Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Peddler Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 70 of the 1898 volume:

o ; ' v-J-.- ' . • 1 H. A ' J PORTFOLIO OF THE CLASS OF WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE. PUBLISHED BY CHARLES A. HOYLE, Photographer, 288 BOYLSTON STREET, BOSTON, MASS. Pacalt . John E. Sinclair, Ph. D., fr Professor of Higher Mathematics. Leonard P. Kinnicutt, S. D., Professor of Chemistry. T. C. Mendenhall, Ph. D., LL.D., President. George H. White, S. B., Professor of Civil Engineering. U. Waldo Cutler, S. B., guages. Professor of Modern Lan FACULTY — Continued. Levi L. Con ant, Ph. D., Associate Professor of Mathematics. James J. Guest, B. A., Cantab., Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Alonzo S. Kimball, Ph. D., Professor of Physics. Harold B. Smith, M. E., Professor of Electrical Engineering. George H. Haynes, Ph. D., Professor of History and Economics. FACULTY — Continued. Walter L. Jennings, Ph. D., Assistant Professor of Chemistry. William L. Ames, M. E., Professor of Drawing and Machine Design. Clarence A. Chandler, S. B., Superintendent of Washburn Shops. i Joseph Beals, S. B., Assistant Professor of Physics. Zelotes W. Coombs, A. M., Assistant Professor of Modern Languages. Sidney A. Reeve, M. E., Adjunct Professor of Steam and Hydraulic Engineering. I Hi ' .-, •- V, , ti r . ' ■; ' i V r. -, tl9. Presl)man V[ear Groap. 3enior Cte5. Clarence M. Hall. Gilbert Bloss. Joseph Raymond R. Smith. William B. Bingham. . Bicknell. A. , Allison P. Ball. I t tjt SENIOR CLASS — Continued. William G. Allen. Harry B. Paige. Carl T. Clarke. Charles A. Booth. Edmond R. Cross. Harry C. Smith. Karl B. Reed. SENIOR CLASS — Continued. Edward Elisha L, C. Thrasher. Walter Slader. Charles A. Brown. Buffington. Carl G. Spencer. Frederick Whittemore. SENIOR CLASS Continued. Walter C. Fuller. Frank C. Harrington. Daniel B. Dimick. Frank E. Craig. Almon L. Fales. Albert E. Hayes. Charles T. Hawley. SI-4 V SENIOR CLASS — Continued. Howard S. Knowlton. Henry S. Lancaster James T. Rood. Edwin H. Brown. Paul S. Green. Burton A. Prince. ' Football Team. ; - ‘ Hv, r m Officer of In traction. Fred L. Dunlap, S. D., Instructor in Industrial Chemistry. Robert C. Sweetser, S. B., Instructor in Inorganic Chemistry. Arthur D. Butterfield, S. B., Assistant in Civil Engineering. Joseph O. Phelon, S. B., Instructor in Electrical Engineering. Charles M. Allen, S. B ., , Assistant in Mechanical Engineering. Alton L. Smith, S. B., Instructor in Mechanical Drawing. William H. Morse, Jr., S. B., Assistant in Mechanical Engineering. INSTRUCTORS — Continued. George A. Mitchell, Head Instructor in Machine Shop. Daniel F. O’Regan, S. B., Instructor in Chemistry. Burton E. Eames, S. B., Instructor in Mathematics and Physics. - - R. Sanford. Riley, S. B., Head Instructor in Woodwork. John Jernberg, Instructor in Blacksmithing. N. Ashworth, Instructor in the Management of Engines and Boilers. J. K. Marshall, Registrar. Miss Elizabeth K. Francis, Librarian. Washburn Shops. Mechanical Laboratory. • I A. • Tech from the East. 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Edwin Hacker Brown. Harry C. Smith. Raymond R. Smith. James T. Rood. WILLIAM GEORGE ALLEN, Mechanic. Billy never went into athletics much, but should have been pitcher on baseball team, for his outcurves are something marvellous. Set a bad example to Slader by donning golf trousers. He is the man with the deep bass voice, and has a good ear for music (his right one). His shortest way home is via Wesby and John streets. Is now with ’99, although he writes a thesis. ALLISON PETRIE BALL, Mechanic. Allie is a Worcester boy. Three years at the Worc.ester High School sufficed to bring him here. He is a good student, and stands high in the class. He had nothing to do with the bonfire racket, and was glad to show that he could sign his name. Likes the slide-rule but thinks it hardly accurate enough. Says that he spells “ sody ” with an a. Allie is Vice-President of the class for our last half year, and is a general favorite. JOSEPH DAVIS BICKNELL, Mechanic. Joe, or “ Bick’” is a native of Honolulu. Speaks Hawaian fluently. He is in favor of the annexation of the Hawaian Islands by the United States. Joe came to this country to acquire learning at Oberlin College. Co-ed. was too much for him, and he joined us in the Sophomore year, bringing Clarke with him. Is a connoisseur on the price of doughnuts, and, moreover, a baseball player of much note. He usually plays short stop, as he is best fitted by nature for that position. He is particularly fond of hydraulics and thermo. Joe is on the Senior Banquet Committee. WILLIAM BOND BICKNELL, Mechanic. Willie was a quiet, dark-complexioned fellow, but he and study had a strange antipathy for each other. Not a Spaniard but from ’97. From ’98 he went to Pratt Institute, where he is a Senior. Although a brother and a little older, he never knew as much about the “ price of doughnuts” as Joseph. WILLIAM BRISTOW BINGHAM, Electric. This little boy came from Northampton, and never could bear to be called “ Scrub.” He occasionally goes back there now, and at¬ tends chapel in the staid old town. Sometimes takes Knowlton or Cross with him and none of the fair Smith College girls could resist such a combination. William probably misses the chapel exercises at Tech, but still we never used to see him in attendance when such exercises were held. A prominent member of the famous Glee Club. GILBERT BLOSS. 2 A E, Mechaiiic. Washington, D. C. Gilly Blose prepared at Columbian Prep, and attended Columbian University two years, but happened one day to see a Tech, cata¬ logue, and, presto, joined ’98. At the first lecture he attended, the professor called him Mr. Blose, and Blose he has been ever since, for Blose is good German and Gilly was always fond of Dutch. Has been Treasurer of the class, and was elected toast-master of the ban¬ quet that never materialized. His favorite studies were French, German, and English. 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' t.- ' -s: r «■ 4- • ••. v; -- , w{l ' n ' ’ -. - A . 4 ' rr ■ r , - i V . ' ■ . V . • 1 , i ' . 4. 4 ■ 1 -. • 1 • - •. ■■ ' i ' . i ' . ’ V ! ■ ' V ■ ■S ‘ ■ • 1 ■ V ' 1 f ' .’r ■ ' iV ♦ ' ..J f ■ . ■ ' ' f � t I 4 f ■ ' • .k: . ?■. _r rv vir. • : v_;ri ..f i ::ri:.-. V .t; .•-•- . . ' f ■ • .1 .. ' r , . • ..._ i r ■■■t ; -j ■(: I p ?, ' • ' r ' ' 1 ' ? . ; ■ ' «• ■-.•j I’ .--.j- ' v j:ri:j T ' •. r , T ■ fl: . ' :.• ) ?; ■? • ' ■ . . -i vior ’- .yV, - -,4V.. r. I-. . i.-. . it ' C , J V ■. f vi’.r ■ i « .« « 1 ir. fK f ■ I ' -o i ' ..: yf - . . 4 1. (! _ .Iv . 41 CHARLES ARTHUR BOOTH, r A, Mechanic. ’Andsome ’Arry made his debut on this mundane stage on the last day of 1876, a fitting close to the most disastrous year in our his¬ tory. He graduated from the Southbridge High School and entered Worcester Academy, which he left at the end of a year to enter W, P. I, It is still a matter of profound self-congratulation to the Academy authorities that he left the place, as it is the first case on record of his leaving anything worth taking. He is very popular with the ladies, who admire his large proportions and manly form. In athletics he is way up and can play anything from marbles to the great American. He could lick Peg Morse with one hand. Very patriotic at times. Likes to be on the wrong side of an argument and generally is. Under all, ’Arry is as fine and whole hearted a man as you would care to meet, and will be successful and popular anywhere. Has been everything in sight: Class President, ist term Freshman year. Associate Editor, W. P. L, captain football team, captain of every class team on record, farewell orator, etc. THOMAS TREGO BRIGGS, A E, Mechanic. Coeymans. N. Y. Tommy, or Trego, as he was known, was one of the few who took a special course from the beginning of his career in Tech. Was very easy-going and never worried the profs, by studying too hard. He had that desirable faculty of preventing the professors from call¬ ing on him in quiz by “ simply looking them in the eye.” He was greatly interested (?) in machine-shop work, and on shop mornings could usually be seen “ going up to college” about nine, when he went at all. Was one of the stars under Sir Roger. Decided to leave us at the middle of the Junior year to cut ice on the Hudson. CHARLES ARTHUR BROWN, r A, Charlie came from the Gardner High School, “ by gosh,” being one of the original members of ’98. German wasn’t his strong point- Thinks making up conditions is a cinch, especially when they happen to be in Analytical Geometry, though he would much rather get an exam, discounted from a general dislike for work. Charlie thinks South Gardner is a pretty good place, and has to make bi-weekly visits to see that he, she, or it remains so. Comes from the land of buncoes, goldbricks, and fresh hay, but says he is no relation to Farmer Brown of Gardner. EDWIN HACKER BROWN, Mechanic. Ned is a Harvard graduate, who was n’t satisfied with one degree, and so joined us two years ago to get another. That he was welcomed and appreciated is attested by his election as Class President for the last Senior term. He is most fortunate in having made our acquaintance after our mutually childish years were over, and we had attained the staid dignity of Juniors, so that no grinds on his Fresh¬ man follies can be worked off on him. That he is one of the best liked men in the class is only the just meed of the scholarly attain¬ ments and pleasing personality which are peculiarly his. GEORGE DeFORREST BROWN, Mechanic. Putnam, Conn. A firstclass foot ball player. Played on the Varsity and on the ’98 team — when the faculty didn’t object. Decided that he had missed his calling in corning to Tech, and so left us after the Sopho¬ more exams. ELISHA LELAND BUFFINGTON, Chemist. “ Buff” is a born pharmacist. He early learned the properties of lactic acid, and has since acquired an extensive knowledge of the nutritive value of other liquids, etc. Received his preparation for Tech at the famous B. M. C. Durfee, Fall River, High School. Spent two years at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, and carried away the degree of Ph. G. “ Lish ” is a “ globe trotter,” having made a trip completely around the earth, and can give many interesting accounts (not “fairy tales”) of his adventures. Having had three years’ experience with ’94, he fortunately joined the chemists of ’98, in their Senior year, and has proved a creditable addition to the class. “ Buff” is a very accommodating fellow, and much used as an ency¬ clopaedia of maritime affairs. ■ r ' � .n ■ --■ ’ , 1 jjjf ' it ■ V ' N’i. ' - , - - _ - C J . v.‘t -rsi ?4li Ji ALBERT HOIT BUMSTEAD, Civil. Bumstead hailed from Atlanta, Ga., and began his career at Tech as a civil engineer. He was very independent and would study only those subjects which he liked, and in which he was sure to excel. Was an easy-going fellow and easily left us at the middle of the Junior year. We understand he is now taking a special course at Harvard. CARL THOMPSON CLARK, r A, Electric. “Tincture” (strength not exactly known) comes from Honolulu, that beautiful Island City, which was rendered immortal by Steven¬ son. After various and weary wanderings, he landed at Oberlin College in the wilds of Ohio, but co-ed. was too much for Joe, his companion and countryman, so he was forced to try again. Led by the Fates, he finally struck the Tech at the opening of ’98’s Sopho¬ more year. Carl is an athlete of no mean ability, having played tackle on the Varsity team since his entrance. He is on the Banquet Committee, as liquid member. FRANK EDMUND CRAIG, r A, Mechanic. Frank comes from Fitchburg, where he figured as sharpshooter in the militia. When he came to Tech, he was transferred to the Worcester Light Infantry, where he remained until informed that no Tech man could have one night a week engaged. One of the stubbornest men on earth. Not a student, but stands well in the class. He has been with us throughout, except for a short absence during our Junior year, due to a proclivity for attending bonfires and consequent inability to sign a certain paper. One of our athletes. Has played on the Tech football team, and was on the ’98 eleven. Was vice-president of the Athletic Association. EDMUND RUST CROSS, Electric. Huntington. Crossco is Div. A’s literary representative. He is responsible for the class history and composed the song for the Freshman banquet. Firm believer in the “ Black Cat. Has always stood well in the class, but did get tired of writing laboratory reports. Has always chummed with Bingham and seems to have a great interest in North¬ ampton. This quiet, modest young chap was one of th e Electric’s quartette which made a name for itself “ over in Salisbury labs.” Also a member of the whistling chorus. DANIEL BAKER DIMICK, 2 A E, Mecha 7 iic. “ Demmick,” “ Demmuck,” or most anything will answer for him. Had great success in growing a blonde mustachio, and once some admiring friends nearly lopped it off. Has been manager of the football team, and now Class Treasurer, for which he has our sym¬ pathy. Is rather forgetful at times and never could remember where a lesson was, and sometimes it is said he did n’t care. Dan has many interesting boiler experiences or experiments. Also has celebrated Dewey’s victory several times. I. FENNO ELLIOT, 2 A E, Mechanic. Brunswick, Me. One of our recruits from ’97. Found ’98 too fast company, for he was a quiet, retiring chap, and so left after staying with us a year. One of the famous Brunswick trio. Was universally liked by those who knew him. ALMON LAWRENCE PALES, Chemist. A 1 comes from West Medway of which Boston is sometimes thought to be a suburb. A regular member of’98. For the last three years he has belonged to that sacred duo who lead a solitary and dreary existence, as the watchdogs of the Salisbury laboratories. He also held for three years the responsible position of manager, chief libra¬ rian, and door boy at the Free Public Library. Was Class President for the first half of his Senior year, having served the previous half year as Secretary. Is senior member of the firm “ Salisbury Labor¬ atory Detective Co., Private Police and Skilled Detectives.” A member of the W. P. I. Y. M. C. A., and chairman of the Portfolio Committee. • v • ' .■■ ' Wrrri ' ' ri ■ it_ ' ■ ' ■ t ' V ' .. • t t ' 6;e ’V ■‘. ' PI- V V r £ V� 1 • • ■ ' ; vT • t‘ • % -;i -o ' Lii- 4- ' ' . 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I iU ' ’ PHU .f� i-. t ' ' : Y 4 .. ;rf . 1 - ■ - .i • ' I • ■ ’ ' , ' i • - ' « r 4 M ■r. j M ' { 0! M J «• - ;-,.7 ..•! ’ ' r:-r ' , -y.- . A . ' , If ' ;- - .V. : V ' ; t,:. ; ' r , f ..ViSfvff .; ' ' i:. ' ' ' i ■ Y , ■- ... , • - ' - -• ' , I . � ( ■“ t f ‘ ••• ' , 4 ' V •� - - ’ ' ' ' ' - � • ' -♦ i?‘ I v. i « ' TL . tv.«o 1 o - . f,, ‘ V ' v ' - ■ ' i s • w . • 3£i ft . . • . 2 ' Ilf � . • V,- . ; -• .Y- -i . : . ' ■ . ' rAV.V; ..f;.._ ,,, «V , ' 1 - iiw ' • ■ . ■-♦ 7 -. ' ' ' -Vf ' T ■ I. ' ' .4 Vl . , .., , , . C ' ‘■! J , . .or. ' .’r .! ;• , • ■ . _ n 4 - ■ i.i • , _ ■ . ■ 1 ' . ' ‘r .J !£ -«-fhO « J Aii.fj ' - 1 •■ . • ■i:h i ' Y � « ' . - « .,v f WINIFRED HERRMAN FERRY, Mecha7iic. “Dutchy” was a wild and woolly specimen from Northampton, and one of the men who will be longest remembered by the mem¬ bers of the class. He was a queer compound of thorough good- heartedness and deplorable recklessness. A firstrate athlete and no mean scholar when he worked, which was too seldom. He is now a member of the United States Volunteers from this State, and is in scenes of sterner conflict than he passed through here. ARTHUR TAYLOR FULLER, Mechanic. Known to everyone in class but himself “ Slow Fuller,” in contra¬ distinction to “ Fat.” A student, and one of those lucky dogs who get excused from examinations, but he always took them. Besides being Secretary the first part of this year he was one of ’98’s lonely representatives in the cross-country runs of ’97. He is a member of Mrs. Cutler’s gang (not U. W.), and delights in telling a joke. A zealous member of the Y. M. C. A., and a thoroughly good, con¬ scientious Christian lad. HENRY M. FULLER, Mechanic. Came to us from California, but the cold weather and the dreary car rides from Leicester, on shop mornings, broke down his health. He left us in February of our Freshman year, and entered into his final rest when summer came. Quiet in the extreme, only those who came in close contact with him knew his sterling worth. WALTER CLARK FULLER, 2 A E, Mechanic. Mt. Vernon, N. Y. “ Walley,” “ Fat,”or “Monk” prepared at Stevens Institute Prep., but thought Hoboken was too near home, so he came to Tech. He is very methodical. Has been Secretary and Treasurer of the class. He has degenerated remarkably in the last four years. Toward the end of his course, he developed a strong attachment for the gentler sex, and was always delighted to show any charming fern, the wonders of Tech. Has a pink and white complexion which would make many a girl envious. Is very good at telling stories, but usually for¬ gets the point. He thinks some of the profs, have “ w’eels,” for h seems to be missing from his alphabet. Can spell any word in the language more ways than any one else in ’98. Carried the water pail for the ’97 Varsity football team. C. H. GOODWIN. Was at one time in the class of’98, but the class of ’98 knows him no more. We have not heard from him lately, but he is likely in “ Cuby, fighting the Spain fellers.” PAUL SLATON GREEN, Civil. There were originally four Civils. In one short year that number was divided by two, but “ Poll ” made one of the happy couple to remain. He became a Special at the beginning of the Junior year, but still kept hold of Paige’s hand, until a few months ago, when he got a divorce from Harry, and his engagement with the City of Worcester has been announced. CLARENCE MORTIMER HALL, Electric. Springfield. This modest young chap who is sometimes known as the “ Deacon,” prepared at the Springfield High School. One of the brightest men in the class, but thinks we get too much for our money. Is very much interested in the ladies and in one in particular. Was in the ballet in “ Shylock, Jr.,” where he introduced the famous FitzGerald wink and the expansive smile. FRANK CHESTER HARRINGTON, 2 A E, Mechanic. Worcester. Prepared at Worcester High School. He answers to “ Harrigan,” but prefers to be called “ Fat.” Was the star full-back of the ’97 Varsity, and is a good all-around athlete. His favorite study is mechanics, and his favorite professor — oh ! any of them ! Hails from the city of Bloomirigdale, of which Worcester is a suburb. Has been Vice-President and President of the class, and as President had a very pleasant time when the shop steps were recut after the ’98- ’97 ball game. When not at home can usually be found on Lincoln Street. ' , ,. - . .- ---e 1 V ' ' • •. . ■ J X ' v_ ' ■ . ■ ’ ' 1 :A- ' V r: .A ' :lt A--air ' ' v.iir y . ' V; ♦ ' V fjl ■l. hv. ' . ; i; k ■Hi ' .) • JiK ' i ' . ” ' ’ , 1 ! fCHf- ' • ' ‘ • � . ' .r ' .r : i -� w jfe� V. r- -• .•- ii -4 V ■ ' ' j, . ' •; •} ' lA iv -q. 1 •? • ' ' .H 3 ' .v ' V W ' ' r . lU-’ ; i f ■■ ;f ■?! (. ' if ioii.-y,- q ., ' ‘ ■• • ' - ' ' ■ ;:i- . C ' ’ ' : ! i. ;..:i;;-, • . 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' k ..f ' . “ • ' I ■ ' • ... -Ilk i ■••’ • ' •■ r- ' . ■y ;,:: a- ‘ ■ ' U- ' y ••J- • O ... , - 4 . 4 .ry •..!. • ‘ • I - .-A HARRY LEANDER HASTINGS, S A E, Chemist, A Worcester Academy boy, and after trying.’98 he sampled ’99, but that was worse still, according to Harry’s story, and so he took up business as a recreation. One of our warriors in the Spanish War, but never got any farther than South Framingham. We under¬ stood that he is contemplating entering the matrimonial field some¬ time in the near future, but how foolish, as Harry is only a boy. RALPH ROY KNOWLES, Mechanic, 0 Familiarly known as “ Rah, Rah,” “ Peek-a-boo,” etc. In Political Science and Economy could out-argue any man in the class, as his wind never gave out. Got the G. B. at the end of the Junior year, and joined ’99’s menagerie, where he is now on exhibition. Has a keen appreciation of a joke, —“ Oh, I don’t know.” CHARLES TAFT HAWLEY, Mechanic, The champion student of the class, which is saying something. General all-round man, and well liked. Was a member of the victor¬ ious Freshman football team; a staunch supporter of our Institute Y. M. C. A. He served as our Vice-President in the second Sopho¬ more term, and is our Tree Orator. Is obliged to behave himself, as he is always shadowed by Slader. Thoughout the four years Hawley has been the easy leader of the first six. ALBERT EARLE HAYES, Electric, A Fitchburg boy. Came to Worcester for a change in society, and, incidentally, to attend the Tech. Studies when not out calling or playing tennis. In this way he is never bothered by being as heavy as a brick.” Our champion tennis player. Served as our Vice-President the first half of this year. Theatre fiend ; thinks “ nig¬ ger heaven ” is no good, rather go on standee. Is advised by his friends to beware of chippees, blue birds, and similar game. LOUIS ALEXANDER HENTZ, Mechanic, WORCESTER. The boy who was too young for ’95, so dropped out and waited for ’98. He made the best translation in Dutch on record, “ The elepha 7 it ' s head is hairless.” Was one of G. A. M.’s pet heathen in shop, was also very good at cutting. Finally made up his mind that Tech and he did n’t hitch, so he severed his relations with us at the end of the Sophomore year. HENRY A. HILL, Mechanic, Hill was a Southbridge contribution but in spite of this advantage he did not hit the pace soon enough and was distanced on the first lap. ALFRED OWEN HITCHCOCK, ‘J r A, Mechattic, “ Little Hitchy ” was one of the few men who did not get along- at Tech through no fault of their own. He was a conscientious student and a well known athlete and football man. He is now pursuing a course at Cornell where he is achieving pleasing success. JOHN LOVELL JOHNSON, Mechanic, A Fitchburg youth who had no use for study and did n’t do any. He is now busy counting the profits of the big bicycle concern of which his family are the owners. HENRY STODDARD LANCASTER, 2 A E, Mechanic, Worcester. “ Langcaster,” as one of the profs, calls him, prepared at Worcester High. He has a gait that would win a cake-walk any day. He joined ’98 after an experience of two years with ’97, and a severe illness. Was in the ballet in “ Shylock, Jr.,” where he helped to hold down the stage. Has been called “ a timid, retiring young man with a pink and white complexion.” Is very much interested in the- welfare of the town of Grafton. One of the editors of this book. Lately his favorite pastime has been collecting jokes about the war with Spain. fc=i3 JMl ' :H: ' ■:,.. -.. • ■v Si y it.” . v- ' -•, Tl . . • ►-, ‘♦ • • • V I :i... ■ ' . - ;!, � ' •• v.- « ' :, - A-; - ' iA ' r ' ■; ! ;. - i ’■ ' - JT t . 4 -: ' l! • I • ' v -. - f. ’ -H- UT, i •■ ' .� ' ■ ■ i : 5 ' MA ' � “ m ' ' • ■ ? • ■ is ' _ ' Ju .-•- - -■ Ste . ' j : . . ‘ ' i - ' it Je .. ' yV ' • t • H -■■ . I vl. GEORGE WILLIAM LEE, TA, Civil. “ G. Wiggley ■ ' was one of those whose sojourn among us was only mporary. He tried a chemistry course first, but not liking that, he egan again with ’99, as a knight of the transit and level. He is now away down South astonishing the natives with feats of civil engineer¬ ing and is said to be doing much better in practice t han he did here in theory. He is especially remembered for his pleasant manner and ills great popularity among the members of the fair sex. harry F. MACOMBER, Mechanic. Taunton, Mass. Came to see us from the Taunton High School, and stayed with us until just before the Sophomore finals. Thought any one could wear a “ W,’’ but was obliged to change his mind. Is now revolutionizing the civil engineering business in Taunton. HERBERT A. MOODY, Mechanic. Bert was a pink-cheeked, tired-looking chap from the wilds of Maine, who, in league with Ferry, Smith, and Perkins, held the fort 1 - 7 Dix Street, and various other haunts during the first two years. He was a really good scholar like the rest of that coterie, but the combination of such choice spirits, coupled with the Faculty ' s unap¬ preciative attitude, caused him to seek greener fields with the rest of the gang. He is now at the University of Michigan. CHARLES S. MURLESS, Civil. A poor, unfortunate youth was Murless. He was good at nothing, not even “ bluffing,” in which he tried hardest to succeed. He was too fast for the W. P. I., tried the M. I. T., but even they could not keep up with him. When last heard from he was back trying to run his native town of Holyoke. THOMAS LEVERETT NELSON, t r A, Mechanic. “ Levy ” was a popular though languid youth. Dropped from ’97, he spent our Freshman year with us. Played football and smoked while here. Was on the Varsity eleven. Decided that engineer¬ ing was not his forte, and is now a practising lavvyer, having been duly admitted to the bar. WILLARD B. NELSON. Mr. Nelson did not stay with us long. Any one desiring infor¬ mation of him should go either to Slade r or to his native town, St. Johnsbury, Vt. ARTHUR SIMON NEWCOMB, Chemist. Stub Newcomb was a whole circus in himself. He could enter¬ tain the chemists for hours with his sleight-of-hand performances, his Irish jigs, and his songs and stories. He was probably one of the best men at “ bluffing ” that ever came to Tech. He, never came back after the first year, much to our disappointment, for he was our own dear, darling, dancing-doll. HARRY BROWNING PAIGE, Civil. One of the Paiges from the Hardwick book, but now blossomed out into a full Encyclopaedia of Civil Engineering, etc. Quiet, but gets there. Was our Secretary in the second half of the Junior year Nearly obliged to leave us, on account of illness, but to the satisfac¬ tion of all, he grittily held on. Is now our sole surviving representa¬ tive in the department of Civil Engineerino- ILEY PERKINS, Mechanic. “ Si ” was one of the most popular men in the class and one of the funniest mortals that ever lived. He had a preternaturally solemn countenance and a genius for odd remarks that was irresistible In company with H. C. Smith he inaugurated and managed with great success a Wild West show in the Freshman shop practice room and won Mr. Badger’s heart by his skill in throwing chisels into the ceil¬ ing. He was a famous guard on the eleven and one of the strong men of the class. After the bonfire investigation shell had exploded he landed m M. I. T., where all good men have a cinch, and where real talent is appreciated, he being a prime favorite there. burton ADAMS PRINCE, Mechanic. “ I would I were a soldier, not a student,” - Spanish Student, ur so ler boy. Private Prince, Co. C, 2d Regiment, U. S. V., now in onda. A Worcester boy and a general favorite. “ Buss ” or “ Bus- er as he is familiarly known, was our dignified President the first a o t e Junior year. Knows how to shoot a gun, and could not resist t e temptation to hunt larger game than partridges, so left us rst of May to fight for his country. Gets his diploma, however. n account of size should make a nice general, but should beware oi alligators and moccasins. KARL BEAGARY REED, 2 A E, Mechanic. A Worcester High School boy, remained with us three years and a half, when his health went back on him, and he left for Nova Scotia to recuperate. Karl intends to finish with ’99. Has been President of the class and also of the Musical Association, and was one of the most popular men in school. JAMES THERON ROOD, Electric. Jimmy is a Worcester boy. Came from the Worcester High School, being one of the few who required only three years there to prepare for Tech. He is most essentially a student, and has been booked from the beginning for the first six. James is peculiarly addicted to the front row in all lectures, being possibly a little hard of hearing. He is a most zealous photographer, and will tell you anything you wish to know about photography, or anything else. Is a thorough convert to the slide rule, and uses nothing else. He is one of the editors of this volume. WALTER SLADER, Mechanic. Came from Acworth, N. H., and is sometimes known as the “ India Rubbe r Man.” Most always seen with Hawley. Attends various theatres and sits well up front, not on the stage but as near as possible to it. Of course, he goes only for the educational benefit to be derived therefrom and purely in the interests of science. Slader has been one of the hardest workers in the class. HARRY CAMPBELL SMITH, V Mechanic. H. C. came here from Wakefield Military Academy, where he held the rank of captain. Answers to Harry, Smith, or “ Pique,” from a favorite pastime of his. Is of noble but piratic Scotch ances¬ try. He entered with ’97, but, realizing his mistake, he quickly joined us. He is always sure he will flunk his exams., but is still with us to graduate. He is an athlete and a scholar. Has a prefer¬ ence for baseball, and was pitcher on the Senior nine. He has been manager of several of the athletic teams. Was toastmaster at our half-way-through dinner, in spite of ’97. He was Assistant Editor of the W. P. 1 . {requiescat in pace), is Editor-in-Chief of the W. P. 1 . Journal, and one of the editors of this volume. LEON SMITH, Mechanic. This quiet and innocent-looking youth was another of the many good men to whom ’98 has had to bid farewell. “ Pete ” or Hymen, as he was known, was one of the best football men in the class, and was as wily in everything else as they make them. He met his Waterloo at the exams, after the bonfire, and is now doing well in a business position in Boston. RAYMOND RALSTON SMITH, 2 A E, Electric. Ray came from the Grafton High School and is a football and baseball player, even pitched on the Senior ball team when it “ de¬ feated” the Junior class team. Has been President of the class and of the Athletic Association. Is now Class Orator and a member of the Board of Editors of the class portfolio. Has celebrated some of the victories of the war with the chosen few. GEORGE CARL SPENCER, Chemist. Carl came from the Gardner High School to become a member of 95. They were not his style, and, foreseeing the class of the future, he left at the end of his Freshman year and waited two years till ’98 appeared. Tired of the limitations of a quiet country life he moved m . -r . p ' • ' ■; s ■ h t . ® •• •c . ' ' ■ ‘t ' ' ' ■ ' ‘- ' vv. ' ■•■ ' • ' ' ■ ::, , r, ® ' ' t ' V lv.� ii ' l ' ‘ ' ■f i ’. i i? ■“?.. ' ■. ' ' ■ ' ’ • - • k -r ’ ' ' ’■ ’• ' ' ' -K-, • -r - - p. ' A .■ ’ • -� ■ � i • ; 4 , ; ' ‘ if ' h ' t ' ' ’ ■• • ' ■jjT’� jX If ■ ' . i}..� l i .J ' ■ ' ' ' ’ ' ••■ % k’i ' ilf ' J ' iii ' ll tfni i: � ' ♦ ' ' ' la VijXr� 4 D 3 -i ' ’ . ♦ “ • ■i i 5 t;,i ■ ssa ■ ' •, ’■S ' ■ . ' I p � iis. ji ■ • V • - � ii ‘ 18 ! ,fc •«, Ijb. ' ; f;. iVf - 4 � • ■ . _ ' W ' ' bi ' IV i ' V to Worcester in ’95. Is the only benedict in the class, having en¬ joyed that proud title during his entire course with ’98 and is very proud of his little Dorothy. I am afraid that in spite of his many good traits, Carl belongs to the sect known as “ grinds,” but he cer¬ tainly does not grind in vain. Ask him about his “pulls” in chem- istry. He is our present Class Secretary. KNOWLTON HOWARD SPRAGUE, Electric. Known to the general public by the various appellations of “ H. S.,” Chub, High School, Mr, S. Hagan,” etc. Always puts his friends in mind of Henry Esmond, of which character he is particu¬ larly fond, dividing most of his reading between Thackeray’s work and “ Romola.” Is not fond of ladies, that is, of not more than one or two at a time. Things southern, city or country, seem, to attract him. Knowlton has been an electrician from youth up, and it is said,that his cradle was run by an electric motor, and that he learned his ‘A B C’s ” from S. P. Thompson’s book for children. For the past year has been chief instructor and professor to Jimmy. Besides this exhausting occupation he has found time to favor the public with valuable writings, his first work being in its ’steenth edition, and extremely noteworthy articles of his have appeared in that scientific journal, the Sunday Spy. Rumor has it that after considerable urg¬ ing Knowlton has consente d to become the head of the General Elec¬ tric Company and he soon leaves for the metropolis of Schenectady. CLIFTON BINGHAM SYNYER, 2 A E, Mechanic. Clif came to Tech from Williston Academy and seemed to like Worcester. He did not like studying, however, probably because it interfered with his other affairs, and after trying our class, thought that he would like to try ’99. This he did, but not for long, as Clif could n t stand it, and in June, ’97 vvent to Chicago for business. Worcester was sorry to lose him, but Chicago must be the gainer. EDWARD CHANDLER THRASHER, r A, Chemist. Ned entered 95 after one year at the St. Johnsbury Academy, but discovering the error of his ways he staid only one year with ’95, leaving and entering 98 in January of her Freshman year. An ex- honorable Secretary and Class Prophet. He early developed a taste for peaches, but got bravely over that and substituted in place of it a relish for “ pie faces. Ned is one of those blessed freaks who always stand high without grinding for it. He warmed the heart of the doctor with his organic notes, but that did n’t seem to affect his mark. Made a very decided hit on the amateur stage as Portia in Shylock, Jr., creating an audible stir among the chappies in the front row at his first appearance. Has been known to go to Boston alone, but much prefers to have Pa Brooks go with him. FREDERICK WARDELL WHITTEMORE, Mechanic. Skinny hails from the academic shades of Andover where he obtained his preparatory school experience and learned to chew liquorice. He is fonder of work than Bick is of doughnuts, but has time for evening strolls and afternoon tramps. He alwavs was a wiz, with a gun and carries firearms whenever he goes out daytimes, but his own suffice at night. The only man who ever lived a month at 7 Dix without committing a deadly assault on Freddy. He and Craig are in company and divide the labor of life equally. Whit does the work and Craig curses the man that gave it out. Fred is blessed with a most sunny and imperturbably good-natured dispo¬ sition, and is a general favorite for that reason. He has had the usual share of class offices and honors. •ix ■ y V