Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Peddler Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1907 volume:

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SINCLAIR Professor of Higher Mathematics To its true frierid and beloved professor , DR. JOHN E. SINCLAIR , the Class of 1907 most affectionately dedicates this book. iProfes or STofm €. Sinclair have been a member of the original faculty of y j an institution; to have taught in that institu¬ tion continuously for thirty-nine years; to have enjoyed the esteem and affection of every class that has come under his instruction in that long time,— such a record is indeed worthy of note in the case of any professor. John E. Sinclair, professor of higher mathematics at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute, the last mem¬ ber of the original faculty of the Institute now engaged in institute work, was graduated from Dart¬ mouth College in 1858. The following year he spent in teaching at Adrian, Michigan, and from 1859 to 1863 he was a tutor in Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri. During the next six years he was professor of math¬ ematics in the Chandler School of Science, Dartmouth College, and in 1868 he came to the newly-founded Worcester County Free Institute of Industrial Science to fill a similar position. Professor Sinclair received the degree of A. M. from Washington University in 1863, and from Dartmouth College in 1879. In 1883 he was further honored by his Alma Mater with the degree of Ph.D. Professor Sinclair’s method of instruction in math¬ ematics is unique, and never fails to make a marked impression upon his students. By an endless supply of homely illustrations and expressions he makes clear the labyrinths of calculus to the dullest mind. 6 The oldest member of the Faculty in years and in length of service, Professor Sinclair is as young at heart as the most youthful instructor. The Class of 1907, in common with all friends of the Institute, graduates and undergraduates, wish the senior pro¬ fessor, elected the most popular, many years more of health and active usefulness. 7 Class Committee. Clifton C. Quimby, Chairman. Daniel Asher, Arthur J. Knight, Raymond S. Hall, Urban A. Mullin, Thomas W. Howard, Charles W. Powers, Wilbur C. Searle. 8 Cla s (0rgam?aticm Senior gear—Second ®erm. President , Clifton C. Quimby. Vice-President , Howard H. Haynes. Secretary, Robert D. Center. Treasurer, Eustis Bosson. Sergeant-at-Arms , George H. Bigelow. atrtrisorp Committee. Walter H. Jenks, Chairman. Joseph F. Cullen, Donald H. Mace. picture Committee. Percy C. Smith, Chairman. Donald H. Mace, George H. Bigelow. Commencement announcement. Raymond S. Hall, Chairman. Wilbur C. Searle, Howard H. Haynes, Carl W. Stocks, William L. McGrath. Class 3Bap Committee. James T. Power, Chairman. Phineas A. Beaman, Walter H. Jenks, Herbert C. Poore, Thomas W. 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E E • t— ffi P • E • X O u aS P c’ as E u o P • L 3 P • • u 3 P • • to -X G 4) —� • • co G 4 —■ • � J3 E • � H 3 a XI £ 3 a •-A • • • Hi 33 • u • u • ft u u E «- (U H •o c o o a CO CLASS OF 1907 Personal iHtetrijesi Daniel Asher (Chemical). Dan was born April i, 1886, in Worcester, Mass. He prepped at the Classical High School, graduating in 1903. Dan is an exception to the rule that chemists are not mathemati¬ cians. He was an associate editor of the class-book, but nobody should blame him for that, for the honor (?) was literally thrust upon him. Dan is thinking seriously of going on a tour giving whistling concerts; we hope he’ll go a long way before he gives his first one. Phineas Alden Beaman (Mechanical). Pete was born in Princeton, Mass., May 4, 1886. He prepped for Tech at Worcester Academy, and entered Tech in ’03. Pete is about 6 1-6 feet from north to south, and 1V2 feet east and west at his lower extremity, necessitating a No. 14 shoe. He stands as authority that two pairs of sevens are not equivalent to one pair of fourteens. Pete has been on the ’Varsity football team for three years. In the future he expects to follow “some line of engineering,” which might be criticised as being indefinite. Albert Gallatin Belden (Mechanical). “Bert” opened his eyes first in Lenox, Mass., June 5, 1885. His early life was spent on a farm, but he left that peaceful abode and came to Worcester Tech in 1903, after graduat¬ ing from the Lenox High School. He played right field in the class baseball team. “Bert” and “Pete” spent their theses time at Chaffins upon an investigation of water-wheels, tobaccos, organs and sundry other things. 11 George Herbert Bigelow (Mechanical). “Big” was born in Worcester on March 3, 1884. He grad¬ uated from the Waukegan High School, and took a year of post-graduate work at the Worcester English High School. He entered Tech in ’03, and hopes to leave in ’07, no sooner, no later (for some of us do leave before the rest of the class). It is rumored that George Herbert tried to apply a slide rule in counting the hairs of a moustache, laboriously cultivated in the summer of ’06. He intends to follow up Teddy’s “nu sistum” of spelling. Eustis Bosson (Electrical) $. r. A. Eustis aided the general confusion in Chelsea on Feb. 8, 1884. He made preparation for his fate at Reading High School, and later at Worcester Academy. Bosson has the unparalleled honor of having served his grateful class for four years in the same capacity, namely, as Class Treasurer. As a result, he is fully versed in the ways of high finance. Frederic Streeter Brown (Electrical). Brown first saw the light of day in Lenox on Feb. 9, 1886. In this metropolis he spent the early years of his life getting ready for the later j r ears, i. e., Tech, and its consequences. “F. S.” was a little angel when he first arrived, but developed encouragingly into a card-sharp and champion cussologist. He is a shark, without a doubt, and devours everything that comes his way in his own maidenly fashion. Alvin Bradley Burgess (Mechanical) 2. A. E. “Brad.” put forth his first holler on April 11, 1885, in Worces¬ ter. He prepped at the Worcester High School, and entered Tech in 1902. After a year of hard work he was taken sick and was obliged to remain out a year. The experience proved so disagreeable that he has done no work since. He passes his leisure time at the “Sig” house, that is, until about 5.30. Then he may be seen to be dreamily walking down the street, evidently watching for some “ladye faire.” He prom¬ ises to be quite a family man. 12 Joseph Thompson Butterfield (Electrical) 0. X. Joe happened along at Walpole, N. H., about Aug. 16, 1884. He spent two years at Vermont Academy before favoring Tech with his presence. Joe has been a pillar of the basket¬ ball team for three years, and has also been athletic director. He is a devout admirer of all that is good and beautiful in womankind, to whom his manly beauty is irresistible, even though he didn’t have on a “biled shirt” at the sophomore banquet. He will doubtless come out all right if he “only uses his common sense.” Robert Downing Center (Mechanical). 0. X. Bob began to chew the rag in Washington, D. C., on Aug. 17, 1880. He came to Tech from the High School there, and entered with 1903, but decided that a later class would be more congenial. Co nsequently, after two and one- half years in a draughting-room, he joined the ’07 Mechanics, who, since then, have had the benefit of his more or less complimentary and entertaining remarks. While at Tech he has been Secretary of the Mechanical Engineering Society, 1905-1906, and a member of the Junior Prom. Committee. He expects to return to Pennsylvania, where “white men live,” and have things made to order. Albert Percy Chapman (Electrical). Chappie first saw the light of day Feb. 5, 1883, in Spring- field, Mass. He prepped for Tech at the Central High School there. Shorty’s mammoth intellect won him a place on the Advisory Committee of ’07, and the presidency of the A. I. E. E. During his first three years he generally spent his spare time in the library, but this last year he seems to be roaming elsewhere. Chappie expects to follow either electrical railway construction or power development. Joseph Francis Cullen (Chemical). Joe was born Jan. 24, 1885, in Worcester; he prepped at the English High School, and entered Tech in ’03. Joe is a steady smoker, and does credit to his profession in this respect at least. The habit has done him little harm, if one may judge by his appearance; whether he attributes his good health to his intimacy with the weed, or to his abstinence from study, is not definitely known, but he holds the Tech record for silver hairs; but that’s nothing, there are lots of men in the class who haven’t even got them. Joe played fullback on the class team. 13 George Francis Doran (Chemical). George began work on May 28, 1885, but stopped soon after. He was born in Worcester, and graduated from the Classical High School in ’03. “Red” has been quite promin ent in base¬ ball, having made a long stop in the position of shortstop on both ' Varsity and class teams. “Red” was a chemist for three and one-half years before he began to smoke, and now he has a T. D. that would just about fit a doll. George finds his baseball practice useful in the laboratory when he wishes to make a good shot with a wet sponge. Louis Richard Dwyer (Chemical). “Cozy” sang his first song June 28, 1883, in Bradford, Mass. He prepped at Haverhill, and later at Phillips-Andover. He entered Dartmouth in 1902, taking the general science course, but left for Tech at the end of his junior year. “Cozy” immediately came out with the baseball team, on which he did good work as pitcher. There really seems to be good reason for his following up baseball, as it proves to be a very economical source of flannel shirts. As for dances, why, there isn’t a good spieler in the city that the ex-Dart¬ mouth doesn’t know, and he was never known to come to Tech without at least one new song. William George Eckert (Chemical). Bill, or Wiggie (soft g, please), added one to the population of Boston Dec. 26, 1884. He prepped for Tech at the Tech¬ nical High School in Springfield, and Nazareth Hall, a mili¬ tary school in Pennsylvania. When asked about what he had done at Tech, Bill said he had played a little tennis, and was sparring-partner for Kinny, but his specialties are “Polly Si” and argumentation. Bill comes up to Tech quite often sometimes, and not at all the rest of the time. Bill shares his spare time between shaving and cultivating his tenor voice. 14 Frank Morrow Ferguson (Mechanical). Frank is a son of Worcester, who was born October 30, 1885, and attended its grammar and high schools. He was one of the ambitious ones who made Tech successfully after three years of prep school. While he has not done very much in athletics, he won his numerals in the cross¬ country runs, and has attended faithfully the athletic games when Tech teams have played in the city. He has been prom¬ inent in the Glee Club, having sung second tenor in the quartette. “Carry me Back to Old Virginia” is an old favorite of his. Of late “Skyler” has put up a strong bid for supremacy in a course in rough-house under D. T. Smith (?). If you have lost an eraser, see “Skyler.” Alfred Francis Finneran (Electrical). A. F. showed up in Worcester Jan. 17, 1885. He graduated from the Classical High School in ’03, and entered Tech the next fall, where he is known as the active partner of the firm of Stinson Finneran. He is a good authority on en- tropy, providing the question may be found “in the book.” For four years he has devoted his entire attention to his studies, leaving the social side for later on. Finneran ex¬ pects to take a course with the General Electric Company for the next two years. Arthur Lincoln Gammage (Chemical) A. T. i2. “Gam” began his career in Woonsocket, R. I., Aug. 28, 1884, but is trying hard to outlive it, for it really isn’t his fault. “Gam” is generally a hard worker, but he will go “fussing” now and then. He played on the class baseball team and held part of the rope when alumni field was being cleared. “Gam” never offends by not laughing at a joke, in fact he generally laughs too soon. We hope he will soon buy a fountain-pen, as he refuses to pay rent on the ones he bor¬ rows. Waldo Julius Guild (Mechanical). Waldo was born in Walpole, Mass., Feb. 16, 1885. He re¬ ceived his college preparation in the Walpole High School, graduating with the class of 1902. The next year was spent with the Medfield Electric Light Power Company and the Walpole Card Clothing Company. He entered Tech in ’03, and was surprised and delighted to learn, in his Junior year, that sheep will survive the operation of having their wool removed. 15 John William Hackett (Electrical) T. A. Joe, or Bill, arrived on the scene of battle in Worcester on Aug. 8, 1885. Being anxious to know the world well, he went to Fitchburg, where he prepped for Tech. Joe is a jolly good fellow, and furnishes no end of fun for the Electrics. He is a running mate to George I., and no statement in ther¬ mo is considered correct until he has answered “yes” to the “Do you agree with that, Mr. Hackett ?” Joe expects to take a course with some large electric company, probably the Gen¬ eral Electric Company. Percy Mortimer Hall (Electrical) n. 0 . ir. Percy was unloaded on the unsuspecting town of Fall River on Feb. 20, 1886, He prepped for the inevitable at the B. M. C., Durfee High School. At Tech he has been very prom¬ inent in athletics, having played on the basketball team, besides being captain. He has also been manager of the football team and the class baseball team, which is a record that few Tech men can equal. Raymond Stearns Hall (Mechanical). The voice of R. S. Hall was heard first on Dec. 12, 1884, in Worcester. He graduated from the English High Schhol in ’02, and entered Tech with ’06. After spending a year recov¬ ering from the shock of Tech life, he entered again with ’o7. He won fourth place in the cross-country runs of ’05, due, it is said, to the fact that he met no appreciable resistance. He was a director of the Athletic Association in 1905, and has been prominent in the Y. M. C. A. George Herbert Harrison (Civil) 2. A. E. George was born in the “Comb City” May 10, 1886. He pre¬ pared for Tech in Leominster High School. George is a great fusser, but this does not seem to impair his ability as an engineer. He is a good tennis player, and missed, by a narrow margin, being the second man of 1907 to have his name engraved on the championship cup. 16 William Lucius Harwood (Electrical). Bill was the innocent cause of a differential increase in Wor¬ cester’s population on Nov. 30, 1883. He graduated from the English High School. Billy is noted for his promptness at recitations, and his extreme volubility. Duff’s lucid (?) treatise on natural philosophy has no terrors for Bill, for in the High School he waded through a similar maze as assist¬ ant to the head of the department. The favorite query in mechanics has always been, What did Billy get?” He be¬ lieves in all work and no play. Raymond Arnold Haskell (Electrical). Si” was perplexed for the first time on Aug. 30, 1884, in Hopkinton, Conn. His perplexity increased during his course at Southbridge High School, and culminated in an acute attack when he arrived at Tech. Si’s genial and humor¬ ous character, and his unique command of a peculiar vocab¬ ulary, have made him known to all, while his Now, I don’t quite see that,” has served to take up many hours in the class-room which might otherwise have been devoted to more harmful things. Truman Davis Hayes (Mechanical) A. T. Trump,” though not as old as he looks, was born at South Hadley, Mass., Dec. 10, 1880. He attended the Rindge High School, Cambridge, and after graduation spent some time at the machinists’ trade. During his summer vacations he has been in charge of several large hydraulic installations. Trump has participated in cross-country runs and basketball, but he is especially interested in any rough-house” that may be going on, and still he likes Sammy” just the same. As for the future, he looks favorably at foundry practice. Howard Harry Haynes (Electrical). Howard entered society in Sturbridge on Jan. 18, 1885. He prepped at the Southbridge High School, and is the third member of his family to come to Tech. Here he is generally known as “Chappie’s Old Woman.” Howard is very active in class affairs, having served on the Advisory, Junior Banquet and Commencement Committees. He is now class Vice-pres¬ ident. In July he expects to go into electric railway work. 17 Fritz Arthur Hedberg (Electrical) tt. w. tt. On Jan. 26, 1886, there appeared in Worcester a little tow¬ headed boy named Fritzie. He was quiet and bashful and so no one ever dreamed that he would some day be an athlete. He began early to take it easy, and did as little as the law would allow up through to the end of his course at the English High School. The embracing air of the chemistry lecture room aroused in Fritz a desire to become famous, so he plunged into athletics, where he has always done excellent work. He played on the ’Varsity football and baseball teams, was captain of the class football and baseball teams, and manager of the famous polo team. Fritz is right at home in a football game, and as captain in ’06 he led the men through many a hard-fought game. He is President of the W. P. I. A. A. Fritz expects to work a year and then come back to Tech for post-graduate work. John Mascroft Houghton (Mechanical). “Bull” was born on the last day of 1884, in Worcester. He prepped at the South High School. While abhorring un¬ necessary work of all kinds, he has a weakness for skating. He played on the class baseball team. Flas he a great affec¬ tion for Tech? “Not so you’d notice it.” Thomas Warren Howard (Civil) 2. A. E. Tommy came to Sept. 3, 1884, in Worcester. His love of excitement attracted him to Kennebunk, Me., where he pre¬ pared for Tech at the High School. Tom’s business ability was recognized early, and he has served a faithful term as manager of the Journal. He was also Class Secretary and is partly responsible for the Class-book. Walter Hayden Jenks (Mechanical) T. A. “Walt” was born July 9, 1884, in Pomeroy, Ohio. He grad¬ uated from Kenyon Military Academy, Gambier, O., in 1902, and worked one year for the Carnegie Steel Company. Jenks has been one of the most prominent of class men, having held the positions of Secretary of W. P. I. A. A., ’04; Sophomore football team, ’04; assistant editor and later editor-in-chief of the W. P. I. Journal; President of Junior class both terms; ’Varsity football team, ’o6-’o7. 18 Clarence Wilbur Kendall (Mechanical). Clarence was born in Felchville, Vt., in the summer of 1884. He was of a mechanical turn of mind, and came to Tech after graduating from the Technical High School in Spring- field, his home city. He was Vice-president of the Mechani¬ cal Engineering Society and was a prominent member of the Glee Club. His record has been consistently good, and gives promise of a successful future. He claims, on his oath as a Y. M. C. A. man, that he has cribbed only once in his whole course. Ralph Monroe Kibbe (Chemical). Kib began staying up nights on Nov. 17, 1885, in New Bri¬ tain, Conn. He graduated from the High School there in ’03, and came directly to Tech. Kib played goal on the class polo team, which went under the name of the “Alphas.” Kib is more or less of a philosopher; he is never disturbed by the outcome of exams., or of anything else, but takes things as they come. Nor does he waste any valuable time in ar¬ guing a question, realizing that “to argue with a fool is like carrying a lantern before a blind man.” Arthur Julius Knight (Civil). Arthur has been a native of Worcester since Feb. 17, 1885. He prepped at the Worcester High School. “Art’s” com¬ mercial efficiency is very high, and besides what little study¬ ing he does he is also a social light of prominence. He wields the gavel at the Civil Engineering Society with great effica¬ cy, and lent some of his gray matter to the Class-book. Alberto Mauricio Leon Labrit (Electrical) 0. X. The long-suffering island of Cuba goaned anew when, on June 24, 1883, the above-mentioned first saw the light of day in Logua la Grande, Santa Clara. Berty took a course at Pratt Institute, and from there came to Tech. Here his energy found an outlet in athletics; he has been on the ’Var¬ sity football team two years, and three on the baseball team. His crowning achievement, however, is the way in which he threatened to annihilate “Davy.” Berty is very wide-awake, and has always been the life of the division. 19 Tsan-Chi Lee (Special). “Chauncey” was born in Shanghai, China, April 30, 1878. He was a student at the Diocesan School, Hong Kong, and Queen’s College, Hong Kong. He later attended the University of Tientsin, from which he graduated in 1899. In 1903 he was connected with the Hankow R. R. Company. From 1904-1906 Sammy took special work at Harvard and M. I. T. In the fall of ’06 he made a worthy addition to Professor French’s disciples, occasionally absorbing a little chemistry as a side-line. Sammy is very hospitable, and de¬ lights in dining the Civils. Thomas M. Lynch (Electrical). Tommy took place in Worcester July 2, 1882, and later had the misfortune to graduate from the South High School of the same place. He then had the temerity to enter the class of ’06, but tired of their company and decided to graduate with a good class. Tommy is unique in that he is the only man in Tech who never went after his marks. He is a very fluent talker. Donald Howe Mace (Electrical) A. T. £2. In December, 1884, amid the jingle of Christmas bells, Donald Howe Mace was ushered into this world at Pepper- ell, Mass. His dramatic entrance was followed later by a quiet exit to Brockton. While looking about for a college his eye caught an “ad,” saying that he could get the max¬ imum fun and minimum work at Tech, and that ’07 was just about to set sail for a four-years’ cruise, so he enrolled. Don is the champion “penny-matcher” of the class. Don expects to follow up electric railway work in the future. Frank Alwyn Marston (Civil). Frank is another denizen of Worcester, having arrived there Sept. 21, 1885. He prepared at the South High School. Frank is generally known as a plugger, but there is a faint suspicion that there is an outside attraction which takes up his attention. He was Vice-president of the Junior class, second term, and like Mr. Fairbanks, Vice-president of the United States, succeeded in holding down the office. 20 William Louis McGrath (Mechanical) A. T. Bill appeared Sept. 6, 1885, on Long Island. After a time he left his island home and went to Fitchburg, where he grad¬ uated from the High School in ’03. In September of the same year he presented himself at Tech with an old grey felt hat, which has since been his constant companion. Bill ran in the cross-countries, and was Class Secretary for three years. He is one of the best scholars in the class, generally seeing on his report only the first letter of the alphabet. Ardashes Mourad-Khanian (Civil). “Ardash,” or “Khan,” came to in Harpoot, Turkey, Asia, Sept. 16, 1882, and for some inexplicable reason wantered to Tech. He is a graduate of Phillips-Andover. Khan’s hair is so curly that it hurts, but it makes a good place to carry pencils in. He once informed the interested audience at a civil engineering meeting that he had a good position the summer after his Junior year, but that it was hard because all the surveying he had was what he got at Tech. Urban Athanasius Mullin (Chemical) 2. A. E. On May 2, 1885, the stork made a visit of importance to Chittenden, Vt., and Urb was in the package. Vermont soon became too green to hold him, so he emigrated to Wor¬ cester, where he graduated from the Classical High School in time to enter with ’06. As the result of a difference of opinion with some of the faculty, he changed to ’07. Urb is far from musical, but he may generally be found singing some popular song. He is one of the perpetrators of the Class-book, in which his foolishness may be easily discerned. Halford Woodward Park (Mechanical) A. T. 0. Halford honored the city of Worcester with his presence April 7, 1884. He prepared for Tech at the English High School, graduating in ’03, and entered Tech in the fall. He was Vice-president of the Sophomore class, second term, and chairman of the Junior Banquet Committee. Among other things, Hal has learned that it is not necessary to kill a sheep to get its wool, and that it is not necessary to tear a bill to get fractional currency. 21 Fred Peters (Electrical) 7T. U. 7V, “Stubby” began life in London, Eng., Aug. 30, 1884. Quite early he wandered to this country and settled in Lenox, Mass. Athletics have always been his strong point at Tech, and every team during the last four years has found him an active member. During ’06 he was captain of both the base¬ ball and football teams. As a quarterback he was famous for his end-runs. Herbert Carleton Poore (Civil). “Poo” was born in Beantown on the Charles July 29, 1885. He prepped for Tech at the Fitchburg High School. Poo is a great fusser, but is also the noble lamp-post upon which the Y. M. C. A. leans. His clear bass voice is full and reso¬ nant, and is the delight of all who hear it. James Thomas Power (Chemical). Jim’s troubles began June 25, 1884, in Worcester. He grad¬ uated from the Classical High School, and entered Tech as soon as he could. (He will probably leave as soon as he can, too.) Jim had the pleasure of being toastmaster of the Sophomore banquet. He is authority for the statement that the best men don’t go into politics, and there was an alderman in the family at the time, too. Jim has one bad habit—he will insist on telling stories which were overheard in the ark. Alfred Raymond Powers (Electrical). A. R. made himself heard in North Chester April 2, 1885, but he is no relation to the first of the month. He moved to Worcester and left the South High School in ’02, entering Tech with ’06. He didn’t like the looks of the class, so spent a year working and came back again with ’07. He is authority on hot air as a motive force for vocal sound-waves, and on this account has been a handy man in the Glee Club. A. R. is at present manager of the musical association of Tech. 22 Charles Wallace Powers (Electrical) tt. w. -jt. C. W. alighted in the town of Westminster West, Vt., Sept. 27, 1883,—the long boy from the town with the long name. He attended the Vermont Academy, and from there went to Williston Seminary, and finally to Tech. Here he fell madly in love with “Hink,” and his spare moments were spent in offering up carefully prepared phases to express his admiration. He has done very fine work at Tech, and put in his spare time playing bridge. Clifton Clark Quimby (Electrical) 7 r. o). 7 r. Cliff was born in Sandwich, N. H., Feb. 17, 1884. As Sand¬ wich is eleven miles from the railroad station he did not get to Worcester until 1896. He graduated from the Wor¬ cester English High School in 1903, and came direct to Tech. Clif has been very active in Institute life. He first came into the lime-light as cross-country runner in the Sophomore year. His ability was further demonstrated in the class games. He got into the game with the 1907 foot¬ ball team, and later played left guard for two years on the ’Varsity. His case has been an instance of the position seeking the man, and he has been repeatedly sought for the Advisory Committee, Banquet Committee, Vice-president and Treasurer of the Y. M. C. A., and President of the class for both terms of the Senior year. He was a member of the Class-book Committee from the Electrics, and was chosen editor-in-chief of this production. As Cliff’s writing is a little less legible than that of the head of the English depart¬ ment, he does most of his correspondence by telephone. After having been such a good customer he will make closer connections with the company in June after graduation. Nathan Chamberlain Rockwood (Civil). Rocky was born Sept. 9, 1884, in the delightful old town of Marlboro, Mass. It is recorded that he graduated from the High School in Waterbury, Conn., so he must have moved. Rocky is the business man of the class, and succeeds in fleecing the lambs out of a good deal of money in the book and supply room. His light curly hair is the envy of all the girls in town. 23 Wilbur Chapin Searle (Mechanical) tt. o. tt. Wilbur opened his eyes in New Britain, Conn., Oct. 9, 1882. He attended the Hartford High School, and received the education of a four-years’ course in a machine shop. On entering Tech, “Wib” intended to find out how little he knew about electricity, but at the end of his Sophomore year joined the Mechanics. He was on the class track team in ’06, and won his “W” in football the same year. He was chair¬ man of the ’Varsity Banquet Committee in ’07, and member of the Class-book Committee. Fred B. Seely (Mechanical) $. I A. Fred was born in Chester, N. Y., April 29, 1884. He grad¬ uated from the Worcester Academy in ’03, and entered Tech the next fall. Fred has been quite prominent in Tech life, having been Vice-president of the junior class, first term; President of the Y. M. C. A.; Y. M. C. A. delegate to Ten¬ nessee in ’06; captain of baseball team, ’07, ’Varsity football, ’o6-’o7. Harold Walter Smith. H. W. was born in Worcester May 25, 1883. He spent one year at Worcester High School, the rest of his preparation being obtained from home study and evening school. The interval between high school and Tech was spent with the H. R. Arms Com¬ pany and the Callahan Supply Company, both of Worces¬ ter. Congratulations are due to him on the receipt of his sheepskin, and we hope that the persistency and faithfulness which he has shown so far will carry him to a successful career. Percy Clayton Smith (Electrical). Percy dropped in at Amherst on Feb. 7, 1883. He didn’t like the looks of the college in his native town, so he came to Tech. Work is his chief amusement, and he seems to be unable to get enough of it. In ’04 he entered the class games and the cross-country runs, and he has also done good work in the Glee Club. He was chairman of the Committee on Senior Class Pictures. 24 Chester Bates Starbird (Electrical). Starbird was born Oct. 7, 1881, in Buffalo, N. Y. He at¬ tended Nasten Park High School before entering Tech. He has made himself popular with every one at school, but doesn’t seem to care much for Senior applied mechanics, in which charming idiosyncrasy he may not be entirely alone. Fred William Stinson (Electrical). Stinson was a Christmas present to Thompsonville, Ct., in 1884. His course at Windsor Locks High School left his natural pugnacity and self-assertiveness undiminished. He is recognized as a king rough-houser. He is also, as stated before, the silent partner of the firm of Stinson Finneran. Carl Winslow Stocks (Electrical) 0. X. Carl appeared in Lowell April 24, 1884. He remained quietly in his home town until he got through high school, and then started out to see the country. Tech came across his line of vision and looked good, so he stayed. Lie has won points on the track and in the cross-countries. Carl leaves for Nashua as often as possible to play the leading role in a production of “The Pearl and the Pumpkin.’’ Leon Irving Thomas (Electrical) 2. A. E. Leon arrived in Brockton Oct. 2, 1884. He graduated from the High School there, and then came to Tech. Leon’s rec¬ ord here has been very satisfactory, to himself at least, owing to the fact that he has never allowed his work to con¬ flict with his real college course. Clarence Edward Thompson (Mechanical) 0. X. Clarence broke the stillness of Farnham, Canada, on March 14, 1883. He moved to Manchester, N. H., and graduated from the High School there in 1901. He worked for a year with an electrical contractor before coming to Tech. His voice goes before him, and likewise rumbles behind, and so, being very expressive, has made him valuable on the class football and baseball teams. 25 George Gilman Whitney (Mechanical). Whit was born in Middleboro, Mass., Sept, ist, 1884. He graduated from the Upton High School, ’03, and entered Tech with the avowed intention of taking the electrical course. After two years, however, he looked ahead to the dreary wastes of vectors and electrical design, and fled to the fold of the Mechanics. Whit won his numerals in the cross-countries, and has been prominent in the exchange of courtesies after several banquets. Jarvis Williams, Jr. (Mechanical) 9. X. Jarvis was born during the progress of the third month of the 1883rd year in Foxboro, Mass. Fie graduated from the Foxboro High School in 1901. After working two years as machinist and telegraph operator, he entered Tech. Bill managed the ’Varsity basketball team in ’o5 ’o6. Bill’s work at Tech has been of the best, as many fellows who have had his assistance can testify. It is rumored that after graduat¬ ing he will be a candidate for the position of assistant head of the Mechanical Engineering Department. Raymond Chester Williams (Mechanical). R. C. was born in Conway, Mass., Oct. 25, 1883. He pre¬ pared for Tech at the Orange High School in Orange, Mass., and entered in ’03. He has smiled his way through joys and sorrows up to the present time, but, like radium, his smile seems to have lost none of its vitality. Fie expects to go into the envelope business. 26 Kn iHemortam HOWARD PEDDLE. Born, Roselle, New Jersey, November 26, 1885. Died, Brooklyn, New York, December 9, 1905. Howard Peddle entered the Worcester Polytechnic Institute with the class of 1907. He prepared at the McKinley High School in Washington, D. C., and the Boys’ High School of Brooklyn, N. Y. In his work at the Institute he showed himself to be an industrious worker and a straightforward, up¬ right young man. Ill health prevented him from returning to his duties in the fall of 1905, and on the 9th of December he died of typhoid fever, after an illness of seven weeks. EDWARD C. CADWELL. Born, Westfield, Mass., January 25, 1884. Died, Westfield, Mass., July 9, 1906. Edward C. Cadwell entered the Worcester Poly¬ technic Institute with the class of 1907. He pre¬ pared at the Westfield High School. During the three years of his college course, he took an active part in college affairs and heartily enjoyed all that the Institute afforded, as well as the pleasant associations with his classmates. A few days after returning home for his summer vacation, he went canoeing on a small lake near his home and was drowned. By his frank and jovial manner and by his sincere and noble friendship, he has left a lasting impression upon the class of 1907. 27 jfamtltar -phrases; “The work is coming in with commendable regu¬ larity ’— Coombs. “You would make me tear my hair if I had any.”— Coney. “Now there’s good hydraulics in that problem.”— Charley Allen. “Now, boys, see what I mean? See what I mean?” —Ma Bnzzell. “What I was going to say was.”— D. T. Smith. ‘‘The colorless gas which you see here.”— Kinny. “Well, I know what I am talking about.”— Stubby Williams. “There are three more if my tally is correct.”— Johnny Sin 2 . “I think you had better make another.”— Hink Har- • ris. “My text this morning.”— Jinny Haynes. “Now that’s engineering.”— Prof. French. “That is perfectly obvious.”— Duff. “Excuse me, excuse me.”— Alpha. “I’m free to confess.”— . 0 . P. “Dissolve for X.”— Ikey An. “Nope, nope.”— Bill Stout. 28 CLIFTON C. QUIMBY Class President HOWARD H. HAYNES Class Vice-President tsitorp Jfresfmtan ear X T was on a dark and gdoomy day in the fall of 1903 that the redoubtable class of ’07 burst upon a waiting world. From all quarters of the known earth we gathered to that grand and (in)famous eminence known as “Tech Hill,” the scene of so many future sorrows, and the site of the most successful preparatory school for the infernal regions in all North America. Here, in the shade of a beautiful Gothic building, we met for the first time, each one secretly wondering in his heart if this dis¬ reputable looking crowd could possibly be his future associates for four long years. At length the fateful hour of 4.30 arrived, and, with fear and trembling, we mounted heavenward three stories to learn our fate, but were soon reassured by the thrilling news that we were “the finest class ever admitted to the Institute.” Having learned this great truth, and having been gra¬ ciously informed that our lessons for the morrow would be Part I in Dutch grammar, as far as sulpho- hydrocarbonate of helium in “Newth,” and the first twenty-three pages of “Choice and Chance,” we made a grand assault on the expectant stock-room, and scrapped, with a vigor that augured well for our future, for the privilege of squandering our wealth, after which we hied ourselves strenuously homewards for study and a few moments’ sleep. 29 Thus pleasantly began our joyous Tech life. For the first week or so we did little but “make deposits,” but other fascinating interests soon claimed us. “Shop” in particular, presided over by that golden¬ haired and angel-tempered Apollo, “Hink” Harris, we learned to love with a mad passion. Ah, Hink, few men have the power of evoking such passionate love and devotion (?) from their pupils by their unfailing gentleness and personal charm, and even to-day, after the lapse of years, the mention of his name arouses in us feelings entirely unsuitable for publication here. We soon acquired preternatural dexterity in making sawdust joints, and dodging rejected models, hammers, etc., projected normal to our heads by our above mentioned beloved instructor, now, alas, of blessed memory. But our work in manual training was not allowed to interfere with our love for the beautiful, and each week we devoted several happy hours to our art course, under the personal instruction of such well-known artists as Messrs. Fish and Gallup. Thanks to their inspired teaching, there is hardly one of us who could not draw a machine bolt as well as Michael Angelo. The same artists also made plain to us the first principles of machine drawing, teaching us to draw double back- action hypocyclocatelate elliptoids, and to drive thumb-tacks by “President Engler’s method.” But the real development of our brains was given over to the strenuous Levi, whose “Probability” threatened for a time to fill all the vacant cells of Bloomingdale with the physical and mental wrecks of ’07. And the pages of “Graph” we wrote, an infinite ascending series, prophetic of what was to follow next year from Johnny Sin 2 . What a relief to turn from all this desert of mathematics to the calm and classic atmos¬ phere of Boynton Hall, third floor, where that most genial of men, Professor Coombs, reigned monarch of all he surveyed. No course on the hill was more 30 enjoyed than that on “Ancient and Modern Athletics at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute,” delivered before “coming to the work of to-day,” lectures never failing in clearness, force, and a considerable degree of elegance, features which regularly each week we vainly endeavored to copy. Nothing was neglected in our course, not even the lighter side ; and two or three times a week, by the kind forethought of the faculty, we were treated to a short vaudeville performance in the room technically known as the chemistry lecture room, with our good Professor Kinnicutt as leading man, and “Danny” as support. This was followed sometime during the week by an amateur performance by members of the class in the laboratory, an occasion never failing in interest. However, our time was not wholly spent in labor. We early showed our mettle by gathering in the goods in the cross-countries, a series of three hotly- contested events, and we put our newly-acquired knowledge of art to good account in decorating the Tech barn with a skill a Christy might envy. Our class meetings also deserve especial mention. In the chaste and elegant language of the circus poster, they were “alone worth the price of admission.” From the very first one, when we compelled the blushing candi¬ dates to stand upon the platform where we could eye them with an eagle glance before casting our ballots, there was something doing every minute, down to the last motion to adjourn. It was around class caps that the fiercest battles raged, all the color combina¬ tions from old rose and lavender to pink and green being successively proposed and downed. Compared with a ’07 meeting to consider class caps, the Russian Douma would look like an old ladies’ sewing circle. In mi d-October a Mountain Day was graciously given us, theoretically for the purpose of getting acquainted with nature as she is displayed in Worces- 31 ter County, but actually spent in getting our Graph written up within four or five lectures. Thanksgiving and Christmas recesses soon followed, and we found ourselves facing the ancient and horrible (w)rite known as “Mid-years ’ After a week of suffering we emerged, reduced in number, but unconquered in spirit, to wrestle with that fascinating subject “Descrip.” Ah, what fond and sacred memories the name awakens in those who have been through the mill. During this half also occurred the first of those charming social functions, our annual banquets. This very exclusive affair was held at the Hotel Overlook in Charlton during the afternoon and evening. I say afternoon and evening, as the festivities really began shortly after noon, when one by one, or in groups of two or three, the class took cars for Stafford Street. The clans gathered at the Kurtis Kanoe Klub, and waited the arrival of the special car, which quickly took them to their destination. On arriving there our apprehen¬ sions of the other classes were partly allayed, and we wandered about the hotel and grounds with easy minds, or occupied the time with pool, billiards or cards till the dinner was announced. The menu was discussed for an hour and a half, and then every one settled himself into a comfortable position to enjoy the following toasts: Class, by F. A. Dorman; Athlet¬ ics, by H. H. Freeman; Faculty, by L. W. Staughton; Fair Sex, by A. J. LaCroix; History, by U. A. Mullin; Our Departed Friends, by G. D. Boyd; and the Proph¬ ecy, by W. A. Luey. The committee, to whose able efforts was due the success of this pleasant occasion, consisted of A. R. Powers, Urb Mullin, Staughton and Charley Davis. It was late in the evening when the last “spiel” was ended and the car taken for Worcester. “Freshie”- like, we congratulated ourselves on the manner in which we had outwitted the other classes, when pos- 32 sibly, if the truth were told, they hadn’t bothered their heads much about us anyway. In the closing days of May, that fell destroyer, “Finals,” still further thinned our ranks, but enough survivors were left to make things lively in Sum mer Shop, upon which we entered with merry hearts, for Hink watched over us by day, and by night we could lead a life of sin at the “Lake,” or some similar resort. The time passed all too soon, and having put the woodshop on the bum, and received J. K. Mar¬ shall’s blessing, we sadly said goodby, and scattered to our accustomed haunts. 33 £s opl)omore §?ear AJJ OPHOMORE year opened auspiciously, as the y J undaunted survivors assembled in the beauti¬ ful and now, alas, sadly familiar chapel, under the watchful eye of Professor Conant, who, in the absence of our dear President, gave us, free of charge, a large stock of very good advice. As we were now free from his clutches, we listened to this with great calm, in¬ wardly debating which of the many excellent rules of conduct he gave us we should first violate. Good advice was our long suit this year, for we received another large supply when first we entered with fear and trembling the presence of the renowned Johnny Sin 2 . Nor did it take us long to discover that the reputation was deserved. Instruction was not con¬ fined to “Calc” and “Analyt.” Will any of us be likely to forget the strict and wholesome course of training that he gave us, or the sensations that were wont to travel up and down our spinal columns at the familiar words: “You may lay aside your books and take your papers”? This year the courses first differentiated, and the divisions were finally made up. The “Cheap Chem¬ ists” hied themselves to the upper regions of Salis¬ bury Lab., there to revel in foul smells, dark brown precipitates, and cigarette smoke. The Civils were delivered over to the tender mercies of “Willie” Stout and “Stubby,” who did unto them whatsoever they listed. A large division in general science glad¬ dened the genial heart of Professor Duff. To the “Greasy Mechanics” and the Electrics was given the 34 priceless privilege of entering the magnificently equipped and extensive “Washboard Slops,” and learning how “we” do it. It was always a genuine pleasure to listen to the weighty and comprehensive lectures, and to work in the Shop itself, equipped, as it was, with the latest and finest of tools and labor- saving devices. In Johnny’s forge shop we became veritable wizards in ornamental iron work, and George taught us how to fire a boiler with brains when coal was scarce. Verily, the future world has no terrors for the ’07 man who has fired one of those boilers on a cold day with the wind blowing, steam at 150, and the foundry on. The course in surveying was certainly on the level, and most of us made a happy and rapid transit through it. It was made doubly pleasant by the wide learning and experience of the instructor in charge, who now, very unfortunately, has left the Institute, to its irreparable loss, as his place can never be filled. Our lecture course this year was on the general sub¬ ject, “Physics,” illustrated by stereopticon blackboard diagrams and experiments, though some of the latter did not always work “just perfectly,” owing to un¬ avoidable circumstances, etc. On the whole, a very fine course and well worth the money. Indeed, the value of such a course in making clear some of the more easily seen facts of physics is obvious. Nevertheless, we should often have been puzzled had it not been for “Alpha” and the singularly lucid way in which he made plain every doubtful point. A recitation to “Alpha” never failed to shed a flood of light upon our pathway. True to our past reputation, however, we did not allow our studies to interfere with our regular college course, for we conscientiously endeavored to do our duty by the freshmen, making godly endeavors to teach them that smoking on the campus and reck¬ less use of paint are bad for little boys, besides dis¬ pensing free baths to sundry very fresh youths in the 35 limpid waters of Elm Park. We also got right into the game for the cross-countries, and in spite of the confidence of the freshmen, annexed the laurels by a large majority. During this year, also, a bloodless revolution took place in our class, and after a series of brilliant and impassioned debates, and much resolving and appoint¬ ing of committees, the old constitution was done away, and a new one adopted. Nor was other busi¬ ness of import lacking. Fired by an inspiration from above, some enthusiastic youth suggested that it would be a grand and glorious thing, both for our¬ selves and for humanity, if some fitting record of our meteoric career should be consolidated in the form of an Aftermath, and be published for our future delecta¬ tion, and the enlightenment and guidance of all com¬ ing generations. The idea spread like wildfire, and in our youth and innocence we rushed in where Seniors feared to tread, and merrily voted to have an After- math, a vote which later brought direful consequences, —but that’s another story. The class of ’07 has made a name for itself by the number and excellence of its banquets. Our sopho¬ more banquet, under the direction of Bill Luey, Joe Butterfield, Frank Dorman and “Trump” Hayes, was as successful and exclusive as usual. The evening of Nov. 21 beheld most of us gathered round the festal board in the “banquet” hall of the Day Building. After the usual bounteous repast, Toastmaster Ja|mes T. Power took the helm, and we listened to the fol¬ lowing eloquent toasts: Class Greeting, by Jarvis Wil¬ liams, Jr.; “Kelpy,” by Daniel Asher; College Spirit, by Halford W. Park; My Landlady, by Joseph T. Butterfield; Worcester Girls, by William W. Wood; The Worcester Polytechnic Institute, by Frank A. Marston; and “Alpha,” by Truman D. Hayes. But this was not the only excitement. Dan Asher was in the middle of his “spiel” on Kelpy when a mighty 36 shout was heard without, and ’twas said that the enemy had arrived. Investigation proved that some hundreds of infuriated Techites were bearing down on the devoted building, each with death in his eye and an ancient egg in his hand; but they meekly dropped their missiles and departed, gnashing their teeth, when one of Worcester’s redoubtable cops chanced to stroll round the corner, and by the time the toasts were completed it was reported that they had entirely dispersed. Mention deserves to be made of the learned debates in Argumentation, in which part of the class partici¬ pated, under our old friend, Professor Coombs. With what fiendish delight did we watch our classmates one by one rise to ; make his maiden speech, or to “ex¬ temporize” at the close of the debate. More than one grave national problem was settled in those short periods, and the influence of those debates will doubt¬ less be profoundly felt in American history for many years to come. Little else occurred this half worthy of being im¬ mortalized by mention here, and after our customary period of enforced idleness in Summer Shop, we scattered for a sadly-needed vacation. 37 Junior §9ear -tf ' UNIOR year and the “Half-Way Through.” For weeks, at the beginning of the fall term, the latter agitated us, and the other classes a great deal more. Wearied by the unceasing watchfulness of the ubiquitous Sophomores, some bright intellect of our class conceived a coup d’etat for their especial benefit. On a certain evening there was to be a mass meeting and general grand pow-wow on the hill to whoop it up for the next football game. Early in the evening ’07 would fold their tents like the Arabs and silently steal away to the vicinity of Union Station, and, after enjoying any fun that their watchful friends might see fit to provide for them, journey peacefully up to Tech. The scheme worked brilliantly. The Soph¬ omores, carefully informed that the banquet was “on,” greedily swallowed the bait, and each and every one of them immediately felt his bosom swell with the proud conviction that on him had fallen the mantle of Sherlock Holmes. As a result, every Junior was guarded by at least five valiant men, with the most excellent intention of seeing that he stayed in, got to bed early, and had a good night’s sleep. But they little guessed the material of which we were made. The world will never know all the deeds of valor that were that night performed by members of our doughty class in escaping from their clutches, but scarcely a man was lacking at the rendezvous. Here excitement was not lacking, and we took in tow several ardent youths whose inquisitiveness about our proceedings annoyed us, and leaving them bound in a dark and 38 lonely spot to meditate upon their sins, we skiddooed, and merrily marched up to Tech, to the unspeakable discomfiture of our enemies. This little adventure seemed to so satisfy the long¬ ings of the underclassmen that a few nights later we again assembled, this time for business, without the least trouble, and the night was far spent in feasting and jollification ere anyone in Worcester had the smallest idea of our location. Nor did our adversaries seem anxious to interrupt us when at last they did locate us. On our exit, however, they perpetrated an act worthy of their usual reputation, and from safe points of concealment saluted our serried ranks with a hail of mellow fruit and venerable eggs. Had their aim not been nearly as bad as their intentions, they might have sadly marred our beauty. But ’07 quickly rallied, and rushed the foe, and there ensued the finest scrap in all our history, from which both we and our friends, the enemy, emerged covered with glory, dust, and tomatoes. After the great event was over, we returned to our usual peaceful (?) life. We soon came to realize the truth and beauty of the ancient phrase, “Junior E’s” (not e-a-s-e, though remarkably easy to get). With never-failing interest we pursued the wiles of that tantalizing subject, Economics, presided over by him of the mobile features, “Jinny” Haynes. The course was invaluable in teaching us to make the most of life. Behold, for example, a division of Juniors seated for recitation. To them enters Jinny with a small mountain of paper, and rapidly announces: “First question—Give a complete synopsis of the American Constitution, and compare with the English. Two more questions of equal length. Time three minutes ’ But Economics recitations were intervals of rest and holy calm compared to that devilish subject, Kine¬ matics, a study with a quick return ratio of three times a week, handed to us in large doses by the earnest 39 “Dingtoe,” who each period welcomed us and put us completely at our ease by some such words as the fol¬ lowing: “On your next sheet you will determine all the instantaneous centers of a crank-hanger, shaft- binder, bolt-nut wrench, and from these plot the time velocity curve of the bell crank lever arm and the shape of the cam required to make the latter move simultaneously in three different directions. You will then calculate the time-velocity, acceleration-force diagram, and by means of this and the nebular hypothesis determine the quick return ratio of a coun¬ terfeit half-dollar. This latter you will then solve graphically and obtain the probable value of your mark in the next quiz. Check all your work by three methods. Put this question on the upper right-hand quarter of the sheet.” (Here follow similar directions for the three other quarters.) “This problem will be due this afternoon, inked in, at 3.30, at which time directions for the next sheet will be given.” We made up for some of this bustle on Friday afternoons, when once again, as in our verdant Freshman days, we assembled in the old Chem. lecture room, and took copious notes on “How to analyze your own gas,” from the ever-entertaining “Kinny,” with special attention paid to Mental Arithmetic. Another blessed privilege was that of working in Physics Lab., under the inspiring direction of Profes¬ sor Duff and “Alpha.” It was indeed refreshing, after so many dry and theoretical subjects, to meet with a course so full of common sense and every-day useful¬ ness. The modern world has no place for the young man who cannot determine the acceleration of gravity, or the wave length of light at a moment’s notice; nor is any home complete without a cathetometer and a dividing engine. By the unparalle led and wholly voluntary generosity of Professor Duff, we were sup¬ plied at half cost with copies of his very complete Laboratory Manual, illustrated with half-tone engrav- 40 ings. By the aid of this unique book, and the inval¬ uable lectures and personal assistance of the author himself, we were enabled to make wonderful progress. Not a man in ’07 but can take an experiment whose result is 150% off, and figure a “probable error” of 0.00001758291%, or better. Yes, it surely was sur¬ prising how that course developed our faculties, and what accurate results we could get with simple appa¬ ratus. It is probable that some of the most accurate experimental results ever obtained were developed by certain of our members, in the depths of an easy chair, with no other apparatus than a pad of paper and a slide rule. In spite of the many and grievous afflictions above recounted, our spirits were uncrushed, and we even blossomed out into social life with an audacity hither¬ to unknown at the Institute. The first spasm was a charming function in Salisbury Hall, and consisted of a grand concert by the Tech Glee and Mandolin Clubs, followed by a ball. Brilliant as was the affair from a social point of view, it is pleasing to note that the “main chance” was never lost sight of for an instant by our shrewd financiers, but business and pleasure were thriftily combined, the result being that the rapidly growing fund for the After-math was almost doubled; nearly seventy-five cents clear profit being turned into the treasury as the result of the night’s work. The real social event of our wild career, however, was the “Prom,” which took place in March. A glowing and veracious account of this brilliant occa¬ sion will be found elsewhere in these pages, so suffice it to say that the affair was carried out in a blaze of glory worthy the noble class of ’07, and worthy, we trust, those members of the (un)fair sex who graced it by their presence. Even after the Prom there were some things left to live for, notably “Ikey’s” illuminating lectures on 41 mechanics, or Who threw the brick? About this time also the painful fact was borne in upon us that if we cared for an Aftermath it meant ten good samo- leons from each of us immediately, if not sooner. It was then, in the face of this deadly peril, that all our old-time spirit wildly rose, and after one or two class meetings worthy of our Freshman days, in which some very spicy debates occurred, the unlucky Aftermath went to furnish paving material for a place that is commonly supposed to be floored with good intentions. When the wrath of the victors was appeased by their sanguinary victory, one of our number made a plea for at least some remembrance of our Tech life, even though it were not to be the grand and splendid volume that, in the glorious enthusiasm of youth, we had planned. The suggestion was accepted by the class with surprising unanimity, and the result, O gentle reader, is this collection of wit and wisdom before you. 42 Senior i ear E OR the last time we gathered, as of yore, in old Boynton Hall, and listened entranced to the persuasive eloquence of our venerated President as he held up to our view the almost unapproachable standard which we, as Seniors, in this renowned Institute, should maintain for the guidance and edification of the world in general, and the underclassmen in par¬ ticular. This important matter attended to, we were able to take up once more the old familiar round of recitation, lecture and lab. which we knew so well. There were, however, new things under the sun even at Tech. The new laboratory, which we had come to look upon as a fit companion for the ancient Grecian myths, was actually commenced, and its embattled walls began to loom large along Salisbury Street, caus¬ ing great rejoicing to Tech, or at least to a portion of it. Another milestone in the upbuilding of the Insti¬ tute was the magnificent new board walk connecting the Mechanical Engineering Laboratory with the Foundry, which was laid a few months later. Though this is the most important year of our course it has apparently been the least eventful. The struggles and excitement of our early days are over, and we have settled down to the calm and dignified existence befitting such exalted individuals as Seniors. We were roused from our calm once during the fall, however, on the night of the Juniors’ “Half-way Through,” sufficiently to make a conscientious effort to return with compound interest a few of the small 43 courtesies which they extended to us the year before, and though the whole affair, like many other great historic events, is shrouded in mystery, the verdict of history seems to be that we were reasonably suc¬ cessful. But the one great feature of the year, the thing that left a number eleven footprint on the sands of time, was the matchless course in mechanics, conducted by the Rt. Honorable Professor Bird, and shared by all except the unlucky (?) Chemists. It made us realize what mere pigmies we were beside such (intellectual) giants as the head of the Mechanical Engineering Department. There is probably no more gifted in¬ ventor of practical, every-day problems in all America. If anyone doubts, let him consider the following as it falls from the author’s lips: “The first of your five problems for tomorrow will be to calculate the effi¬ ciency of a carpet tack in accelerating the human body, when properly stepped upon, allowing 95 per cent, for cussative energy, and find the time-velocity curve, corrected for the horse power hours required to enable a hen to lay a hard-boiled egg at the centre of the earth; and also determine how many hundred horse¬ power I would be exerting if I jumped upward two inches per second per second per second squared, and plot the crank effort diagram.” He was ably seconded by Prof. George I. Rockwood, who had us chasing a pound of water “around, around, around” the Carnot Cycle, and exhausting several pounds of hot air per minute. The temperature-entropy diagram as elab¬ orated by our Thermodynamic Debating Club is another thing we shall always fondly remember. Mid-years were unkind to ’07 this year, and several familiar faces were seen no more thereafter. Most of the remainder had the pleasure of listening once more to the entertaining “Jinny” in Business Law. Work was begun on those marvelously learned pro¬ ductions, our Theses, the completion of which will 44 doubtless be epoch- ' making, to us at least. The differ¬ ent divisions also took their trips of inspection to various points of interest. As an evidence that the good old spirit still survived, it should be proudly remembered how the Mechanical Division went on their Boston trip in open defiance of the illustrious head of their department. And now our days at Tech are fast drawing to a close, and the half or more of our class that still re¬ main are supposedly awaiting with eagerness the day when they will be free. As we thoughtfully survey the four years that have passed so quickly, most of us will admit that, in spite of all the hard things we may have said of our Alma Mater, and the many un¬ endearing names we have bestowed upon her in moments of wrath, in spite of all this, the time has not been unhappily spent, and there are many pleasant occasions and memories that we shall not forget. Perhaps, as is so often the case, the Tech looks a little fairer to us now we are so soon to leave it. But, however that may be, may we all join heartily in the words of our good old song:— Wave, stately elms, o’er our campus to-day, Worcester Polytech, Polytech; Guard well our loved Hill when we’re far away, Worcester Polytech, Polytech. Though far away, o ' er the earth we may roam, We’ll cherish love for our dear old Tech home, And when we return, we will sing as we come, Worcester Polytech, Polytech. 45 )t Half=toa| Cfirougf) Bay State House, Worcester, Mass., Sept., 1905. “Of course, I like the W. P. I., ’Tis a jolly good place, say you and I; You can work from eight till six by day, And from seven till one by night, they say, And go to bed with an aching head And a weary sense of work undone, And a wonder great as to where’s the fun If you study at W. P. I.” W. A. Luey, Toastmaster. “The Class of 1907” “Pop” “Our Past and Future” “Per Order of the President” “Faculty” “Gas” “Athletics” “Impromptus” Walter H. Jenks. Albert P. Chapman. Fred B. Seely. Urban A. Mullin. Joseph F. Cullen. John W. Hackett. Alberto Labrit. 9 | ’WAS along toward the last of September that A the Seniors and underclassmen began to worry about the date of the ’07 Half-way Through, and to figure out the possibilities of its being run off suc¬ cessfully. Of course we Juniors knew that such little things as the other classes would not trouble us in the least when the time came. What really did trouble us, though, was their ammunition, but that comes later on. 46 ROBERT D. CENTER Class Secretary EUST1S BOSSON Class Treasurer GEORGE H. BIGELOW Sergeant-at-Arms The committee chosen for arranging the feed was Halford W. Park, Donald H. Mace and Clifton C. Quimby. This committee did very good work in choosing a day when all of the Juniors could, with a little manipulation, leave Tech at four o’clock, thus getting a half hour’s start on most of the other men. We proceeded collectively and singly to the Bay State House, and by four-thirty o’clock all the faithful were assembled. Then we “hung around” till eating¬ time, some of the more reckless ones smoking an annual cigar, and all wondering how the rest of the crowd would feel when they found out about it. The banquet began rather early, and after a menu which might well serve as next day’s assignment in Ger man and French, the mighty Juniors discovered W. Allen Luey in the chair. After a short speech, characteristically punctuated with wit, Mr. Luey in¬ troduced Walter H. Jenks as the first speaker. Mr. Jenks tried to tell all the good points of the class, which was, of course, a stupendous task. (It might be well to add that the bad points, such as they were, were probably being discussed outside.) Next came Albert P. Chapman with a toast on “Pop,” the venerable ex-slave and Civil War veteran, whom all Tech men remember. But if memory fails not “Chappie” forgot to look up “Pop’s” history, and so had to supplement with—well, everyone knows what speakers say at a banquet when their toast turns out to be too short. “Our Past and Future” was very well handled by Fred B. Seely, who spoke about Tech men “before, while and after taking” their courses on the hill. We only hope that “the field for Tech men” doesn’t dry up and blow away, or be turned into public high¬ ways until we have had a chance to plant a few seeds (figure of speech, of course). The next toast was entitled “Per Order of the President,” and was evolved by Urban A. Mullin. His title seemed to direct sus- 47 picion against someone, for a few days before those same words were found printed on the new boiler, apparently as justification for the 1907 printed above. Nobody could guess what the toast was about by the title, and nobody could tell what it was about after hearing it, so we will say no more. “The Faculty” was thoroughly vivisected by Joseph F. Cullen, who, it is said, cut economics that after¬ noon to prepare it. It seems as though a man could think up enough things to say about the Faculty be¬ tween whiles, at dinner, no matter how hungry he might be. The star part of his toast was the refer¬ ence to one of the professor’s facial “houchy- couchies,” and the Chemist’s supplication to the gods, headed by “Oh, Haematite, Limonite, Siderite and Magnetite, etc.” After we had shed a few tears on the mangled remains of the Faculty, John W. Hackett proceeded to talk on “Gas,” which in this instance seemed to be synonymous with “Hot Air.” “Athletics” was given by Alberto Labrit, and he seemed to be about as fit for his subject as any man in the class could be. Impromptus came next, and an attempt was made to get a story out of every one. Although the attempt was unsuccessful there were enough men with two stories, or more, to make up for it. The banquet closed about 10.30 o’clock, and after meeting with so little trouble from other classmen, we should have grown suspicious, but we didn’t. On the contrary, we marched up Main Street in a body, until we got to Newton Hall, and then found out that ’o6-(- ’08+ ’09+ eggs-f- tomatoes= ’07 + trouble. Of course, we did not think it right that they should heave antiquated hen fruit, whose copyright had long since expired, at a crowd of men who were out walk¬ ing trying to digest a hearty meal. So we tried to stop them, but couldn’t until all the eggs and toma¬ toes had been thrown. Out of respect to their energy 48 we will admit that with such powerful ammunition, they put up a good fight, but what could they expect when they were up against ’07? Why, nothing more than they got, which was not much. The strug¬ gle lasted until the wee small hours of the next day, with a final sendoff in Institute Park, and thus ended the star event of our Tech course, “The Half-way Through.” How dear to my heart are the scenes of my Tech life, When fond recollections present them to view, The eggs and tomatoes that flew through the air The night that ’07 had their Half-way Through. i ot uiltp “Beany” (in recitation on Exposition) : “You can’t expound love.” Professor Coombs: “Well, maybe you can’t, but some of your classmates can.” 49 8 Wi t Pop Professor Bird: “Now, Brown, if you should get $i a day the first day, the second day 50 cents, the third day 25 cents, and the fourth day 12J cents, what would you get the next day?” Buster: “I’d get out.” onto tfje Crick Sid: “Mr. Powers, C. W., will you go to the board and show how a 125-pound summer girl can break down a hammock that is guaranteed to hold 500 pounds at each end? No additional weight allowed in the hammock, if you please.” Poutfjful £§ temmepesi at W. 3. C. D. (Electric Lab.) : “Tut-tut-tut, where is your field on this motor, Mr. Bigelow?” Bigelow: “Why, I thought the rheostat acted as a field.” C. D.: “Tut-tut, what do you say, Mr. Thomp¬ son?” Tommy: “I thought the resistance in the field would shove the current through the armature first, so I left it out.” Harrison (offering some information) : “I’ve seen a one-inch plank.” Professor Bird: “Where were you brought up?” so Wf)t Junior iProm. Junior Prom, of the class of ’07, which vies y j with the Half-way Through for first place in a Tech man’s social life, was held on Friday even¬ ing, March 30th, 1906, in Terpsichorean Hall. While the Faculty smiled and said nothing, the eager com¬ mittee cut and worked hard on the decorations. The Receiving Committee consisted of President and Mrs. E. A. Engler, Professor and Mrs. G. H. Haynes, Professor and Mrs. A. W. French, and Pro¬ fessor and Miss Coombs. They met the guests in a corner of the hall, which was very prettily decorated with palms and ferns. Various kinds of Tech ban¬ ners adorned the walls, and from the centre arch were hung many streamers. The faithful and their friends began to arrive at about eight o’clock, and were presented to the patrons and patronesses by the ushers. Then, while the orchestra gave a short concert, the gentlemen intro¬ duced the ladies and their various partners, thus avoiding a great deal of confusion between the dances. At intermission a very filling lunch was served, con¬ sisting of chicken pie, coffee, ices and cake. Dancing continued until one o’clock, when good nights were said, and all left for home, tired and happy, to dream of the pleasures of Tech, thinking, one and all, of— “Eat, drink and be merry, for to-morrow _ ” we go to Tech. The committee was: E. C. Cadwell, chairman; R. D. Center, C. C. Quimby, L. I. Thomas, J. Wil¬ liams, Jr. 51 “Alpha” (discussing Gibbs’ Phase Rule) : “What is a phase?” Asher: “A phase is a homogeneous component of a heterogeneous system.” Charley (in hydraulics) : “I don’t care about your paying much attention to the compound pipe; you can look through it if you want to.” Joe Butterfield (in hydraulics, after Charley has delivered a weird tale of a big water pipe rising out of its ditch after the latter had been filled) : “Was the pipe full?” “Windy”: “Things don’t usually come out of the ditch when they’re full.” ©utte JSeceasarp Bird, in Shop Management: “Please open the win¬ dow, Mr. McGrath; Pm goin’ to do a lot of talking this afternoon, and I want plenty of ventilation.” mmv iflixeb “It’s like a water wheel, which if you run too fast, you get back electro-motive force.”—W. W. B. 52 • WALTER H. JENKS DONALD H. MACE JOSEPH F. CULLEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE a S IN the manufacture of many commodities in the industrial world, there are obtained nume¬ rous by-products, so the primary process of making engineers is accompanied by the production of a respectable squad of athletes. For many years, by¬ products to the value of many thousands of dollars have remained unimproved and have gone to waste. Recently, however, ways have been discovered where¬ by these are saved and converted into useful articles. A similar situation has long existed with respect to athletics at the Institute; but even in the rough, amid difficulties and under limitations, the value and ability of many students as athletes, both individually and collectively, have been recognizable. Fortunately, there are now signs which indicate that, in the near future, it will be possible to extend and develop the athletic side not only of the recog¬ nized athletes, but of the whole student body. This is desirable because a good engineer should have a good physical foundation to support his intellectual superstructure in order to make possible the greatest usefulness to society. It is to the gift of the Alumni Association and their plans that reference is here made and gratitude expressed. That the student body appreciate this was demonstrated by their hearty co-operation in the plan to clear the surface of Alumni Field in the spring of 1906, when on Saturday afternoon, April 21st, about one hundred and fifty men of all classes succeeded in 53 making a few alterations whereby the field was greatly improved for baseball and football. Equally encouraging was the generous subscription in the early spring of 1907 for the purpose of having the field graded for baseball. This bright outlook, however, does not cast a shadow on the brilliant record which the class of 1907 made under the old conditions. It has entered with enthusiasm and ability into all of the six different branches. Typical of this is the manner in which it won the first cross-country run that it entered. In competition with runners of reputation in the upper classes, it secured the run by a large margin, with Harold Freeman in first at the finish. He also took first place in the series, and it was a source of regret to lose him, as he was strong in basketball and track athletics. In the Sophomore year, the record was equalled, Cliff Quimby being the star performer. Other men who shared in the work and in the honor were Barry Campbell, Harold Bye, J. L. Judge, P. C. Smith, R. S. Hall, W. L. McGrath, H. C. Poore, C. W. Stocks, F. M. Ferguson and T. D. Hayes. The football season followed soon after the cross¬ country runs, and from Freshman year to Senior, ’07 has furnished many strong men. Jenks, Hedberg, Seely, Searle, Beaman and Quimby have proved them¬ selves steady and reliable, and men of whom the Institute has had reason to be proud. During the winter months Joe Butterfield, Fred Peters and Percy Hall have been in ' many a hard- fought but victorious basketball game, and have at all times played with credit to themselves and their college. With the coming of spring, the baseball team has been finely supported by Seely, Hedberg, Peters, Doran and Labrit. Very valuable to the team have been the good nature and courage of the “Ginny” presiding over home plate. 54 While the opportunity for doing much in track athletics has been limited, Labrit, in the short dis¬ tances and Quimby in the long, have made things interesting. Jenks, Butterfield and Harrison have engaged in tennis and have stayed well in the tourna¬ ments. The old “loyal Tech spirit” has been manifest throughout. Winners of tfje “W.” Football. Baseball. Basketball. Hackett Hedberg Butterfield Hedberg Seely P. M. Hall Beaman Doran Peters Jenks Labrit Labrit Peters Quimby Searle Seely Dwyer Uexetf (©tiesitton Jinny: “Do direct or indirect taxes yield the most money, Mr. Hackett?” Joe: “I really don’t know which yield the most, but the indirect bring in the more money.” “Happy” Holbrook: “How do you know a feminine, Mr. Whitney?” 55 anil Professor (expounding the result of a masonry problem) : “I don’t know whether it was a case of one dam fool or of several dam fools.” Labrit, as a close rival of Sid: “Entropy is a hori¬ zontal length whose height is temperature.” n €berp=baj� (Occurrence “Si” Haskell: “Well, now, I don’t just see that.” Rocky: “What do you think about it, Mr. Mace?” n Sntoaluable ©etrice Charley (discussing the merits of the water ejec¬ tor) : “It’s very simple and effective, and it works while you sleep.” Johnny Sin 2 . “Where did you get that equation?” Ammy: “That came down from above.” Sin 2 : “No, it didn’t either. It looks as if it came up from below.” 56 3Tfje Wtci) banquet X N accordance with a recent but creditable cus¬ tom, it fell to the lot of our class to arrange for the annual Tech banquet. Four of our men, assisted by the underclass presidents, so efficiently handled the affair that on Feb. 8, 1907, promptly at the stated hour, a large and most enthusiastic body of Faculty and students filed into the banquet hall of the Bay State House to partake of the best Tech banquet on record. Our host found us a very appreciative and happy lot. Every course was ushered in with the latest songs, and between whiles the Faculty were impartially introduced to the bottomless pit. When the physical man had been amply cared for, the intellectual man was both amused and advised by fitting words from the Faculty and student body. Prof. A. Wilmer Duff ably filled the toastmaster’s chair, and with well appreciated bits of humor intro¬ duced the speakers of the evening. Dr. Edmund A. Engler gave us a few words relating to the immense natural resources of power in our country. In behalf of the senior class, Clifton C. Quimby gave an amus¬ ing resume of some of the incidents of ’07 life at Tech. Prof. George H. Haynes toasted the Faculty to a crisp in a few so-called book reviews, much to the amuse¬ ment of all. Roger C. Coolidge spoke in behalf of the Junior class. The latest addition to the Faculty, Prof. George I. Rockwood, told in a few words how his new position had affected his idea of the Institute. Theodore D. Olmsted made a few 57 remarks as President of the Sophomore class. Prof. Howard C. Ives made a strong plea for college loyalty, and pointed out the future of Worcester Tech, pro¬ vided such loyalty is practiced. The speaking was formally concluded by William J. R. Weir, who por¬ trayed the undeveloped possibilities of the Freshman class. Then with a unanimous vote that this banquet was the best yet, and with a burst of college cheers, the company broke up. The members of the committee were: W. C. Searle, chairman; A. P. Chapman ’07, J. P. B. Peirce ’o7, W. H. Jenks ’07, R. T. Cole ’08, T. D. Olmsted ’09, W. J. R. Weir ’10. Be $ebtt)U£i There was a young fellow named “Pete,’ ' Always looking for something to eat, Yet he never grew fat, And the reason was that All the nourishment went to his feet. 58 Mi . 1907 MECHANICS Class of 1907 Asher, Daniel (Ch.), Ammidown, Harry F. Anderson, George H. Beaman, Phineas A. (M.), Beeber, Samuel J. Belden, Albert G. (M.), Bigelow, George H. (M.), Bliss, Robert C. Bosson, Eustis (E.), Boyd, Gilbert D. Brown, Frederic S. (E.), Brown, John LeR. Bunting, Charles K. H. Burgess, Alvin B. (M.), Butterfield, Joseph T. (E.), Bye, Harold M. Cadwell, Edward C. Campbell, Donald R. Campbell, Lyman B. Carran, Frederick W. Carter, Lewis H. Center, Robert D. (M.), Chase, John E. Chapman, Albert P. (E.), Clapp, Leroy P. Cullen, Joseph F, (Ch.), Cunningham, W. Earl, Davis, Charles F. Denny, Henry W. Doran, George F. (Ch.), Dorman, Frank A. Drake, Frank M. Dwyer, Louis R. (Ch.), Eckert, William G. (Ch.), Worcester Southbridge Worcester Princeton Worcester Lenox Worcester Worcester Reading Worcester Lenox Springfield Shelburne Falls Worcester Walpole, N. H. Worcester Westfield West Tisbury Waterbury, Conn. Worcester Worcester Worcester South Attleboro Springfield Melbourne, Australia Worcester Millbury Worcester Pittsfield Worcester Stratford, Conn. Columbus, Ohio Bradford Springfield 59 Ellsworth, Edward W. Northboro Ellsworth, Philip F. Windsor, Conn. Ferguson, Frank M. (M.), Worcester Finneran, Alfred F. (E.), Worcester Fisher, Ernest B. Millbury Flagg, Maurice I. Clinton Freeman, Harold H. Worcester Gammage, Arthur L. (Ch.), Woonsocket, R. I. Greason, Walter S. New York, N. Y. Griffin, Darwin 0. Greenfield Guild, Waldo J. (M.), Walpole Hackett, John W. (E.), Fitchburg Hall, Percy M. (E.), Fall River Hall, Raymond S. (M.), Worcester Hanlon, Herbert L. Worcester Harris, George S. Clinton Harris, Joseph, Brockton Harrison, George H. (C.) Leominster Harwood, William L. (E.), Worcester Haskell, Raymond A. (E.), Southbridge Hayes, Truman D. (M.), Cambridge Haynes, Howard H. (E.), Sturbridge Heald, James H. Malden Hedberg, Fritz A. (E.), Worcester Hopkins, Frank T. East Brewster Houghton, John M. (M.), Worcester Howard, Thomas W. (C.), Worcester Ingalls, Francis D. Worcester Jacobs, Ralph H. Worcester Jenks, Walter H. (M.), Pittsburg, Pa. Johnson, Charles W. Worcester Judge, Joseph L. Worcester Kendall, Clarence W. (M.), Springfield Kibbe, Ralph M. (Ch.), New Britain, Conn. Knight, Arthur J. (C.), Worcester Labrit, Alberto (E.), Cardenas, Cuba LaCroix, Arthur J. Southbridge Lee, Tscanchi Wuchow, China Lowell, James B. Worcester Luey, William A. Worcester Lynch, Thomas M. (E.), Worcester Mace, Donald H. (E.), Brockton Marston, Frank A. (C.), Worcester McGrath, William L. (M.), Fitchburg Mirick, Paul R. Worcester 6o Mourad-Khanian, Ardashes (C.), Mullin, Urban A. (Ch.), Newman, William A. Norton, Edmund R. Pahline, Canute H. Park, Halford W. (M.), Parker, Roy T. Peck, William N. Peddle, Howard Peters, Fred (E.), Pierce, John P. B. Poore, Herbert C. (C.), Power, James T. (Ch.), Powers, A. Raymond (E.), Powers, Charles W. (E.), Proctor, George E. Quimby, Clifton C. (E.), Riley, William G. Rockwood, Nathan C. (C.), Rogers, Earle Rosado, F. Alonso Rosado, Jose E. Sargent, William S. Saunders, Fred B. Sawtelle, Herbert P. Seagrave, Charles E. Searle, Wilbur C. (M.), Seely, Fred B. (M.), Shattuck, Robert K. Smith, Harold W. (M.), Smith, Percy C. (E.), Starbird, Chester B. (E.), Staughton, Lance W. Stinson, Fred W. (E.), Strayer, Lloyd W. Stocks, Carl W. (E.), Thomas, Leon I. (E.), Thompson, Clarence E. (M.), Thomson, Harry W. Truesdell, John G. Warfield, Edwin R. Warren, George W. Whitney, George G. (M.), Wicks, William R. Williams, Jarvis, Jr. (M.), Worcester Worcester Clinton Portland, Me. East Providence, R. I. Worcester Meriden, Conn. Montpelier, Vt. Brooklyn, N. Y. Lenox Wickford, R. I. Roxbury Worcester Worcester Westminster West, Vt. Northboro Worcester Washington, D. C. Waterbury, Conn. Hartford, Conn. Progreso, Yucatan, Mex. Progreso, Yucatan, Mex. Worcester Worcester Clinton Slatersville, R. I. Worcester Chester, N. Y. Wellesley Worcester North Amherst Buffalo, N. Y. Melton, Victoria, Aust. Windsor, Conn. York, Pa. Lowell Brockton Manchester, N. H. Millbury Greenfield Oakdale Holden West Upton Waterbury, Conn. Foxboro 61 Williams, Raymond C. (M.), Wood, William R. Young, Ralph W. Worcester Walpole West Upton Total, 126. Those whose courses are indicated are present members of the class. tatt£ttcg Average age at graduation, 22 years, 10 months. Average age of mechanics, 23 years, 2 months, 7 days. Average age of electrics, 22 years, 11 months, 18 days. Average age of chemists, 22 years, 5 months, 7 days. Average age of civils, 22 years, 4 months, 23 days. “Perfectly ©ftotous “Now suppose ’ says Center, who wants to illus¬ trate the effect of adding two velocities, “that a man is running down a railroad track at the rate of five miles per hour, and a train comes up behind him at ten miles per hour, there is going to be-!” R. C. (to instructor) : “Are you sure the answer in the book is right? I get, on the slide rule, point, one, nine, nine, nine, eight. The book gives point, one, nine, nine, nine, nine.” First recitation in thermo: “What is your idea of work, Mr. Beaman?” 62 tKfje 3toea Professor: “What constitutes a quorum in the National House?” Belden: “A majority of those present.” A question from the promising hydraulic engineer, H. C. Poore: “Can’t you ever have a weir without a crest on it?” Dannie: “The apparatus won’t get clogged up if you use magnesium sulphate.” (The Chemists will tell you that this is merely another name for epsom salts.) Perpetual motion found at last—Billy Harwood delivering his first abstract. A. R. Powers has selected for his thesis, “The Relation of Hot Air to Musical Sounds.” J2ot JWurf) ©tffererae Hackett (mistaking “leben” for “lieben”) : “Well, I never could tell the difference between ‘to live’ and ‘to love’ anyway.” 63 Getting ®fjere toitf) $Sotf) jfeet Whitney in the coal hole. “My dog Kelpie wouldn’t laugh at that.” % little ££ ore Khanian: “You don’t need to think you own the camp just because you swear the most.” Notice: Has any one seen “Stubb’s” red blanket? “Could a hen lay an egg at the centre of the earth?” See Bird’s “Physical Laws at the Centre of the Earth.” Ikey: “That’s just horse sense; no mechanics about it.” “Sid” (as a walking dictionary) : “An engineer is an educated guesser.” A new type of boiler—Finneran’s horizontal boiler with vertical water line. 3ti “ $olp H ct” Stinson: “They had a president in England; I don’t know what they called him.” Jinny: “The English called him George III. We called him all sorts of things.” 64 Jlo ©outit bout it B. B.: “If I should jump up two feet a second, I should be exerting one horse power.” Rockwood was once under the care of a trained nurse, but it is rumored that he has entirely recovered. “Lives of Chemists all remind us That the time may come to pass, When we, departing, shall leave behind us Tons and tons of broken glass. Class Poet. Stubby in water supply: “What analyses would you make to determine the purity of a palatable water, Mr. Knight?” Arthur: “Chemical, bacteriological, and psychologi¬ cal.” Experimental mechanics, Davy’s advice: “To see if a gasoline tank is full, light a match and look in.” A semi-annual event: the haircut of E. H. Fish. Jtot in Bemanb Someone (in thermo): “Where do you find H?” George I.: “Why, I suppose you can look it up in Ripper, unless you’ve sold it.” Chappie: “You couldn’t sell that book.” 6s Unimportant Professor: “When all the cattle of a village were turned out to graze together, how did each man iden¬ tify his property?” Jenks: “Oh, they stamped them some way, I sup¬ pose.” Cfjotce iJBtt Professor (reading from a quiz paper) : “And if the price of wool was high, there would be more sheep killed for their wool.” (Laughter.) Park: “I don’t see what is the matter with that.” “Hot air weighs less than cold air; remember that.” Many men on Tech Hill are getting bald, and they all vary in infinitesimal amounts, with “Coney” as the superior limit. Rocky (looking at his watch and noting that the bell is five minutes late) : “What’s the matter with that bell?” Searle: “The bell is all right.” Eeep Cool R-ck-d, at the Civil Camp: “I won’t read any more notes to-night for any d- man.” “Si” (referring to the forthcoming wedding of a professor) : “Well, let’s get some of this “spaghetti” and throw it at him.” Fritz, in thermo, falters over “De Laval”: “I can’t pronounce dose French names.” George I.: “Why, that’s a Swedish name, Mr. Hed- berg.” Prexie’s advice: “Now be a good boy.” 66 Wf)t Critic Coombs (spieling on “Good Use” in the first Eng¬ lish recitation) : “Mr. Marston, will you criticise the following: “On dit that il faut to have plenty of savoir faire.” Frank: “Your pronunciation is way off.” H.B. at the banquet: “I have prepared a few extem¬ poraneous remarks in case I should be called upon.” €t= b Davy, in steam: “Mr. Bosson, name the principal types of boilers.” Bosson: “Why, there are the upright and the verti¬ cal.” Vttp Comforting Charlev Allen: “The first month’s marks don’t mf amount to a hill of peas in fly time.” Scene—Mechanics Recitation Room. Time—Beginning of period. Mechanics singing. Enter Prof. Rockwood: “You will have to enlarge that throat area; there is too much wire drawing in the nozzle.” 67