate fellow if he did not think so much of Clarence B. (14) 105 RACKEN, HOWARD W., a Socialist. Strange to relate, Bracken is leader of the chapel choir. Chaperones all the little girls of the neighborhood to Sunday afternoon C. E. meetings, just on account of their sisters. Smaller sisters, you know. He is a camera fiend of the darkest blue print. Hopes some day to rival Converse. Bracken built a camera and did much of the work in his own room, especially the filing. Result, look at Ball’s head. Is quite an engaging young man. Has one down in Webster and, according to Ball’s statements, has three in Worcester. BRAYTON, THEODORE E. This is T. E., or Teedy, who, far from being a Socialist, is rather an anomaly. “Teedy” vv ' as a Prep, and in that apacity was utilized by the boys as a very convenient toy. He is accustomed to make up for the time he has spent in study by sleeping during the recitations. His days are kept quite occupied in drawing A’s, attending Y. M. C. A. meetings, and seeing Knight home. Is really a compound essence of morality. Prominent member of the Historical Club until the rumor was circulated that Frankie was going to leave. Didn’t join the Socialists; reason not assigned, but evident from the above. Withal, he is perfectly harmless, sound, and kind, and is a very fair specimen of what the Tech can produce when pushed quite hard. BURLEIGH, WILLIAM F. Readers, this is “ Billy.” No, “ Billy” did not bow, that is merely a style of locomotion peculiar to him. “ Biliy’s ” chief characteristic is hard study, and his favorite amusement is crawling into one of the hoods for a smoke. Some say that what “Billy” doesn’t know is of no use to man. What would the chemists have done in mineralogy had it not been for “ Billy’s ” sleight-of-hand acts ? There was a notice in the W P 1 to the effect that he had an attraction at W-y College. If it is the one we saw in the Physical laboratory, we extend greetings. Formerly Willy swore by the “cigawet,” but now nothing less than a pipe will suit. Like all chemists, he burns barrels of midnight oil. rCHENEY, FRANK W., a Socialist. Cheney is a very mild young man, who has no conscientious scruples to appearing in the company of ladies. At times he thaws out sufficiently to disclose some romantic adventure in which he has participated. Has become so infatuated with the haps and mishaps of a Senior’s life that a post-graduate course is all that can satisfy his longings. Serves as a foil to the wicked designs of his brother-chemist. Smith. Has made quite a classic of Dr. K’s “ Everything going all right, Mr. Cheney? ” Undoubtedly he will be a great help to ’93 in getting things into socialistic gear. 106 LARK, ROSCOE N., a Socialist. Clark is the unrecognized genius of modern times. If all the world were a stage and all humanity players, Clark could undoubtedly conduct the performance with great satisfaction to himself, and could tell all the per¬ formers what they should have done and how they should have done it—after each act. It is claimed that he “ rose to a point of order” against chapel exercises. He considers the condition of the heathen one of great misery, and recommends Cushing’s Manual for distribution among them. Made a “combine” with Wallace to teach the iViaine people how to build railroads. The trust fell through, but Wallace has become a walking handbook of parliamentary knowledge. Clark is a wonderful whist-player, “ Say, did 1 beat my partner again ? Well, I’ll be jiggered! ” OLLIER, FREDERICK W., a Socialist. President of the Class. Is an electrician of the most pronounced type, but does not propose to destroy all his chances of success by delving into theory as taught in Salisbury Lab’s. Is a very earnest student, and a past- master in the art of “cutting.” Would probably be perfectly happy could he brush away for all time that single particle of dust on his right shoulder. Collier is very popular among the fellows and makes one of our best presidents. He is not at all afraid of standing up and speaking what is on his mind, regardless of the opinions of others. Has a tendency toward conservatism, but this is useful in tempering the ardor of the younger Socialists. ONVERSE, VERNON G., a Socialist. He joined the class as a representative of the Brookfield and Podunk districts. Was quite studious when he first came here, due no doubt to his previous “ industrial environment.” Has boarded at almost everyplace in a radius of a mile, with the Tech as a centre, but claims nothing can beat the lunch cart. Has complained recently of the inconveniences of horse-car travel out New Worcester way. Is used principally to answer George I.’s questions and to call Miller down on the Maine liquor law. Stroke of ’92’s invincible four-oared and is honorary member of the Worcester Fire Department. GULLEY, ALBERT W. Culley is conspicuous for his innate modesty and air of innocence. His chief characteristic is financial embarrassment. His present occupation is chemical analyst (cigarette vs. pipe). In after-life he’ll devote his energies to expounding upon the 107 evils of intemperance. After the January semi-annuals, the news was spread that “ Cul ” had succumbed, hut fortunately this was not the case. However, sucli was the wide-spread currency tlie rumor attained that an editorial upon the matter appeared next day in the Telegram. The following is an extract: “Over-study and resulting brain trouble were the probable causes. Prompted by his love of study and spurred on by the conscientious scruples of his intellect, ‘ Cul ’ is known to have thrown himself wit h all his enthusiasm into the mental discipline of Pol Econ.” “ Cul ” is a prominent member of Phi Gamma Delta. As a ball-player, he can play all around any short-stop that ever struck the Institute. ® AY, GEORGE H., a Socialist. As quiet and also as good-natured a fellow as ever lived and very popular with ec ' erybody. Never goes to the Musee or indulges in anything stronger than lemonade. Although exceedingly modest about what he knows, he usually knows it, just the same. A man of considerable executive ability, as proved by his excellent work as sometimes forerunner and stage manager for the Socialists of ’92. Altogether, one of our best men. Would make an unusually agile dancer, but “the head, not the heart, my Lord.” Dodge, Austin r. A misguided youth who failed to keep up with the procession and fell to the rear. Has become accustomed to his quarters, and is now one of the bloods of ’93. Dodge is noted for two things—electrical ability and aptitude in the wood¬ working department, his budding genius in the latter respect calling forth the admiration of the Preps and the anguish of Mr. Badger at the destruction of so much valuable wood. At sundry times and Monday evenings he has constructed a hen-coop and a Helmholz machine. Both failed to connect. Astonished one of the instructors by the erudition he displayed in French translation. Will make a first-class man for the torsion machine. ASTMAN, FRED W., a Socialist. “ Easty” is undoubtedly one of the best in the class. Is given to reverie and enjoys a siesta during electricity, but never fails to wake up when called. Would be a good youth were it not for the proximity of Elm Park. The Lake, with its boats and shady spots, has often lured him from study. He laid the foundation for his principal characteristic during the Prep year and has, since, never failed to establish its existence. 08 FISH, ELMER H. Fish is not very talkative, but has tlie remarkable faculty of “getting there,” even in his arguments with the leading Profs of the Institute. In Mechanics—more than a phenom., and in other things about as good. As an athlete, has been an honor to the class which he has so faithfully represented. As President of the Athletic Association, first President of the Class and, even as Secretary of the Historical Society, he has distinguished himself in a striking manner. As a “kicker” for reformatory measures at the Tech, as well as for reduction of fees, etc., etc., he has beaten the record in perseverance and vehemence. FREED, GEORGE F. One of the hard-working mechanics, and one who fell asleep every night when studying German. Is a favorite with al l ■classes that seek his company and books at every available chance. Has been shown proofs of the universal esteem in which he is held, by being the recipient of donations of money and “ kicks ” from time to time. “ Now, sir, see here. Up in West- field the whip business goes hand in hand with the whaling industry.” Freed is brave to rashness, otherwise that growth upon his upper lip must have yielded long since to the prowess of Mundin’s razor. Will long be embalmed in the memory of ’92 for his heroic defense of the flag. A few Middlers have dared assert that this incident caused Freed’s moustache to turn white. Needless to remark this must be a mistake, for its invisible shade has ever been peculiar to its make-up. Freed is a wonderful story-teller, one story at a time and this for all time. As a consequence he has been honored with the portfolio of Class Historian. Gage, Edward. “ Steam gauge,” or just “ Eddie,” was a superfine, sublimated, distilled and crystalized conglomeration of knowledge and affection. We mourn his loss since he has passed away to the realms of ’93. We remember, with regret, his beaming counte¬ nance, for he was a very loving youth. What w ' e have lost, ’93 has gained, in a most exemplary “ Y. M. C. A. young man.” He forms, wdth Dodge and Newton, the famous and original triumvirate of the Middlers. As a tw ' ister of brakes and puller of oars, he stands without a peer. Was ever a favorite of Nelson’s w ' hom he has chased, on more than one occasion, to Lincoln Square, urged on by the advice of Tucker. Haunts Elm Park both summer and winter. 109 Gaskill, Harry C. Entered the department of Civil Engineering from Phillips Exeter. Was short of stature but of an enterprising nature. Some still remember the terrible sounds by which he indicated the presence of Dutch pronouns in his translations. Despite pro¬ nunciation, he succeeded, but, on account of ill-health, was obliged to sever his connection with the Institute. He has not yet been able to renew his studies. GRIMES, MAURICE W. Grimes is a character most unique, and one which has been highly respected. Has kept ’92 quite anxious and even dejected, because of his too frequent attacks of illness. His sickness has been caused by the ardor with which he engages in the labor of regular and private research. Has a record of seven straight days without a cold, but thinks it can never occur again. Each successive illness gives rise to a solemn rehearsal of that dirgeful, yet tuneful, anthem : “ Old Grimes is dead,” which is laid aside at each resurrection of Mr. G. Grimes is the only man in the class who can give a definition in such man¬ ner as to entangle A. L. Rice in the meshes of its logic, and put the rest of us to sleep. He has been endeavoring, for some time, to dispose of a valuable mineralogical collection gathered in the halcyon days of Middler bliss. AMMOND, FREDERICK E., a Socialist. Hammond is a deep schemer and possessed of a subtle wit. Great admirer, in conjunction with Nelson Andrews, of fat ladies, especially those of the dime shows. Elijah must be well known to be appreciated, and is appreciated. He is a lover of literature, and was a W P I editor for a long time. Can’t see what flywheels are goodfor. He and “Jinny” Haynes formed a mutual admiration society (limited) during the Junior year. Hammond is heartily in favor of church sociables, and manages to extract considerable amusement from them, notwithstanding the fact of his being rather nervous in the presence of a large concourse of persons. Haven, Charles H. Charles was of a gentle disposition, hut not much of an athlete. He was made for a better world, but was put into the wrong package. Was the only man in the Junior Class who could sufficiently master the enunciation of “Jinny” Haynes no to tell when Hammond was called on. He always broke the news gently when the last named gentleman was summoned, and occasionally assisted the latter in finding his place. Haven did not return after the first Christmas vacation, and, when last heard from, was in the Springfield School for Christian Workers. OWARD, ERWIN W., a Socialist. Howard is a bicyclist by profession and, although not generally considered an athlete, is said to be proficient in climbing back fences in a rapid style. He has noted a curious physical phenomenon, viz.: that thermometers have a tendency to drop when brought into the proximity of a “ copper.” He does not believe in promises exacted under compulsion, and in maintaining that principle against Dr. Fuller’s views, earned the gratitude of every member of the class. Nothing pleases him as much as a debate with Prof. Rice or Prof. Kimball. He is a great man for questions, generally three or four chapters ahead of the others. Formerly resided in Vermont, but came to Worcester to receive the benefits and injuries of the W. P. I. FIunt, Fred W. Our memory brings to us a vision in the back seat, in Chemistry, sleeping peacefully and getting sat upon for awakening long enough to display his lack of knowledge of the subject. He brightened our pathway until December of the Junior year, and then concluded he was not built for the Tech. Cause:—Various conditions of climate. Chemistry, Tenny, etc. KNIGHT, FRANK B. One of the brightest and smartest; pillar of Old South church ; tree orator; editor-in-chief of the W P 1 for six months; ■dignity unrivalled ; does not appreciate stories or jokes ; prefers sermons and moral teachings. Is a fiend at Geology. A reward to the man who can prove that Knight ever came to a recitation on time, or remained through an exercise without quizzing the Prof.—confidentially, you know—before or after the hour. Rumor saith he is engaged; were we his fiancee objections would be raised to his putting his arm around every one he meets. “That’s a good question” spurs him to the wildest outbursts, and when we think he has reached his depth, we realize that “ Beyond the deep there is a .deeper deep.” Knight will make a grand success in this world if his brain holds out. Knowlton, Stephen B. Steve was quite a boy, and strong as an ox. Had mechanical ability, but did not like to climb ahead of the other fellows. His corner of the room was the favorite lounging spot for others of congenial tastes. Had quite a love for “Colomba,” and never recovered from the depression into which he was thrown upon the completion of the story. Ventured into a church fair one night, and was filched of his soda money. These many troubles were too much for him, and he returned to the shades of Westboro. rfi, YDEN, MICHAEL J., a Socialist. Valedictorian, class orator, editor-in-chief of the W P 1 , editor-in-chief of L’Expose. A “ much honored man, and very popular. The debater of the class and a success, whether denouncing prohibition, or proving the governor a useless superfluity. Nature constructed him for a lawyer, hut fate compromised on Civil Engineering. Has never been seen with a book, but is known to possess a few of them. Lyden has the best set of excuses in the Institute, with the possible exception of Knight. Says he studies hard, but does not state when or on what. At times he condescends to enliven Geology by a bluff of the straightest kind. Then we hear of clam shells on mountains ten miles high, and such like. Claims he is very diffident in the presence of the other sex, but this claim is not borne out by any reasonable proof, or by Thompson’s statements. He likes to row, but never alone, because of the liability of the boat to overturn. Loves practice—at a distance. ILLER, GEORGE H., a Socialist. Our only Maine-iac ! Practical, intensely in all things. Asks questions early and often ! The best draughtsman in the class. Very honest and considered trustworthy, although we do not guarantee against fraud. Making marine engines is his hobby, and he has a good position already assured. Got the best “ mush ” in the class. Member of “ ’92’s famous (?) four-oared crew.” Is quite serious, but has been known to confide in others. This, however, is not chronic, in his case. 12 OULTON, ALSTON B., a Socialist. An abbreviation of Pelton, and one of our light-weights. When opportunity presents itself he can make it lively for the big fellows. Is a dead shot with a snow ball, provided the distance is all right. Believes the day is for sleep and the night for pleasure. It is impossible to awaken him unless the Tech yell be brought into requisition. Moulton revels in light argument and would just as soon take any side of a question, so as to confuse his opponent by his rhetoric. He never did think much of forming an “Alumni,” but was willing to oblige if necessary. Morse, Clarence W. Still one more who “fell outside the breastworks.” Morse was a down-easter, hailing from Bath. He was another of our universal geniuses, studying everything from Mechanical Engineering to Theology. He enacted the role of class pitcher in the Prep year and caused ’91 to feel sad. Morse was conspicuous for innocence. His eyes were usually filled with an ecstatic light, and his nose helped out the effect by pointing to the realms above. He was the bane of poor Dexter’s life, having, on frequent occasions, mistaken the yellow and black paint pots, to the detriment of patterns. We still remember him creeping about Dexter’s quarters with his hands and knees covered with paint. Morse was unsurpassed in thoughtfulness. He delighted the lieart of the aged painter, by daubing the latter’s straw hat with shellac, just to preserve the straw. However, all things finite have an ending, and the brief Tech existence of this young man was no exception to the rule. Morse is now at Cornell, along with others whose efforts at the Institute were not better appreciated. MORSE, FRED A., alias “Doc.” Superintendent and teacher of a class of young maidens in the Sunday School “ out to my church.” Is an ex-President and one of the most popular fellows of ’92. “Doc’s” steps to fame are clogged by bashfulness. His favorite amusements are pitching pennies at the gas pipe, and singing “ Billy’s goter—.” . Delights in witnessing that stirring drama, “ Ten Nights in a Bar-room.” He echoes the sentiments of that famous Virginian when he says : “ Give me a moustache or give me death.” For the benefit of those who may have formed a wrong impression of “ Doc ” on the night of the famous trial of Pol Econ, we wish to announce that he smoked so many cigars he was taken violently ill with smoke on the lungs, and for that reason alone remained over night with Culley. 113 (15) MUNDIN, EUGENE L. T!ie most convincing oratorio the class. Is in his element when condemning “soulless corporations,” “railroad barons,” et cetera. Cleaves to Edward Bellamy and chums with Henry George. Won a ninety dollar bicycle through his thesis. Started to go through the Tech, and from thence to emigrate to the North West with Lyden. The first part of his anticipations are sure to be realized ; as for the second, it depends upon the condition of the roads and the ability of the bicycle to carry double. Has furnished more razors to members of the Tech tlian any other person in the city, and would not “ cut ” his worst enemy. V ' EEDHAM, CHARLES A., a Socialist. deep-dyed vdllain has been unfortunate in being born in Clinton, in coming here to be educated, and in coddling up the Profs. Whenever anything has transpired to enliven ’92’s pathway at the Tech, “ Charlie ” has always been a prominent figure and has done his best to make this dull old world a little more jovial, and enlivening it for himself and the boys. Was ist ' base of Class base-ball team and right guard of Class foot-ball team ; also one of ’92’s famous male quartet. Has posed as an opera singer, but doesn’t intend to do it again. Holds the Doc enthralled by singing in the choir and looking sober. This is his . Served as a sample for class photographs; has also been Class President. NELSON, WILLIAM. “Nelly” Is one of those mild-looking little chaps who always succeeds in surprising the people foolish enough to consider him as innocent as he looks. Has been thrust from the port als of Boynton Hall on several occasions but, through the influence of-, he has ever returned to the fold. “ Nelly ” is another of the Phi Gamma Delta’s, but has persistently withstood the temptations thrown in his pathway. During the Prep year, he and Gage were fast friends. “Nelly” was a trifle faster, though, and usually reached the Square first. As a skirt and ballet dancer, his fame has been heralded afar. 4 AIGE, HARRISON W., a Socialist. Nickname, “ Paigey.” Useful as well as ornamental, although never heard much about. Always kicking on studying so hard. Has trouble with his eyes (to keep awake). One of the few who studied mineralogy. The first thing he does on entering a recitation is to sharpen each of his seven lead pencils (for which we bless him when we wish to borrow). Has his own history and pedigree at his tongue’s end, and is thus highly entertaining. His great deeds are mostly behind him, and from these he continually derives great consolation. For further particulars see Miss -- --( fill in any name here). Was initiated, during the preceding summer, into the composition of “sky-juice.” ’Twas in the distant past that Paige accomplished the feat of driving into the city, in a pouring rain, and in front of five hundred pounds of merchandise. Parks, Robert E. Nicknames, Bobby, Claude, Mr. Plummer, etc. Hails from Fitchburg, and is proud of it, poor fellow. Catcher of the champion Class team. One of the “ ’92 skirt dancers.” Can tell the biggest stories and sing the worst of any man in the class, except Burleigh, who can’t sing at all. Would probably have been a good fellow, but Culley led him astray. One of the few men in the class who faithfully attended “daddy’s” exercises. Suspended often, yet not for long. With Morse and Nelson, composed a howling mob for a scrap. Showed poor judgment when he left us and joined ’93. ELTON, ARTHUR A., a Socialist. “We can’t quite see why Pelton should be here,” although he stands as high as any man in the class { six feet, five inches ). Pelton, when a wave of gravity strikes him, adds much to the dignity of the class. His manly form is greatly admired as he stalks gravely along Main street on fine afternoons. He would rather tree than study geology. Pelton believes in saying what he thinks, even at the expense of his personal. Was one of the minstrel gems, and is quite a joker. He and Moulton are inseparables, a circumstance which most naturally lends additional effect to the “long and short of it.” Is thinking of adopting manual training as a profession, and would undoubtedly make a success of it. 15 Priest, Frank. This youth came late in the Prep year and left early. He was something of a pitcher, when his fingers were notin a sling. Always sat cross-legged either on his settee or on the bench. Noted for his head, which was quite useful in stopping the scantlings destined for Eastman. Some of his wicked class-mates glued him to his bench one day, and it was feared the circular saws might have to be utilized in the subsequent divorce proceedings. Would make a star in French were it not for the difficulty of finding the English words, to take the place of the French in “ Colomba.” Savage, Frank M. Our tenderest recollections bring us back to the day when this Evansville “blood” strutted around tlie Prep room for signatures of those who were willing to have a supper at “ not more than five dollars a plate.” With trousers—the regulation twenty-six inches wide—turned up at tlie bottoms, a short coat, hair gathered up « la pompadour, and freckles scattered about his classic features in graceful profusion, Savage made quite an impression on us. As a Junior he plastered his hair down and took his “aunt” to the Music Festival. Had pretensions as an orator, and made his debut in a scheme to throw the Civils out. (This included Mundin.) But, alack! he could not “ride” in mathematics, and gave up the unequal struggle at the end of the Middle year. Frankie was a good boy, but was plucked from the nurserv ' too soon. eMITH, ARTHUR H,, a Socialist. klTm ' ’ The only Civil Smith in the class. Was foot-ball manager for the season of ’91. Is one of the best men of the class, being admired for his manliness in standing up for wliatever he thinks is right. Has one failing, though: He always wants to “take something”—with a camera. The “King” tried to convince him that B was about his size, hut took it all back during the latter half of the Senior year. A. H. is not noted for his unswerving admiration for the Faculty. Will undoubtedly make one of ’92’s successful men. SMITH, CLAYTON 0 . “Carbon monoxide.” The Class “grind.” Nevertheless, he finds time in which to pay visits to the South End for some hidden purpose. Was believed to be staid in habits, but this belief has been dissipated since C. O. has taken to the bicycle as a mode of progression. He has the unfortunate habit of blushing, possibly for the foibles of others. We fear he is being led aside from the path to fame through the influence of his cousin “ Elsie.” 116 SMITH, EDWARD L. One of ’92’s prominent athletes and bankers. Fell in the hurdle race and injured himself so severely as to be sent to the hospital. Even then his good humor did not desert him, and helped much in effecting a cure. E. L. has for a long time been spiritual adviser of the Chemists. His only recreation was found in that steady dog-trot around the Labs. Smith’s chief characteristic is tleetness, and his principal amusement—collecting dues. Some of his peculiarities are expressed in his favorite word: “By” and his favorite song: “Ta, Ra, Ra,-.” But for his unfortunate accident, Smith would have had that two-mile, at the Intercollegiate, with the greatest ease. MITH, LOUIS C., a Socialist. One of the smartest men in the class, and a member of the first six. Finds it possibie to ask Doctor or George 1 . the most ridiculous questions and have them answered. It is stated on crediable authority that ‘ Elsie ” is striving to strengthen his position at the Tech in another direction, but we are not permitted to divulge the young lady’s name. He is to return in the fall for a course in Electricity, and will aid Cheney in perpetuating the Socialists. Elsie was the first of the Smith family to catch the mumps. After being thoroughly initiated into their mysteries, he generously shared them with A. H. and C. O., giving Collier the tail-end of one section. As the saying goes, C. O. had his “in the neck ” for five weeks afterwards. OUTHGATE, HUGH M., a Socialist. Southgate, although a minister’s son, is in with the boys. Has been Class President, and has held important positions on the base-ball and foot-ball teams. His greatest exploit was winning the championship of Worcester in tennis. He does not pretend to be superstitious, yet he invariably invokes the assistance of the mascot. Southgate forms one of the quartette, and is partial to a good time with the Home Sciiool as an accompaniment. Southgate made a double appearance in the minstrel show as one of the chorus and quartette. His talents as financier are appreciated, and he holds the perilous office of business manager for L’Expose. 7 HOMPSON, RICHARD H., a Socialist. “Tomppy” has always proved himself agreeable when ladies were present. Is not very particular in liis tastes, although his inclinations run in the direction of “that fat, chunky, little one.” Took to Socialism quite naturally, but was not hardened enough to overcome Joe in the pipe contest. “Dim it.” Evidently intends to forsake Civil Engineering and enter the millinery business, judging from the attention he pays to a certain establishment on Main street. He once attempted to play Samson among the settees, up in chapel, but having no “pull,” was laid off for five weeks. Claims he is invincible at church fairs, and the results support his belief. His glory as a Civil will suffer an eclipse if he attempts to wind up so promising a career in the confines of a last shop. Tinker, Martin B. Tinker came from the distant Connecticut valley, wlrere they grow tobacco. He was a heavy-w ' eight, and w ' ould have been a good foot-ball man or, at a pinch, might have furnished wind for a blow-pipe. Unfortunately, the atmosphere of Worcester was too bracing, and the interior claimed him once more. He was one of the members of the orchestra, formed during the winter of ’90. UCKER, CURTIS A., a Socialist. The “father” of the class. Also, champion billiardist, dancer, and lassooist. Has served various terms in every known occupation, from medical student to cowboy. Good judge of tobacco and human nature, especially if the latter be feminine. Chief fault—“ roo modest, by far.” Rather conservative, but a valuable man. Has been captain of the famous Class teams in both base-ball and foot-ball, and was Class President in the Junior year. “ Tuck ” is, altogether, a grown-up hoy. He can do anything, from throwing a snow ' -ball to eating “ confiscated ” ice-cream made in an ice machine. What with receptions, hard studying, and wondering whether he would get his diploma, his time has been pretty w ' ell occupied. His chief fault lies In the exalted opinion he entertains of the janitor’s advice on Theses. His private and expressed convictions point to “ George 1 .-Alden ” as the guiding star of his youth. ALLACE, JOE H., a Socialist. Commonly known as “Joe.” By education, Joe is a CivJl Engineer, but by taste and inclination he is a poet and artist. Will probably make more money in the former occupation. As a matter of information we state that Joe is an athlete. Popularity unbounded. It is said that he studied during the Junior year, conse¬ quently wmsn’t much heard from. In the Middle year lie began to achieve success as a base-ball player and theatrical critic. In February of the same year he became President of the Class and, in April, business manager of the W P I. In the latter ■capacity he had a chance to e.xercise his great business ability and—limbs. Joe was one of the lightning German translators, being especially fond of that study, and is said to have once sat up all night to read Schiller’s Prosa. For the last year he has been taking lessons in billiards of Converse—the professional of the class. Weston, William H. He came, he saw, but was conquered by the Chemistry-Algebra-Mitchell combination. In Algebra and Trig he desired to introduce his special methods, but Tenny seemed to like his own way better. Consumed his own time and that of others in Chemistry. When in great perplexity over some subject, “ Whiskers” would scratch his head and, in a soulful voice would mutter, “O! mamma.” Finally he soured on the Tech and reported he did not care to stay. He didn’t. IKJ “He that hath a merry heart hath continual feast.’’ Proverbs, xv: 15. “ Then ! commended mirth, for a man hath no better thing under the sun than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry.” Ecd. viii: 15. “Go thy way . . . drink thy wine with a merry heart.” Ecd. ix 7. “And they drank and were merry with him.” Genesis, xliii: 34. “And having caught Cains and Aristarchus, Paul’s companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre. Acts, xix : 2g. “ . . . for they are lively.” Exodus, i: 19. “ . . . with our fathers who received the lively oracles.” Acts, viii: 38. 120 ‘ . . . moreover the light of the moon. Isaiah, xxx: 26. ‘ But this is worshipful Society.” King John, i: i. ‘ My wild Societies.” Merry Wives of Windsor. ‘Ourself will mingle with Society.” Macbeth, iii: 4. ‘Thank ' you, too, for your Society.” As You Like It, iii: 2. ‘ That Nature our Society adores.” Dunciad, iv: 491. ‘Preserve him social, cheerful and serene. Prologue of Satires to Arbuthnot, 416. ‘Cities were built. Societies were made.” Moral Essays, iii: 200. My theories concerning Somnambulism. By G. I. A. The similarity of the old woman’s son. (’Steenth edition.) By J. E. S. What I know about Athletics. (Very Small Book.) By H. T. F. Is marriage a failure. Rapid transit in cities. ( Main St. line in Worcester.) G. H. M., ’92. V. G. C., ’92. A treatise on Egg-Saped Shewers. (16) G. H. W. Pedigrees of famous horses, containing descriptions of the famous German championship “ trot ” ( spring of ’91 ). G. H. M., V. G. C., and J. H. W., ’92. The compressibility of steel. ( Observations taken by moonlight ). F. W. C., ’92. My ideas about Mineralogy. ( Compiled purely from observation ). (FOUR-PAGE Pamphlet.) R. S. P., ’93. The art of faking, and its application to Me¬ chanics. C. A. N., ’92. Type writing and its “charms.” H. W. B., ’92. 121 H. N. P. What 1 know. 14 VOLS., 800 pp. (Small Type.) W. F. B., ’92. The Road to Grace. BY OUR Sunday School teacher. F. A. M., ’92. Westfield vs. Brookfield. A discussion. G. F. F., ’92 VS. V. G., C., ’92. Dignity and its effect on personals. F. B. K., ’92. My best girl. Public Libraries, their use and abuse. J. H. W., ’92. Bluffing, or Geology up to date. M. J. L., ’92. In hoc signo vinces. “A very ‘taking’ thing .”—Daily Spouter. “ Bound to cause a Sensation.”— Echo. V. N. C., ’94- 122 Information as to the vanishing properties of ice-cream. Ninety-three. Something to warm up Burleigh’s salutations. Ninety-two. Yell number seven. Ninety-four. At-ten-tion! To be an angel. A partner of ability to start billiard parlor. G. E. G. MORSE, ’92. a pool room and Brayton, ’92. Ten fair helpmates for as many matrimonial candidates. THE “Other Instructors.” To know whether optional chapel was an expedient. Everybody. To go to Boston. “ My size. ” A hat to fit my head. HOPKINS, ’93. MOULTON, ’92. A. L. R., ’91. To get rid of my mineralogical collection. Butterfield, ’93. Instructors to take the places of Professors. The Trustees. Ashes for the front walk. THE POWERS THAT BE. Time to escape. L’EXPOSE EDITORS. 123 PREP is, by some, presumed to be a sort of a necessary occurrence, as it were. Indeed, no one can lay claim to being a dyed-in-the-wool Tech unless he has passed that regulation five months under the paternal care of the honorable Mr. Badger. It is, most naturally, quite a strain upon the average youth, to meander up these rugged paths before the stars have left the skies. But then the e.Khilarating effect of a beautiful win¬ try morning, with the snow flying about in reckless abandon, cannot fail to be most delightful to the youthful aspirant for mechanical fame. Add to this an occasional loss of breakfast, by reason of too close attention to studies the evening before, and the acme of pleasure is attained. To see the Prep in all his glory, a visit must be paid these buildings between February and June. It is only between those months that the cage 124 is occupied. This is because the Institute, though quite robust, really requires the remainder of the year to recover and prepare itself for the reception of its prospective standard bearers and sign collectors. All Preps are heavy swells. On the Park, with daddy’s sketch-books, they are really quite invincible. The cynical cast of countenance, so characteristic of the Senior, has not yet developed itself upon their innocent, beardless faces. Generally, Preps are very affected in manner. This disease holds sway even into the Junior year. The tales they tell of their conquests, both on Main street and at sociables, are e.xceedingly thrilling. The stories might arouse grave apprehensions concern¬ ing our “little ones,’’ but for the fact that the most vivid imagination cannot picture anything very romantic in a casing of overalls and glue. Certainly, when our Prep becomes so hardened as to require a circular saw to pare his finger nails, we step one side and—seek a broom to sweep up the missing digits. The Prep’s other duties consist in wasting wood, generally by distrib¬ uting it about the room, sticking awls into the ceiling, or going into hysterics over the sight of anything having a faint resemblance to the other se.x. There is but one thing able to cope with the Prep; that is the June exams. Before these dreaded inevitables, the toughest yields and the ■“places that knew him once know him no more.’’ 25 ROFESSOR X.—“Have you any questions on this lesson? If not, I should like you to consider what would be the result if an irresistible body were to meet an immovable bod— Well, Miller, what is it?” Miller. —“I can’t quite understand what is meant by ‘the line of quick¬ est descent.’’’ Professor X.—“Hm-m-m. If you had an oak plank and placed it flat on the ground, could you slide down it as easily as though it were inclined? No, of course not. That might be called ‘the line of slowest descent.’ Now, if that plank were raised until it were perpendicular to the ground, what would that be called? ” Miller. —“An oak plank.’’ Professor X.—“ Hm-m-m. That’s a good question. Suppose we all go to the board now. Let-me-see. What-have-we-here? A-a-chew! ! You-might-all-take-this-home-with-you-it-might— come-up-during-an-examination. If an irresistible body were to meet—’’ Tucker. —“Does a base-ball curve?’’ Professor X.—“That’s a good question. Yes, I think so.’’ Tucker. —Well, how about a billiard ball, when you make a draw shot? ’’ Professor X.—“W-e-l-I, I don’t know much about billiards, but you probably mean a drag shot. That is, you strike your ball rather low and hard, causing the ball to rotate backwards on a 126 horizontal axis. Now, the result is that the ball glides forward rather fast, when the rotatory motion, owing to the friction between the ball and the cloth (Mu=. 027 ) causes the ball to suddenly advance much more slowly. You hit hard to have your aim sure, but you ‘drag’ to avoid hitting the object ball too hard. 1 have often heard of a player striking the ball high up but downwards very hard, and so cause his ball to glide (recollect it does not roll ) well, half way up the table, then stop short and run back again. All this is quite simple when you have practiced awhile. 1 don’t understand many of these shots myself, but 1 consider the billiard table a first-rate thing to dem¬ onstrate problems in Mechanics.” . Wallace. —“Are screws, screw-backs, side, and following shots made in the same way. ” Professor X.—“A screw is put on by striking the ball below the centre. A screw-back is putting a rotary motion on a ball, causing it to spin backwards on a horizontal axis. A following stroke is caused by putting a rotary motion on a ball, causing it to spin on a horizontal axis forwards. To do this, you must strike the ball high up above the centre. Now, Tucker, perhaps you know what a ‘side’ is.” Tucker. —“Something like ‘following’ isn’t it, only the ball takes a side path. ” Professor X.—“Not quite. in a side, the rotatory motion causes the ball to spin on a perpendicular axis. Needham, what is a hydrostatic head.? ” Needham.—“A lot of water.” Professor X.—“Why don’t you define the whole thing.? Take a river for instance. If a great quantity of water is pouring down to the mouth, what might that indicate.? ” Needham.—“A big head.” Professor X.—“Freed, what is uniform motion.?” 27 Freed. —“It’s where the velocity don’t change.’’ Professor X.—“ Now, Freed, suppose I met you on the street and said, you remember we decided velocity didn’t change. What would you say.? ’’ Freed.—“Y es, 1 guess not. 1 beg pardon, 1 don’t believe 1 heard you.’’ Professor X.—“ Knight, what is waste pressure.? ’’ KN ' IGFIT. —“With due respect to the profundity and vastness of the intellects that have preceded us in Mechanics, 1 should depose that waste pressure was forcing Civils to study Rankine.’’ Professor X.—“Not e.xactly. Brayton, what is waste pressure.?’’ Brayton (appearing from the depths of his chair)—“Waist pressure is the work of couples.?” Professor X.—“Have you studied this subject recently.?” Brayton. —“Yes, sir; 1 mean—perhaps—certainly—didn’t—no, sir!!!” Professor X.—Now, l want you to get the formula for this—A-a-a-chew!! !—and be able to use it when necessary. If an irresistible body—Thompson, have you a question.?” TFIOMPSON.—“When will an arch rupture.? 1 always thought it would when the stones gave way.” Professor X.—“Yes, sir, that is correct. When the stones of an arch begin to topple down and make big holes in the roadway, you may be sure that arch will rupture. Always remember that and don’t let any one fool you about it. Are there any more questions.? ” Nelson.—“P rofessor, what is the method of least work.?” PROFESSOR X.—“ You ought to know all about that. Nelson, but if you will remain until after the others have gone, we will inquire into the results of it. If the rest of you have no more 128 questions, and have finished the problem, you may take your seats. Now, Tucker, where is your thesis? ” Tucker.—“ 1 gave mine to the janitor.” Professor X.—“Hm-m-m. Well, Mundin, what other way is there of anchoring a bridge cable? ” Mundin (awakened from a doze)—‘‘Glue it.” Professor X.—“ I see the time is most up. I will tell you now, before I forget it, that there will be an unannounced examination ne.xt Monday.” Smith.—‘‘W ill it be only an hour exam?” Professor X.—‘‘Yes, that’s all, but so that you will have plenty of time, 1 will give from eight o’clock until one upon it. No one should take less than three hours to do it.” Paige.—‘‘W hat shall we do with our theses?” PROFESSOR X.—“Bring them all in to-morrow. Be sure and get all you can from the janitor. Now, perform this. If an irresist— I see we have no time to do that to-day, but bring it jn to-morrow. You may go.” (17) 29 Pausf, © Stranger! in ti g atmlcses fligfjt. IJSIjg {)urrg 00 fa0t on t]|}t0 June Hag ? ©urn o’er tf)c pagc0, anti rejoice tijc 0igi}t I 3 g ciamining tije ati0. in E’l£ipo0c ' . fiPjV.-V- ' .V ■-•■‘ ' % - ' - .v-. ' ' . . : ■ fH ' TVvA.,;,. : .- 4 � - 4 ■ ' :■ : - ' ■., 4 - 44 , ' .•■ ' ;; ' ■ ,■, ;v,_. ■•. ■:.. 4,.. . ' - v ' J- TiaCifl ; jf ►jn ' ' ■ -’-i it l- .., ' V., j. 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Wheelock Engine Co., The Lincoln House, . . . . Prespey Pero, . 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 10 10 The Samuel Winslow Skate Mfg. Co., Arcade Malleable Iron Co.,. Worcester Plate Works, .. J. F. Newman,. Bay State Laundry,. Denholm McKay Co.,. UpLam, the Tailor. William S. Smith Co.,. Worcester Chemical Compartment Fire Pail Co Simonds Manufacturing Co., . . . S. H. Sanborn’s Sons,. F. S. Blanchard Co.,. The Commonwealth Hotel,. Worcester Steam Heating Co., . . . . C. C. Lowell,. Mason Risch,. T. D. Card,. Kinnicutt DeWitt,. The Fisk Teachers’ Agencies, . . . . A. F. Bragg, . Franklin Engraving Co.,. S. R. Leland Son,. P. L. Rider,. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I On O O ' O ' 4 InJ tj 10 tsi ' O O A must mean an Alderman, a youth who will pass. Is enjraged to a fair maid of Middlefield, Mass. THE • 92 Groups and Lar e Work a Specialty. . . . That Lubricates Host. 25% DISCOUNT To Tech Students. W E HAVE PRINTED a Pamphlet, “LUBRICATION,” which is in¬ tended to show the advantages that come from the use of the best Lubricants WRITE FOR A COPY AND REFER TO THE LOG. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO AMATEUR WORK. JL Girt Sto ' cL O ' , 326 MAIN STREET, Cor. of Walnut, WORCESTER, MASS. Vacuum Oil Co., ROCHESTER, U. S. A. Op 45 Pupehase St., Boston. B stands for Bravton. called T E for short, A rather mild ' youth, who ' d play if not caught. C stands for Clark, considered a swell. Who argues on nothing and argues quite well- DAVIS CO., 286 — Main Street, — 286 OPP. PAY STATE It OUSE. Fine Heady-Made Clothing, Confined Styles in Tennis Suits. Cashmere and Wash Vests. OUR CUSTOM niil’ART.MEXT IS FIUST-CI.ASS. DRESS OUTFITS A SPECTAI IA ' . .MEN’S ETUIXISIIIXOS. DREFSS SUITS TO LET. DAVIS CO., 286—Main Street—286 State Mutual Life Assurance Company - OF- WORCESTER, MASS. Insurance in force January i, 1892, $39,175,925.00 Assets, “ “ 7,193,637.62 Liabilities, “ “ 6,268,310.16 Suriilus, “ “ 925,327.46 Loans made on Real Estate Mortgages. A. G. BULLOCK, rresRleiit HEXKY M. WITTER, Secretary. OFFICE, 240 MAIN STEEET. Dr. Arthur W. Eldred. A Graduate of the Dental Department of Harvard University, and now an instructor in the same institution, announces to his friends and the public the opening of an office in ROOM 28, CLARK ' S BLOCK. OmOE HOOTS: A. M., 9 to 12. P. M., 1.30 to 5. EXCEPT MONDAYS. WIRE MACHINERY. Morgan Construction Co. ENGINEERS AND CONTRA CTORS, ( WAorcester, Hass. Rod Rolling Mill and Wire Drawing Mill Plants, and appliances for manufacturing Iron, Steel, Brass and Copper Wire. D stands for Doc of the Gaietv Skirt Dances. Who can analyze sludge or skip through the Lanciers. 3 E stands for Eastman (don’t think he’s asleep), Though appearing so quiet, we consider him deep. !]?rc9.(i Koi5. yVV TAL PUNCHING IE AKING 6. l ermon t. Jones Lamson Machine Company, 8 X Screw Machine. SPRINGFIELD, VERMONT. ToPFet Iiathes. Ghaeking Lathes. Screw riachines and Turret Machinery. Complete Circulars and Catalogues promptly mailed. Please state class of work on which you desire information. “ Rapid Lathe Work by New Method,” gives complete information regarding the Flat Turret Lathe. Send for it. 3 X Flat Turret Lathe. F stands for Fish who views success from afar, A king in mechanics, in Thermo a star. 4 G Cleveland riachine Works, ® ® WORCESTER stands for Grimes, who from Princeton was plucked, And into the Tech was hurriedly lucked. Bay State House . . . BUILDERS WoOIiEH IJflCHiNERY WOf CESTEf , IVIflSS. Under New flanagement. Newly Renovated and Improved. Steam Heated Throughout. We make a specialty of WOOL AND WORSTED CARDS of every description, 7, 9, II, I? and 15-roIl condensers. Card Grinders, slide rest; Improved Wool Dusters, with fan attached ; Common Pattern Wool and Waste Dusters; Iron Cylinder Cone Willows ; Yarn Dressers, with pipe and copper Cylinder; Yarn Dressers with two copper cylinders, or without the pipe or cylinders ; New Pattern Dresser Reeds with patent bar attachment, friction brake and extra heavy cylinders ; Single and Double Beamers, from heaviest patterns made: Hand and Hydraulic Presses; Hydraulic Pumps; Wrought and Cast-Iron Plate Heaters : Latest Improved Chinchilla Machines; Whipping Mach¬ ines ; Nap Raising Machines ; Hydro Extractors, 32, 42 and 48 inch-baskets; Yarn Spoolers, with and without stop-motions; Roping Spoolers and Creels; Indigo Grinders; Cloth Dryers, with steam heaters ; Double and Single Acting Bushes of all widtlis ; Double and Single Acting Gigs ; Wet Gigs, all widths; Improved Double Cylinder Gessner Gigs ; Bobbin Winders ; Endless Band Machines; Napping Machines for hosiery, blankets and flannels; Cloth Winders; Patent Worsted Spoolers. We also build a very superior Yarn Twister, with number of spindles. Send for cuts and prices. S. W. GODDARD, Agt., 54 Jackson St., Worcester, Mass. A giiad;jated- scale of prices has been adopted by which guests may select such rooms and accommodations as they may require at corresponding prices, by application at the office on registering. The regular tariff of charges for each person will be as fol¬ lows : For Room and Full Day’s Board $2.50. $3.00 and $3 50, for Room with Parlor or Bath Room, $1.00 or $2.00 extra; for all fractions of a day for room only, $t.oo, $1,50 and $2.00, according to size and location- For Single Meals, 75 cents. Charges will be made for Rooms and Full Board from the time they are engaged until they are given up. iii Spe ‘ial Rates will be made for Large Parties or Permanent Guests. Guests will please notify the Clerk on Registering, the class of accommodation required, and thus avoid all possible misunder¬ standing. First-Class in every respect. Elevator. Steam Heate l Tliroiighont, F. F. DOUGLASS, Frop. H stands for Howard, of manner a trifle blase. His favorite expression; “ Well I should say.” (18) 5 I slands for inning, 5 we have ours to-day. Hurra! for the Seniors. Now isn’t this gay. Correspondence Solicited . . . . Complete Illustrated Catalogue Furnished Free on Application. American Dry Plate Co., SOLE Manufacturers of the • • • Phenix Dry Plates, AND - flpgentie Plates For Positive Pictures. We manufacture Plates of all graeles of speed—from the slow landscape to the fast¬ est portrait. GIVE THEM A TRIAL. J is our janitor, a small three by ten, Looks ferocious enough to be locked in a pen. 6 K stands for Knight, who’s as nice as can be, Was chosen by all to dilate on the tree. GEORGE F. BLAKE, Jr. CO., Iron, Steel AND • . • . • Metals ... WYMAN GORDON, WORCESTER, MASS. HEAVY HAHOOIAHE Iron, Copper, Steel and Bronze Forgings, MADE BY Hydraulic Press, Drop Hammer, Steam Hammer, Helve Hammer. Sheet Iron, Common Kussia G alvanizetl and Har vey’s Cleaned, Hoofing Tin, Copper Zine, Tin, Solder WOODAVOltKS, Spokes, Kims and Sh Wheels, Carriaj?e Makers’ a Klaeksmiths’ SiiiJiJlies. 0 BRIDGE, MECHANIC And FOSTER STREETS, WoFeester, IVIass. Quick Action Wood Worker’s Vises for Trade Schools. stands for luck you must have on your side If through the Tech you would skilfully glide. 7 M stands for Mundin, a Bellamyite, Who for his hero would just as soon fight. TECH STUDENTS Should Buy Their And Supplies, AT HEADQUARTERS. A FULL LINE OF Papers, Scales, Angles, and Curves. CflTAliOGUE ]viriijed free. WADSWORTH, HOWLAND S CO,, 82 83 Washirjgton St., Boston. 1 I -mw T One of the best selected stocks of 4 VI. Yy M • Builders’ Hardware, including all the new patterns of solid bronze, j in a variety of finishes, for door and window trimmings. i t v r A Good Assortment of Fine Cutlery of the best foreign and wULlCry domestic brands. riechanics and Agricultural Tools Also the best makes of Lawn Mowers may be found at DUNCAN GOO DELL CO., 104 MAIN STREET, WORCESTER, MASS. N surely Is Needham, who’s in with us all. A jolly good fellow, a fiend at base ball. O stands for goose egg. you get in the neck, While fooling with Calc, up here in the Tech. TOVE BOLTO. Black, TINNED and Coppered iron IVETS AND BURRO OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. V, WORCESTER. MASS. WILLIAM G. STRONG, GOflli . . . For Domestic and Steam Purposes. . . . OFFICE, 1 P. O. BLOCK. Telephone, 9-2. WILLIAM H. JOURDAN, Wheolock Anthracite and Bituminoas COAL. Wholesale and Retail, ALL SIZES. ALL POWEES. FIRE SAND, CLAY AND BRICK. Engine Gompoand and Triple Expansion Engines WHEELOCK ENGINE CO., 366 main Street, WORCESTER, MASS. EDWARD K. IIII.L, ’71, Pres. EDWARD F. TOFMAN, ’71, Treas. Worcester, Hass. stands for Pelton, who comes rather high, Plays bones for minstrels and is really quite tly. Q stanJs for quiz, we dread and cram for, But if we have cribs, we don’t care a snap for. The Lincoln House. Opposite Y. M. C. A. and . . . New Public Library. A High Class Hotel personally conducted by the owner and proprietor, MR. GEORGE TOWER. Also, TOWER’S HOTEL, Falmouth Heights. ESTABLISHED 1856. INCORPORATED 1886. Makers of Ice and Roller Skates. Sole Manufacturers of Samuel Winslow’s Patent “ Vineyard” Roller Skates. Our 1892 Racing Ice Skate leads the market. PRESPEY PERO, Hermon Street Foundry, Manufacturer of Every Description of MACHINERY AND TOOL CASTINGS. ESTABLISHED 1850. Arcade Malleable Iron Company, WARREN McFarland co., Malleable Iron and Steel Castings. Office, 35 Hermon St., Worcester, Hass. 63,65 and 67 Washington Square, 0pp. Union Passenger Station. WORCESTER, MASS. GEO. B. BUCKINGHAM. R stands for Rice, who rolls up his eyes. And rubs his head in a manner quite wise. 10 - () S stands for Smith, which shall it be, A. H., E. L., C. O., or L. C. Worcester Plate Works, . . . MANUFACTVKERS OF .. . Boston Store... White and Colored Signs for Painters and Lithographers. JAPANNED IRON AND TIN SHEETS. Polished Ebony and Ivory White Wood Panels (For Artists’ Use) Special attention given to Japanning Castings and Parts of Machinery. Also, Enamelling on Metal and Wood. No. 4 Winona 5 t., WORCESTER, MASS. We carry the very best qualities of meji ' s furnishings to be had. You want the best qualities, no doubt. You want to be shown the nezuest styles, too, when you are buying, and you. want a good assortment to selectfroni. Come, then, to the Boston Store—you will always find here a fine variety of Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Ties, Collars and Cuffs, Suspenders, Shirts, Hosiery and Underwear. All grades of goods, of course. Lots of them, too. All the latest and most desirable styles at dry goods pzices, OUR prices. Bostozt Store. DENHOLM OF Me KAY CO. Bay State Laundry, 7 CHURCH STREET Laundry Work of every kind and description done in the best possible manner without injury to the goods. Goods called for and delivered to any part of the city free of charge. Orders by mail or express promptly attended to. Work may be left with Mr. Story in the W. P. 1 . WILLIAM H. BALCOM, Prop. T stands for Tucker, who is partial to fun, Is a doctor, a Tech, a cowboy, all boxed in one. I U stands for Union, that bond so sublime. That unites the Socialists from now to all time. pine Tailoring Evening Dress Suits, Full Silk lined, Finest that can he made, fit guaranteed, S50.00. Fine Black Cutaway Suit from English Worsteds, $35.00. Scotch Mi.xture and Nobby Suitings, $25.00, upwards. REr IIR WORK. Coat and Vest Re-bound (best silk braid used) $3.00. Suit Cleansed and Pressed, $1.00. Gloss Removed from Black Clothes. U P H A M T A ILO R, S. i ' :. Wopeestep Gheraieal Compaptment .MANUFACTURERS OF fire PRIbS. Every Dwellingf, Public Building, Mill or Factory or Buildins of any description should be equip¬ ped with these Fire Pails. Thousands in use— approved and recommended by the New England Insurance Exchange, St. Louis Board of Under¬ writers, Pacific Union, San Francisco, and many others. Approved and recommended by “National Association of Chief Engineers,” in convention, Springfield, Mass.. Aug.. 1891. Bronze. Silver or Gold Medals, wherever exhibited. Send for Circulars and Testimonials to LEVI LINCOLN, Treas., AVorcester, Mass. WM. S. SMITH CO., DEALERS IN HAHDWAHE Building IVlateFials Carpenters’ and Machinists’ Tools. 171 Main St, WORCESTER, MASS. SIMONDS MANUFACTURING CO., FITCHBURG, MASS. CHICAGO, ILL. SAWS AND MACHINE KNIVES SIMONDS SAW COMPANY, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. PORTLAND, ORE. Awards and Gold Medals EVERYWHERE. V stands for verse, of which we have read. But acquainted with none, we give this instead. W stands for Wallace, who, into poesy doth burst, And for German and such like, doth constantly thirst. S. H. Sanborn’s Sons, his IBook ... BOOK¬ BINDERS 150 Congr ess Street, WAS PRINTED BY F. S. BLANCHARD A CO. 134 FRONT STREET, WORCESTER, bleap P. O. Square, . . . BOSTON, MASS. Binders of Fine Cloth Edition Work at Low Prices. Special attention given to College Annuals. Town Reports, Histories, Genealogies, c., Large and Small Editions. Who have superior facilities for executing work of this kiiiLi. When you want a Catalogue, Book, Pamphlet, Paper or Magazine of any kind printed let us show you what we can do. Reasonable prices for first-class work. Don’t go to New York or Boston when you can be equally as well served here. “Come in and talk it over.’’ X stands for xcellent, we hope you will say, This book is built in that very way. 0 - Y stands for yes, that answer of fate, Which soon decides ’91’s chances of married estate. The Commonwealth, WoFeesteF Steam Heating Go., 210 front street, WORCESTER, JVIASS. A. i;. HALT. A: CO., Froprietoift. The Modern Hotel of Worcester. Cuisine Unsurpassed. Electric Bells, Electric Lights Steam Heat Passenger Elevator. Hot and Cold Water in Every Room. Telegraph Office Con¬ nected. Two Minutes Walk from Union Depot Horse Cars pass every minute to all parts of the city. It has been the object of the management to make this Hotel First-Class in every respect. Open all night. Hot suppers will be served to transients until 9 o’clock. Fine Sample IJonm for the a4a‘ � mmot1atioii of Commercial Men. SPECIAL RATES TO TRAVELING MEN. MANUFACTURERS OF pentBDo l! ptean] IJeqeHaiioi:’ AND PIPE BOILERS, FOR HKATIN J DWellirig HouHeH, BIocI public Building . steam Fans ami Hot Blast Heaters for Heating ' an l ' entilatiiig CHURCHES. HALLS AND SHOPS. ■h TUBUliAR BOILiEt S FOR FAROE .JOR.S. Correspondence Solicited. Estimates Furnished on Application. Send for Catalogue. POST OFFICE BOX HO. 956. 116 Gold St., Worcester, Mass. Z stands for Zelotes, Doc’s man of all work. Who is always kept busy with those who would shirk. 14 O! Ho! cries Willie, with beaming face, As he holds his pipe on high, C. C. LOWELL, (Successor to J. C. WHITE). HK iVOOUAreTERS EOR Mathematical t Instruments AND ARTIST MATERIALS. Also, Full Line of PAINTS, OILS, GLASS AND VARNISHES. 12 PEARL STREET, 0pp. POST OFFICE. THE VOCAIilOH. The most important musical invention of the XlXth century is tlie XTK’ALTON, a new mu¬ sical instrument constructed upon the principles of the human voice, and consequently the best accompaniment to all vocal music, sacred or secular. The tone is undistingushable from a finely voiced Pipe Organ, except that it lias a sympathetic quality not obtained from pipes, and does not occupy one-fourth the space or cost one- half the price of a Pipe Organ of similar capacity. The Clergy and Organists hall its advent with unqualified satisfaction. For churches and private music rooms it is un¬ rivalled for beautiful musical effects. Catalogues and Price-Lists Free on Application MASON luscir, M’f ' jyH., Factory, i to ii Summer St.. WORCESTER. MASS. New York Warerooms, lo East i6th St. T. D. GARD, Worker in Gold and Silver, AND BADGES, RlHGS, PlflS, JEWELS Of all made in the Best Style. REPAIRING DONE NEATLY AND WITH DESPATCH. Ur STAIUS, ' 3JO MAIN STREET. KINNICUTT DEWITT. Investment :=: Bankers, 359 MAIN ST., WORCESTER, MASS. Special attention given to investments, to appraising Securities for the settlement of Estates and the execution of commissions on the New York and Boston Stock Exchanges. The pisk Teaeheps’ Rgeneies, EVERETT 0. FISK « CO., Props. I’resillent, KVEIIKTT O. KISK, 7 Troiimiit I’lace, Bontnii, Mass. Manager.s : -W. B. Herric:k, 7 Tremont Place. Boston. Mass i H. E. Crocklr, 5 Union Sq . New York; B. F. Clark, 106 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. III.; R. H. Witl.lA.ns, A02 Richard¬ son Block, Chattanooga, Tenn.; I. C. HiCKS, 1 2 1-2 First St., Portland, Ore.; C. C. Boynton, 120 1-2 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, California. 4 i J UST watch me strut with lordly grace, A James exquisite am 1 .” 15 I ' LL sing: ‘By the Sad Sea Waves,’ the Tech did say, To the maid he loved so dear. o- Pianos, Organs, Band Instruments, • AND • ■ • • ALL KINDS OF MUSICAL MERCHANDISE, S. R. LELAND SON, 446 Main St., Worcester, Mass. P. L. RIDER, Rabber Goods WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 370 Main Street, Lincoln Honse Block, WORCESTER, MASS. Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s MACKINTOSHES Large assortment carried in stock and SrKCIAL GAllMENTS MA 1 E TO OKDEU. Rubber Clothing, Druggist Sundries. Oil Clothing, Mats and Matting, Boots and Slioes, Steam, Mill, Fire and Suction Hose. Hospital Sheeting, Belting, Packing, c. The Iialf=Tone Engravings FOR THIS BOOK WERE MADE BY THE FRANKLIN ENGRAVING CO., 17 MILK STREET, BOSTON. A. F. BRAGG, COR. MAIN AND WALNUT STREETS, Agency Boston Belting Co.’s MeclianicHl Bubber o � lSy and (ioodyear lliil)ber Co.’s “Gold Seal” Boots and Slioes. Cold Drinks, Lunch, Cigars and Confectionery. Y es, do,” quoth she, “since it’s far away And can’t disturb anyone here.” 16 r f -y‘ ■A av ' j HI c.