Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Peddler Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 218 of the 1918 volume:

ff[orcestcr i olgtechnic Institute 6£orge 0ordon Xibrarg 103194 The AFTERMATH of the CLASS OF NINETEEN EIGHTEEN of WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE VOLUME TWENTY - EIGHT Published by the CLASS OF 1918 Edited by the AFTERMATH BOARD of the CLASS OF 1918 PRINTED BY THE STOBBS PRESS Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.A. of (J ur ClasiSmatesi tofjo so nofclp tabf suspenbeb tfjctr ebucations in orbcr to ansincr tfjc call of ljuntanitp tlje Class of ilinctccn Cigfjtccn i)as tlje rare pribilegc of bebicating tfjis ttoentp = eigttf) bolume of tBt)e tfermatf) tKt)e of ||onor STANLEY WILLIAM ARTHUR FRANK HARMON BRACKETT FREEMAN PRESCOTT BUTLER RUSSELL HAYWARD CALLAHAN FREDERICK EDMUND CASSAVANT GEORGE DAVID CHANDLER NORMAN CHARLES FIRTH RAY ALDEN FOSS HOWARD SIMMONS FOSTER WILLIAM WHEELER HALL, JR. PAGE SMITH HASELTON MAURICE WHITE HEINRITZ RUSSELL WALKER HIRST FRANKLIN THEODORE HOLMES CHARLES NEWEL HUGGINS EDGAR ROSS JONES RICHARD CHARLES LEWIS FREDERICK HAMILTON MAGOUN CASTLE MOORE ALFRED EUGENE ROBINSON HOWARD CROSBY SARGENT JAMES MADISON SHUTE RAYMOND PAGE TROTT FRED WEITZEN ERNEST WILLARD WHITLOCK GEORGE FRANCIS WILKIE, JR. FREDERICK EUGENE WOOD jforetoorb This volume of the Aftermath has been prepared under the stress of rather peculiar conditions, conditions which necessarily leave their mark on the character of the book. It was deemed advisable to publish a work perhaps less a school book, more a class book, a book whose prime function will be to fix for years in the minds of each member of the Class of Nineteen Eighteen a memory of each of his classmates, and of the four years he spent at W. P. I. The board hopes sincerely that the nature of the current volume of the Aftermath was wisely chosen, and that this, the completed work, will meet with the approval of those for whom the task of publishing it was undertaken. lloarb Cbitor = m=Ci)tef BENJAMIN LUTHER ggociate editor JOHN F. KYES, JR. €l)itorg MAURICE W. RICHARDSON HAROLD W. DOWS ARNOLD H. WOODS OSCAR H. FORSDALE Puginegg iWanager JOHN H. REAVEY iKgfifisitant ugmesis; iWanager HOXSIE W. LILLIBRIDGE lUbtiertisima illanager ERNEST K. BLOSS libertisfing iHanager DONALD K. PATTILLO Ima iWater Hedlund, ’10 Dear Worcester Tech, our Polytech, Our praises ring to Thee, To Alma Mater, good and true. We pledge our loyalty. Long have we felt Thy guiding hand. Thy teachings broad and free; With praises loud in every land. We’ll show our love for Thee. CHORUS Then here’s to Worcester Polytech; Come, fellows, join in our refrain. Wave high the colors. Crimson and Gray, For good old Polytech. As years roll on and changes bring To all things great and small. We still will Thee with rev’rence hold. We’ll greet Thee, one and all. In accents which no one may doubt. In terms so strong and bold. The world will know Thy worth to us Increases many fold. Corporation President HON. CHARLES G. WASHBURN, B.S., A.B. Secretary CHARLES BAKER, B.S. Treasurer HOMER GAGE, A.M., M.D. REV. EDWIN M. SLOCOMBE, S.T.B. HON. JAMES LOGAN, A.M. LINCOLN N. KINNICUTT, Esq. T. EDWARD WILDER, B.S. CHARLES G. STRATTON, B.S. REV. SHEPHERD KNAPP, D.D. IRA N. HOLLIS, D.Sc. GEORGE 1. ROCKWOOD, B.S. On the part of the Stale Board of Education GEORGE 1. ALDEN, M.M.E. Ex-officio HIS HONOR THE MAYOR, PEHR G. HOLMES 3 lra i clson PRESIDENT OF THE INSTITUTE U. S. Naval Academy, 1878; A. M. (Honorary), Harvard, 1899; L. H. D., Union, 1899; D. Sc., University of Pittsburgh, 1912; Professor of Engineer¬ ing, Harvard, 1893-1913; President of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1913- The duties of the head of an institution of learning are manifold indeed. They require him to he at once an organizer, an executive, a business man, and an educator. But it is primarily as a man that one thinks of Ira Nelson Hollis. Despite the very great demand upon his time. Dr. Hollis is never too busy to see any student personally. Having himself risen by a dogged deter¬ mination to overcome obstacles, he is ever ready to help the man who shows the same fine spirit, and only one who has gone to Prexy to talk over some difficulty can fully appreciate the breadth of character of the man. In these times of war. Dr. Hollis is especially fitted for his position. His service of fifteen years in the United States Navy, his present position on the Committee of National Defense, and his ability to talk to students as man to man, well qualify him for the weighty task that the war brings upon his shoul¬ ders. It is no small responsibility to have several hundred young men looking up to one for counsel; but Dr. Hollis gladly gives unstintingly of his time to make as clear as possible the baffling questions arising in our minds. In many other ways has Dr. Hollis’ influence been felt at Tech. Thanks chiefly to him, we were the first class to have no fear of being thrown into Institute Pond by the Sophomores. For he has done more than anyone else to bring about a better feeling between the different classes. At the very first of our course at Tech, Dr. and Mrs. Hollis generously entertained us at their home on many Sunday afternoons. This early personal acquaintance with our Prexy and his wife revealed the direct interest they take in the students. And it is this interest that means so much to us. A man who has done things. Dr. Hollis surely is; but above all, a friend. In the years to come we shall hear many times of his unselfish service to the world and of his attainments. It is as a friend that we shall really remember him. GEORGE HENRY HAYNES Jinny ’ AKE $BK 2H Professor of Economics and Political Science A. B., Amherst, 1887; Ph. D., Johns Hopkins, 1893; Instructor in Modern Languages, W. P. I., 1887-88; Matheiriatics, 1888-89; Modem Languages, 1889-90; Professor of Economics and Political Science, 1893- We remember “Jinny” as the broadest-minded man on the Hill, and as one who made interest¬ ing to the extreme a subject which many of us came to him prepared to dislike. But for “Jinny,” some of us might never have devel¬ oped an interest in the vital affairs of the world. Prof. Haynes’ direct influence on our educa¬ tions did not cease with his courses. For who has not gone hack many times to Room 19 to look at the most popular bulletin board on the Hill, and found the lack of “Jinny’s” comment on the material to rob it of half its value? WALTER LOUIS JENNINGS “Pussyfoot” Professor of Organic Chemistry A. B., Harvard, 1889; A. M., 1890, and Ph. D., 1892; Assistant in Chemistry, Harvard, 1890-92; Parker Fel¬ low at University of Berlin, 1893-94; Assistant Professor of Chemisti ' y, W. P. L, 1894-99; Professor of Organic Chemistry, 1900- Memories can bridge the widest space of time, and no matter how old we may live to be, we shall never forget this soft-spoken disci¬ ple of Emil Fischer. We realize only too well that he has sacrificed many an opportunity for outside work in order that he might devote his entire attention to our progress, and we are united in our gratitude. Momentarily we may have rebelled at the Kaiser’s precise methods, but we hope that many future classes may re¬ ceive the benefit of a system so well grounded in thoroughness as his. Page 14 ZELOTES WOOD COOMBS “Coombsie” A A i I B K Professor of English, and Secretary of the Faculty A. B., Amherst, 1888, and A. M., 1895; Instructor in English, Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute, 1888-89; Univ. of Virginia, 1889-90; Clerk and Assistant in Languages, W. P. I., 1891-92; Instructor in Modern Languages, 1892-95; Assistant Professor, 1895-1901; Professor of French, 1901-03; Modern Languages, 1903-13; Secretary of the Faculty, 1910-; Professor of English, 1913- If it is true that all good things should be saved until the last, we had Prof. Coombs at the wrong end of our course, for we saw little of him during our last two years. Prof. Coombs is a personal friend of every Tech man, for he never forgets one. His re¬ markable memory for faces and names, his pen¬ cil insistently tapping a chair arm during an exciting debate, his reviewing of the grammatical errors of the week, these are memories that call to mind a man with whom it is a pleasure and a privilege to have been associated. HAROLD BABBITT SMITH “ . R.” B @ n 2 = Professor of Electrical Engineering M. E., Cornell, 1891; Adjunct Professor of Electrical Engineering, Arkansas State Univ., 1892-93; Professor of Electrical Engineering, Purdue, 1893-96; W. P. L, 1896- In Prof. Smith we find a teacher who is looked up to by every student under him as a man for whom one can hold only the greatest esteem. Under him the Department of Electri¬ cal Engineering at the Institute has grown rap¬ idly, until now it holds a position second to none in the field of instruction in the principles of Electrical Engineering. Prof. Smith is a teacher who takes a big in¬ terest in the progress of his students, and his encouragement, when we failed to grasp the meanings of his formulae in Design, was the saving of many of us. “H. B.” is an authority on electrical subjects, and at present is giving over half of his time to important Government work. Page 15 ALEXANDER WILMER DUFF “A. Wtimer ’ $ 2 K 2 H Professor of Physics B. A., Univ. of New Brunswick, 1884, and Univ. of London, 1887; M. A., Univ. of Edinburgh, 1888, B. Sc., 1892, and D. Sc., 1901; Professor of Physics, Univ. of Madras, 1889-90; Univ. of New Brunswick, 1890-93; Purdue, 1893-99; W. P. I., 1899- The name of Prof. Duff is indeed well known in the world of Science, and W. P. I. is proud to have him as the head of its Physics Depart¬ ment. Many of us have met him in the class¬ room; all of us have profited by his lectures, at which his able assistant never forgot to take the attendance. Dr. Duff has been granted a leave of absence that he might go to Washington where he is doing research work for the Government on air resistance. He declined the commission offered him, believing that he could do more efficient work as a civilian. His service is sure to be a valuable one. ARTHUR WILLARD FRENCH “Pa” 2E Professor of Civil Engineering C. E., Dartmouth, 1892; Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, Dartmouth, 1895-98; Professor, W. P. I., 1899- Recitation with “Pa” is simply a series of personal exploits. Every lesson is covered by a special experience all its own, each taken from “my first job,” which job was certainly a wonder. “Pa” is disproof enough of his own theory that “a lazy man makes the best engi¬ neer,” for many are the hours of hard work spent in his office ov er difficult problems. Still, every possible afternoon, he and “Joe” leave for the back-woods of Sterling where they are experimenting in co-operative farming; and here “Pa” can smoke that old corncob in peace. Much though we may curse at his problems, “Pa’s” teaching suits us all, and 10% of his personal experiences properly applied will insure our success as engineers. Page 16 WILLIAM WARREN BIRD rpissf’ V “r Professor of Mechanical Engineering, and Director of the Washburn Shops B. S., W. P. I., 1887; Instructor in Mechanical Engi¬ neering, W. P. L, 1887-91; Assistant Professor of Steam Engineering, 1894-96; Professor of Mechanical Engi¬ neering and Director of the Washhurn Shops, 1903- In the M.E. Department “Piggy” has charge of things; even the responsibility of conserving electric energy seems to rest wholly on his shoulders so far as the M.E. building is con¬ cerned. Only the Seniors meet Prof. Bird in the class room, where he teaches Dynamics and Shop Management. In the former course he made us see, by means of many carefully thought out illustrations, in which the anatomy and dimen¬ sions of dogs figured prominently, just how pulleys and weights, belts, dyna¬ mometers, and trains ought to go. In the Shop Management course we learned about the most complicated system of keeping shop records known, and the farther we went into it, the more we wondered how the Washburn Shops ever get along without an office force six times as large as their present one. PERCY ROBERT CARPENTER “Percy” A E Professor of Physical Education A. B., Harvard, 1907; Hitchcock Fellow, Amherst, 1906- 09; Assistant Dean, 1908-10; Instructor in Physical Education, 1909-10; Assistant Professor, 1910-11; As¬ sociate Professor, 1911-16; Professor of Physi cal Edu¬ cation, W. P. I., 1916- It was only last year that Prof. Carpenter came to Tech, but a year was sufficient for him to establish an excellent course in Physical Training, and to prove that the aforesaid course was worthy to be attended with commendable regularity by those required to take it. The recent closing of the gymnasium to save coal made it possible for Prof. Carpenter to obtain a leave of absence and to enter a field of work in which men of his calibre are greatly needed. He has gone to France to train men physically under the supervision of the Y. M. C. A., and, owing to his knowl¬ edge of French, will work among French-speaking men. Page 17 ALTON LINCOLN SMITH “Dbigtoe” Professor of Draiving and Machine Design B. S., W. P. I., 1890, and M. S., 1899; Assistant in Mechanical Engineering Laboratory, W. P. I., 1890-91; Instructor in Mechanical Drawing, 1891-1900; Assistant Professor of Drawing and Machine Design. 1900-06; Professor, 1906- “Dingtoe” presides over the gatherings in the machine design room on the top floor of the M.E. building. He first taught us Kine¬ matics, and did a thorough job, though at times we did wish he wouldn’t stand right in front of the figures on the board, which he was explain¬ ing. When he noticed we were tiring of Kine¬ matics, “A. L.” would lecture for a time on philosophy or social ethics. These lectures were very welcome to the students, especially as they contained a good bit of humor. As seniors, we studied machine and crane design under Prof. Smith. We cannot forget our despair when he found a serious fault with the idea we were sure would bring us a fortune. But if the fault was there, “Dingtoe” would be sure to find it. JOSEPH OLIVER PHELON Joe ATQ TBH Professor of Electrical Engineering B. S., W. P. I., 1887, and B. S. (Electr ' cal Engineering), 1890; M. M. E., Cornell, 1901; Instructor in Physics, W. P. I., 1887-96; Electrical Engineering, 1896-1900; Fellow, Cornell Univ., 1900-01; Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering, W. P. I., 1901-07; Professor, 1907- To “Joe” fell the task of starting us off on the road of Electrical Engineering. A Tech man himself, “Joe” realized just what we were up against when he turned us loose with those yellow papers, and lucky it is, for some of us, that he did. Seldom is this professor seen with¬ out a pleasant smile lighting up his face—in¬ deed sometimes the smile seems to be intended as the explanation of the point “Joe” is trying to make. During the time that Prof. Smith is connected with Government work, Prof. Phelon is acting as head of the Department. CHARLES METCALF ALLEN ‘Xharlie” :SAE TBTI 2H Professor of Hydraulic Engineering B. S., W. P. L, 1894, and M. S., 1899; Instructor in Mechanical Engineering, 1894-1902; Assistant Professor of Experimental Engineering, 1902-06; Professor, 1906- 09; Professor of Hydraulic Engineering, 1909- Professor Allen we remember as the man who was perfectly willing that we should study Hy¬ draulics in our own way so long as we “got the fundamentals.” Most of us were the greater part of the year getting those fundamentals. We, however, mastered them before the end of the year, as “Charlie” probably knew we would. One must see “Charlie” in action at Chaffins before he really knows the man. Here is one professor who will roll up his sleeves and get right into the fray when trouble occurs instead of just telling what ought to be done. We shall remember our work with Prof. Allen as one of those delightful little respites along a rough and rocky road. ARTHUR WOOLSEY EWELL “Punk” B K 2 H Professor of Physics B., Yale, 1897, and Ph. D., 1899; Assistant in Physics, Yale, 1897-99; Instructor, W. P. I., 1900-04; Assistant Professor, 1904-10; Professor, 1910- “Punk” has answered the country’s call, and is now in France, with a Captain’s commission, working on air resistance problems in connec¬ tion with bomb dropping. We can well appre¬ ciate the Government’s need for a man of his ability, since he is a master in his chosen field. Moreover, we shall always regard him as a true exponent of the qualities which go to make up a gentleman, and express the hope that future classes may not miss the privilege of knowing him. A conscientious teacher, and a born worker, he will receive a hearty welcome when he returns to his own country. Page 1-9 ALBERT SUTTON RICHEY I A0 TBn 2H Professor of Electric Railway Engineering B. M. E., Purdue, 1894, and E. E., 1908; Assistant Pro¬ fessor of Electric Railway Engineering, W. P. I., 1905- 07; Professor, 1907- It was not until our Senior year that we met Prof. Richey in the class room. Indeed we seldom see him now in any capacity other than that of teacher, for his extensive work as a con¬ sulting engineer for street railway companies takes him out of town a great deal. Every week, however, he finds time to conduct his courses, and lucky we are to come in contact with a man so high up in the field of electric railways. Our one regret is that his lectures are invariably scheduled for eight in the morn¬ ing; but it is undoubtedly for our own good to rise with the chickens, and Prof. Richey always allows the late-comers a few minutes of grace. HOWARD CHAPIN IVES ‘‘Reddf’ ■s: Professor of Railroad Engineering Ph. B., Yale, 1898, and C. E., 1900; Instructor in Civil Engineering, W. P. L, 1900-03; Assistant Professor, University of Pennsylvania, 1903-06; Assistant Professor of Railroad Engineering, W. P. I., 1906-12; Professor, 1912- Somewhere “Reddy” conceived the idea that he must leave some memorial to perpetuate his memory among future railroad gangs; so, be¬ lieving that he had a gift for learned discourse, he modestly hid behind another’s brains, and bis version of a time-bonored railroad author¬ ity resulted. Many are the happy hours we have spent in attentive slumber, while he told how “I finally convinced Mr. Searles that my point was correct.” Out at camp we were daily awakened by his “Breakfast on time or a little ahead,” and lulled to sleep by the recital of Chow’s latest detective exploit. Still, there are many little points that are clearer for the explanations given us by this most curious teacher. Page 20 CARLETON ALLEN READ “R. A.” 0 X H Professor of Steam Engineering B. S., M. I. T., 1891; Instructor in Mechanical Engineer¬ ing, M. I. T., 1891-99; Professor, New Hampshire State College, 1899-1908; Professor of Steam Engineering, W. P. L, 1908- Prof. Read we remember as the man who was determined that we should study Thermody¬ namics and Steam Engineering as he thought best, even if his own reputation suffered thereby. A more conscientious teacher there never was; so what matter if we didn’t always find ourselves able to comment favorably on his methods? To he late to “B. A.’s” class was almost as bad as it was to be tardy in grammar school. What could be worse, too, when just ready to crawl into bed, than the thought of an indicator put away without proper cleaning? But B. A” has a boy of his own, and he found he couldn t he too hard on us. ARTHUR DEXTER BUTTERFIELD “Pro .” ATn T B n 2 H Professor of Mathematics and Geodesy B. S., W. P. I., 1893, and M. S., 1898; A. M., Columbia, 1904; Assistant in Civil Engineering, W. P. I., 1894-98; Instructor in Mathematics, University of Vermont, 1898- 1900; Assistant Professor, 1900-04; Professor of Me¬ chanics and Mathematics, 1904-08; Assistant Professor of Mathematics, W. P. I., 1908-10; Professor, 1910-14; Professor of Mathematics and Geodesy, 1914- Although we never liked what he taught, we still have to admit of Professor Butterfield’s forceful methods, and accept his verdict that the subjects were as “necessary as a pair of pants” to our future welfare. This same force¬ ful personality has given him a preeminent place in the hearts of students and alumni alike, and made him our best known and most be¬ loved alumnus. This fall Prof, was changed to Capt. and he is now in France, showing the same big spirit that he did here in helping to make this world safe for all little boys like the two sturdy sons he left behind, while his vigorous strength is helping to win the biggest battle of the world. Page 21 ROBERT CHAUNCEY SWEETSER “Bobbf’ Professor of Analytical Chemistry B. S., W. P. I., 1883; Assistant in Chemistry, 1885-88: Instructor, 1888-1909; Assistant Professor, 1909-14; Professor of Analytical Chemistry, 1914- Our course in Quantitative Analysis under “Bobbie” was not merely confined to chemicals, but included human nature as well. The re¬ sults showed that “Bobbie” analyzed 100% pure in the estimation of the entire class. Being mostly of the impertinent type, we are inclined to think that the Fates have bestowed all the available Patience upon “Bobbie,” since he has never evinced by sign or word that his “goat” was procurable. A sterling quality in any man —almost a miracle in a teacher. FREDERIC BONNET, JR. “Doc” Professor of Chemistry B. S., Wasliington University, 1899; M. S., Harvard, 1902, and Ph. D., 1903; Assistant in Chemistry, Har¬ vard, 1899-1903; Instructor in Chemistry, State Univer¬ sity of Iowa, 1903-04; W. P. I., 1904-09; Assistant Professor, 1909-12; Professor, 1913- “Freddie’s” forte is pigs, and though he smil¬ ingly disclaims the honor of ever having raised a porker, the fact remains that he can tell the farmers whether or not their pigs are healthy by simply listening to their grunts. And by our grunts he can tell, also to an uncanny exact¬ ness, about where we stand. “Doc’s” hreezy Western manner has often proved the open sesame for a discussion of topics far removed from chemistry, and those who have heard him on such occasions have invariably gone away marveling at his versatility. Page 22 RAYMOND KURTZ MORLEY “Doc” cl) B K 2 H Professor of Mathematics A. B., Tufts, 1904, and A. M., 1904; Ph. D., Clark, 1910; Instructor in Mathematics, University of Maine, 1904-07; W. P. I., 1910-11; University of Illinois, 1911-12; As¬ sistant Professor, W. P. 1., 1912-16; Professor, 1917- We shall always remember “Doc” as one of the bright spots in our faculty. He was always able and willing to make the most difficult points clear, even if it took several boards and he had to shoot a dozen pieces of chalk into the wastebasket. Often, though, his witticisms and stories proved his points better than an hour’s work. As a marker, he is a prince. He could always find 60% on any paper. It was with rejoicing that we found him the head of the Mathematics Department this year. We only wish we could leave him still further reward for his conscientious work. How about a life-size Ford to take the place of that motor wheel? We surely wish we could! CARL DUNHAM KNIGHT “C. D.” 2 E T B II Assistant Professor of Experimental Electrical Engineering B. S., W. P. I., 1903, and E. E., 1908; Instructor in Electrical Engineering, 1904-08; Assistant Professor of Experimental Electrical Engineering, 1908- “C. D.” is the King of the E. E. Laboratory, but autocracy has no place in his domain. Prof. Knight is a real teacher for whom every¬ one has the warmest admiration, and a man with whom the student may talk over his dif¬ ficulties as freely as with his own room-mate —and with much more beneficial results. Patient with the man in trouble, consoling by his ever-present smile the all hut discouraged “would be” engineer, “C. D.” is a man of whom we shall always retain pleasant memo¬ ries. Page 23 CLARENCE ALBERT PIERCE “Doc’ I N@ 5H J BK Assistant Professor of Theoretical Electrical Engineering B. S., Wesleyan, 1902, and M. S., 1904; Ph. D., Cornell, 1908; Assis tant in Physics, Wesleyan, 1902-04; In¬ structor in Electrical Engineering, Cornell, 1904-11; Assistant Professor, W. P. L, 1911- When it came to the theoretical part of our study, “Doc” Pierce and his complex quantities were thrust upon us. We spent a year with “Doc” (most of the time with the windows wide open) trying to “prove that we were living be¬ ings,” and another year trying to determine the power factor of some remote place which we had no desire to visit. However, a large part of our knowledge of electricity came from him, and we appreciate what he has done toward our education. It is even possible that some of us may profit in the near future from his lectures on rifle and revolver shooting. DANIEL FRANCIS CALHANE “Dinny” 2H Assistant Professor of Industrial and Electro-Chemistry A. B., Harvard, 1894, A. M., 1896, and Ph. D., 1904; Assistant in Chemistry, Harvard, 1899-1903; Instructor, W. P. I., 1903-12; Assistant Professor of Industrial and Electro-Chemistry, 1913- “You chaps are old enough to stand on your own feet, and in this course I do not intend to go ‘pussyfooting’ around to see that you do the work”—and there you have him. “Dinny’s” method of teaching was not to awe us with his knowledge, but rather to adjust himself to our viewpoint and so to overcome the difficulties which arose from time to time. “Dinny” seems to be equally at home in the fields of Chemis¬ try, Electricity, or Physics, and his lectures in¬ clude all three. We regret that we could not meet this man until our last year. Page 24 CHARLES JOSEPH ADAMS 0 A X Assistant Professor of English A. B., Amherst, 1896; Instructor in Modern Languages, W. P. I., 1908-13; Assistant Professor of English, 1913- One who loves the best in literature, and who, loving it, can reveal its beauty, at least, to others—such is Prof. Adams. We admit we were rather surprised when he told us that the dictionary was the most exciting and fascinating book in the English language, hut we almost believed even that before he completed his illus¬ trative story of the evolution of the word “neighbor.” His stories and toasts, his fatherly advice, and his dreamy revelation of the meaning of some bit of poetry, are the things that “Pop” left with us; and we are sure to treasure them above some minor rule of rhetoric. HOWARD PARKER FAIRFIELD “Pa” 2 H Assistant Professor of Machine Construction Instructor in Machine Design and Shop Work, Case, 1891-99; Machine Construction, W. P. 1., 1899-1914; Assistant Professor, 1914- The remembrance of Prof. Fairfield will never leave us. His fatherly manner, his desire to help us in every possible way, and his at¬ tempts to get into step with us when we were walking with him, have impressed themselves too deeply on our minds to be erased. For the lazy man, “Pa” has little use. But his confidence in the ability of any other Tech man is well-nigh without limit. He was always ready and glad to bear all the trouble of ar¬ ranging inspection trips for us, and our trips with him were always awaited with pleasant anticipation. Page 25 MORTON MASIUS “Dutchy” 2 H Assistant Professor of Physics Ph. D., University of Leipzig, 1908; Whiting Fellow, Harvard, 1908-09; Instructor in Physics, W. P. I., 1909- 15; Assistant Professor, 1915- If there were forty-eight hours in the day, and if all the other “Profs” were called into service, we feel confident that “Dutchy” could fill in as a substitute for them all. His all- around knowledge has caused us to spend many an hour in mournful reflection concerning the billiard ball composition of our heads. A thorough and a patient worker, “Dutchy” could teach Physics to a South Sea head-hunter if occasion demanded. It is seldom that in one man such a vast store of information as Prof. Masius possesses is combined with his rare ability to impart facts to others. ARTHUR JULIUS KNIGHT ‘‘‘Shrimp ’ AT 5 H Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering B. S., W. P. I., 1907; Instructor in Civil Engineering, 1910-16; Assistant Professor, 1916- “Prof” graduated from “Pa’s” courses back in 1907, hut three years later came back to help us over those same difficulties. At first he taught only what was too difficult for the rest of the department, but now has become chief janitor of our buildings, and his office has become the scene of frequent labor disputes with sub-janitors and electricians. As he pock¬ ets the cash of the Athletic Association and has temporarily taken over the finances of the Alumni Association, “Shrimp” may become a rich man some day. With a new cigar and a pile of work, “Shrimp” is happy, and we leave our best wishes to this individual so essential to our Alma Mater’s welfare. Page 26 FRANCIS JOSEPH ADAMS “Rip ’ T B n 2 H Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering B. S., W. P. I., 1904; Graduate Assistant in Electrical Engineering, W. P. 1., 1904-06; Instructor, 1908-16; As¬ sistant Professor, 1917- Prof. Adams we first met in Junior labora¬ tory, where we found him to he an able teacher and a gentleman. It remained for our last year’s work under him to show us what a broadly educated man he is. “Rip” seldom uses notes in his lectures. It seems to he no trouble at all for him to carry in his head sufficient facts and figures to make up a co¬ herent lecture of an hour’s duration. “Rip’s” capacity for work is a marvel. At times we found his problems hard, hut had no come-back as he worked out each one care¬ fully himself, often, to our wonder, reading his slip stick to five places. FRANCIS WILLIAM ROYS “Spider” 2 K 2 H Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering B. S., W. P. I., 1909, and M. E., 1917 ; Instructor in Mechanical Engineering, 1910-16; Assistant Professor, 1917- Prof. Roys was teaching at M. I. T. during the year that we were initiated into Statics and Strength, so he could not take part in the cere¬ mony. From the reports that the Juniors give us, we are not sorry that we avoided his tests and final examinations. This year, however, “Spider” met us in M. E. Lab., and we found in him an able in¬ structor, who credited us with having sufficient sense to run some of the big machines without being watched every minute. We are sorry not to have had more of his instruction. Page 27 FARRINGTON DANIELS “Doc’’ AA I) 2S AX2 Assistant Professor of Theoretical Chemistry B. S., University of Minn., 1910, and M. S., 1911; Ph. D., Harvard, 1914; Assistant in Chemistry, University of Minn., 1910-11; Austin Teaching Fellov , Harvard, 1911-13; Instructor in Theoretical Chemistry, W. P. I., 1914-16; Assistant Professor, 1917- If one were possessed with the idea that a scientist is an absent-minded looking individual, a single glance at “Doc” would rid him of this delusion forever. “Doc’s” ready smile, immac¬ ulate appearance, and pleasant manner have won the hearts of all of us. He lives in a realm of theory, and the enthusiasm which he showed in teaching his subject was contagious to the extent that we were actually guilty of “scab¬ bing” some of his pet experiments—a compli¬ ment to a teacher of Chemists, indeed. JOHN AUSTIN SPAULDING “Johnny” ! 2 K 1 B K A. B., Harvard, 1911, A. M., 1912, and Ph. D., 1917; Sheldon Fellow, Harvard, in Germany, 1912-13; Instructor in German, W. P. I., 1914-16; Assistant Professor of German, 1917- After three years at the Institute, one of them as head of the Department of Modern Languages, Mr. Spaulding was deservedly made a member of the Faculty; but we have not had the opportunity to call him by his new title as he has answered a greater call to service. A leave of absence has been granted Prof. Spaulding for the duration of the war, and he is serving in the army of the country. His welcome back to Tech at the end of the war will be a hearty one. Page 28 Snsitructorsi JOHN JERNBERG “Johnny” Instructor in Forge Practice, W. P. ., 1882- Mr. Jernberg, one of the most popular of instructors, will always come to our minds as the man who was never anything else than jolly. “Johnny’s ’ happy disposition is contagious, too. His skill in his work is uncanny to see. It always was a mystery why we couldn’t also weld and shape iron and steel. At first we thought it must be the iron, but “Johnny” would even let us use the piece he had been working. BURTON LINWOOU GRAY Instructor in Foundry Practice, W. P. I., 1910 Upon Mr. Gray fell the duty of instructing us in Foundry Practice. He did his duty well, however, for he stopped at nothing, even to making us get into the cupola furnace where the other fellows could throw stuff down on us from above. “B. L.” is a man with whom it is easy and worth while to get acquainted whether or not you ever have him as an instructor. Page 30 HERBERT STEVENSON BUSEY Maryland Institute, 1898; W. P. I., 1912- “Smokey Joe” Instructor in Mechanical Drawing Instructor in Mechanical Drawing, Purdue, 1910-12; Instructor, Any ability that we have in free hand sketching we owe to Mr. Busey. Boosey, or “Smokey Joe” as we call him, is surely an artist himself, and if we are not, it isn’t because he didn’t do his part toward teaching us how “pair- lell lines should appear. In teaching us “Descript,” his explanations con¬ cluding with “That’s as cle-air as I can make it” were invariably followed by a broad, long-to-be-remembered grin. WALTER WILLIAM MONROE ‘Top” Instructor in Pattern-Making, W.P.L, 1912- Mr. Monroe was our guardian in Ereshman Pattern shop. “Pop’s” dander could be aroused easily by sandpapering a pattern thoroughly and then doctor¬ ing it up a little with a few sharp edged tools. It was indeed fortunate for us, also, that, when covered with shellac, putty looked much like wood. How¬ ever, “Pop’s” safety devices, whereby students are prevented from warming their hands on the circular saws and planer, are certainly commendable. SAMUEL JAMES PLIMPTON “Plimp” s w Instructor in Physics Ph. B., Yale, 1905, and Ph. D., 1912; Loomis Fellow, Yale, 1905-06; Assistant in Physics, Yale, 1909-12; Instructor, 1912-13; Johns Hopkins, 1913-14; W.P.L, 1914- “Plimp” is known almost as much about the Hill for his type of automo¬ bile driving as for his work in the Physics Department. This, however, is not a criterion of his ability as a physicist, for he is high up in his chosen field. During Prof. Duff’s leave of absence. Dr. Plimpton has taken up the task of delivering the Physics lectures, as well as continuing all his own classes, and is proving himself a loyal worker for W. P. 1. Page 31 RICHARD CARLETON JOSLIN Instructor in Modern Languages A. B., Dartmouth, 1914; A. M., Harvard, 1915; Instructor in Modern Languages, W. P. L, 1915- Shortly after Mr. Joslin’s coming to Tech as an Instructor in French, the course in Spanish was started under his direction. It has proved rather pop¬ ular, especially for the “visitors” who may come and listen without any danger of being called upon to recite. Mr. Joslin is a young man and a pleasant one, and has made many friends in Worcester. CARLETON DEAN HAIGIS Instructor in Physics B. S., W. P. I., 1915; Instructor in Physics, W. P. I., 1915- Of Mr. Haigis one sees very little unless he goes out into the magnetic laboratory. When a young explosion is heard in the vicinity of W. P. I., one suddenly realizes that Mr. Haigis is still working hard on his problem, even though he isn’t in the limelight all the time. 1918 wishes him the best of success. ROE-MERRILL SECRIST HEFFNER Instructor in German A. B., Wittenburg College, 1913, and A. M., 1915; A. M., Harvard, 1916; Instructor in German and Latin, Wittenburg College, 1913-15; Instructor in German, W. P. L, 1916- During Prof. Spaulding’s absence, the instruction in German falls entirely on Mr. Heffner’s shoulders. It is no small task, but he has risen nobly to the occasion. In addition to his teaching, “Heff” is making a rather complete study of the present day Russia, though it requires some alacrity to keep up the pace that country is setting. Page 32 HERBERT NELSON EATON ‘Herbie’ LX A TBn Instructor in Civil Engineering B. S., W. P. I., 1916; Instructor in Civil Engineering, 1916- Taking Mr. Cranclon’s place as departmental assistant, Mr. Eaton has been with us for two years, and has taken his duties seriously. Although we all backed Fat Sargent in the argument over the ownership of the level-rod at camp, we soon forgave “Herbie” when we found how ready he was to help us out in those Stereotomy problems, even though we sometimes questioned the extent of his knowledge. Still, if Herbie ’ shows the same brilliancy with the Army that he has here. Tech will have another good officer to be proud of. ARTHUR KELSO INGRAHAM “ oc” Instructor in Mechanical Engineering B. S., W. P. I., 1916; Instructor in Mechanical Engineering, W. P. I., 1916. Ingraham did not become an instructor until our Junior year, so we did not receive our first instruction in Steam from him. “Doc’s” duty in Lab. seems to be to stand around wearing his cynical grin so long as things go wrong, and to fade away for a chat with “Spider” whenever it looks as if the re might be a chance to help out with a bit of timely advice. However, he tries his best to help a fellow, and he is not unreasonable when he finds us short for time on an experiment. WILLIAM WELLS DENTON “Willie” r A I)BK KAn Instructor in Mathematics A. B., University of Michigan, 1907; A. M., University of Illinois, 1909, and Ph, D., 1912; Assistant in Mathematics, University of Illinois, 1907-11; Fellow, 1911-12- Instructor’ 1912-17; W. P. I., 1917- Although a new comer, “Wee Willie” early showed the benefits of his past training by being adjudged the handsomest at the baby show of the Faculty. In class he is what might be termed a “rambler rose” and his students will not forget right away the intelligent wink he flashes upon them after he has covered the board with a complicated problem. “Opie” is, with all his peculiarities, well liked by his pupils, and few are the complaints against him when the final marks appear. Page 33 RALPH DELANO WHITMORE A T T Bn 2 H Instructor in Mechanical Engineering B. S., W. P. L, 1909, and M. E., 1911; Graduate Assistant in Mechanical Engineering, W. P. I., 1909-11; Instructor in Manual Arts, Tsing Hua College, Peking, 1911-17; on leave, 1917-19; Instructor in Mechanical Engineering, W. P. L, 1917- Mr. Whitmore has been with us only one year, but our relations with him have been very pleasant. We are only too glad when we are one man shy on an experiment and he finds it necessary to work with us. As an untiring worker in the Y. M. C. A., too, we owe him a great deal, and his interesting talks about his experiences in China will long be remembered. LEROY ELDEN PEABODY “Nigger’ I)M Y Instructor in Mathematics B. S., Norwich University, 1915; M. A., Clark University, 1916; Assistant in Mathematics, Lehigh University, 1916-17; Instructor, W. P. I., 1917- Our first impression of this new teacher was one of awe at his size; but we found this to be due partially to the tiny desk behind which he hides his six feet during recitation. Since “Nigger’s” mind usually runs along the deeper and more intricate lines of Mathematics, he has difficulty at times in concentrating on the lesser branches, and we have seen him puzzled over one of his own problems. Still, “Black Jack” seems to be popular, and to have the requisites of a good teacher. CHARLES BUELL HURD “Charlie” TBH 2 = Instructor in Chemistry B. S., W. P. I., 1915; Graduate Assistant in Chemistry, W. P. 1., 1915-17; Instructor, 1917- As one of the boys “Charlie” can readily sympathize with the difficulties which beset the path of groping Freshmen. Being clothed with the dignity of an instructor has not changed him in the slightest degree, and he is still the same smiling, soft-spoken individual whom we knew as a fellow student. ROBERT PRICE RUSSELL Instructor in Chemistry A. B., Clark, 1917; Instructor in Chemistry, University of Michigan, 1917; W. P. I., 1917- Mr. Russell came to us this last mid-year to take up the work of instruction in Freshman Chemistry Lab. Few of us have met him personally, but those of us who have are convinced that his youthful appearance and unusually pleasant manner will win him m.any friends among students and faculty alike. Page 34 WILLARD JAMES FISHER “Bu(r ©AX I)BK 2H Lecturer in Physics A. B., Amherst, 1892; Ph. D., Cornell. 1908; Principal of Medway High School, 1892-1903; Instructor in Physics, Cornell, 1903-12; Professor of Physics, New Hampshire State College, 1912-16;. Lecturer in Physics, W. P. I., 1917- Wilh Professors Duff and Ewell both on leaves of absence, the Physics Dept, found itself rather too small in numbers to carry on the work, and at mid-years Dr. Fisher came to us to take a hand in educating Sophomores. Lie has been here such a short time that his presence has been made known to most of us chiefly by the fact that the blackboards in Boynton Hall, contrary to cus¬ tom, are usually covered with solutions of more or less familiar problems. Though we have had little opportunity to meet Dr. Fisher, we wish him the best of success at W. P. 1. WALTER BREMNER SCOTT “Scottie” Graduate Assistant in Chemistry B. S., W. P. I., 1916; Graduate Assistant in Chemistry, 1916- GRADUATE STUDENTS IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Harold Clark Hickock William Joseph O’Neill Dana Francis Higgins Norman Lincoln Towle Dean Benjamin Webster B. S., W. P. L, 1916 B. S., W. P. L, 1917 B. S., W. P. L, 1917 B. S., W. P. L, 1917 A. B., Reed College, 1916 Page 33 (0f{iter£ of tfje Class of 1918 FRESHMAN YEAR FIRST HALF President, Roland H. Taylor Vice-President, Frederick E. Wood Secretary, Freeman P. Butler Treasurer, David M. Gaskill Sergeant-at-Arms, Arthur M. Millard SECOND HALF President, Roland H. Taylor Vice-President, Norman P. Knowlton Secretary, John 0. Archibald Treasurer, David M. Gaskill Sergeant-at-Arms, Arthur M. Millard SOPHOMORE YEAR FIRST HALF President, David M. Gaskill Vice-President, Francis N. Luce Secretary, John F. Kyes, Jr. Treasurer, Thomas E. Child Sergeant-at-Arms, Arthur M. Millard SECOND HALF President, David M. Gaskill Vice-President, Norman P. Knowlton Secretary, John F. Kyes, Jr. Treasurer, Thomas E. Child Sergeant-at-Arms, (discontinuecD JUNIOR YEAR President, Norman P. Knowlton Vice-President, Arthur G. Green Secretary, John F. Kyes, Jr. Treasurer, Norman C. Firth SENIOR YEAR President, W. W. Hall, Jr., succeeded by W. P. Kalagher Vice-President, W. P. Kalagher, succeeded by Oscar H. Forsdale Secretary, John F. Kyes, Jr. Treasurer, Leroy S. Converse JUNIOR DELEGATE TO TECH COUNCIL J. D. Storrs SENIOR DELEGATES TO TECH COUNCIL J. D. Storrs and A. T. Sibley PERMANENT OFFICERS President, Norman P. Knowlton Vice-President, Arthur G. Green Secretary, John F. Kyes, Jr. Treasurer, Leroy S. Converse Page 36 CHARLES CLINTON ALVORD “Charlie” Mechanic Born, Worcester, Mass., Dec. 19, 1896. Prep.: Worcester Classical High School. President Y. M. C. A. (4). (Wireless Association.) Come, reader, climb the Hill with me this morning, and pay a visit to “Ding’s” class in Machine Design. Yes, that is Alvord, the tall chap, hunched over the front-rank table. “Charlie” and “Mac” are going to put something across in the Y. M. this week, and what better place to figure out the probable stresses than in Machine Design? Just so soon as “C. C.” is hack at his desk, some¬ body is sure to be needing advice, and will get it. Then, with “Charlie’s” slide rule working on its best schedule, there is always time for a bit of joshing, at which he’s an expert. His answers are generally right, but that isn’t the best of this chap. It’s the way he stays with the crowd, and works for the whole, rather than for himself. Once in a while, an especially nice moon tempts Charles to bring up some fair damsel to an evening affair. Of late, this weakness has seemed to he grow¬ ing on him. But as she is always a different girl from the time before, we are still guessing. “C. C.” never did advertise with a brass band. One had to know him well to realize how much he was up to. On the Hill, his hobbies have been tennis and wireless, or, for extreme dissipation, bowling. Off the Hill, we have heard reports of his activities in Central Church. But lately “Charlie” has become quite a famous man, since he was persuaded to fill out “Russ” Hirst’s unexpired term as President of the Y. M. C. A. The tall Mechanic has proved to be a worthy leader, and has worked stanchly and unselfishly for the Association. Alvord may, or may not, reach the roll of fame. But there is not the slightest doubt that his name will be honored wherever he goes, and that he will take out, quietly and unassumingly, the real Tech spirit as he goes to tackle life. Page 37 EDWARD LOUIS ANTON ‘‘Ed” “Antie” Sanitary Civil Born, Bridgeport, Conn., Dec. 15, 1894. Prep.: Bridgeport High School. “Ed” is one more of the men to be added to the enviable roll of honor of Bridgeport, but, during his cour. ' e at Tech, has probably been one of our most unappreciated members. He chose rather “to hide his light under a bushel” than to flaunt his ac¬ complishments before the multitude. Taking as a motto, “Cut a little ice each day,” he has accumulated a vast store of knowledge on varied sub¬ jects, from which comes his ability to tackle problems where clear thinking and a broad point of view are necessary. When “Antie” came here, he de¬ cided to dispense with all inappro¬ priate memories of the past, and held to his purpose for two years. But his courage failed, out at Chaf¬ fins, and now none of us enjoy a pipeful of Edgeworth more than does “Ed.” Perhaps no truer characterization of him could be made than “the man who smokes, thinks like a sage, and acts like a Samaritan.” Although “Ed” has a decided leaning toward Chemistry, he has diligently applied himself to the art of Surveying, and for two summers has departed for Bridgeport with a transit over his shoulder. We imagine that the home farm (for “Ed” is a true son of the soil) is now laid out to exact dimensions, and that every hill of beans has a special area staked off for its own particular use. Among the fair sex of Worcester “Ed’s” accomplishments are rather lim¬ ited, but every mention of Bridgeport brings a twinkle to his eye that may ex¬ plain the true condition of affairs. As sole survivor of the five who ventured the wrath of both “Pa” and “The Kaiser,” “Ed” has shown in his work that he has the elements of a suc¬ cessful engineer, and we predict that his future will be bright and happy. Page 38 JAMES APOSTOLOU “James’ “Jimmie” Cosmopolitan Club Electric Born, Cavalla, Greece, Dec. 28, 1892. Prep.: Oberlin Academy, Oberlin, Ohio. It was in a distant clime that “Jim¬ mie’s” eyes first opened. Little did his people suppose on that eventful day that he would ever come to W. P. I., but in due course of time he ventured across the pond. Pleased, apparently, by his excellent record at Oberlin, he made up his mind to come to Tech for the completion of his education. Hard it is to follow custom in writing up James, for the ever-pres¬ ent pun on fussing must he omitted. On one night only was James ever seen escorting a lady, and few of us had the pleasure of witnessing that phenomenon. An adept is “Jimmie” in the art of bluffing, an art he takes delight in practicing on friend or enemy, stu¬ dent or teacher alike. But this trick is always accompanied by a clever twist of English that “lets him out” in the showdown; for “Jimmie’s” word, once seriously given, is unbreakable. His accomplishments? His walk from the heart of Worcester to the heart of Boston in fourteen and a half hours proves one of them. His ability lo speak Greek and English fluently, and French and Turkish to some extent, establish him as more or less of a linguist. As for his musical ability, con¬ sult his room-mate as to his vocal renditions of “O’ Sole mio,” “Sing mir dein Lied,” and “Un peu d’Amour,” sung in as many languages. We choose to omit comment. Above all, however, stands out James’ prime characteristic, that quality so universally present in the educated foreign-born: his friendship, once won, is yours for life. There is nothing that can shake his trust in a tried friend, and he will ever be equally worthy of our belief in him. Page 39 RICHARD HARVEY BENT “Dick” Sanitary Civil Born, Plymouth, Mass., March 1, 1895. Prep.: Plymouth High School. In the fall of 1913, Plymouth sent one of her sons to Worcester, hut, on second thought, recalled him for another year’s repose, saving him for the greater Class of 1918. Not a brilliant student, “Dick” has, by hard plugging and consistent work “out of hours,” shown that he pos¬ sesses two characteristics of success: patience, and self-confidence. As a youngster, “Dick” must have been a holy terror, and with reason. Directly descended from a noted Pil¬ grim rascal, he had all the setting for an adventurous career. A few weeks on the “Gold Coast,” though, changed him. With a sweat shirt and glove, he was the equal of any man at “pass,” and at breaking win¬ dows, too, for that matter. Since south-paw infielders are an unknown quantity at Tech, “Dick” has never had a chance to represent us on the diamond. With the opening of the gym, “Dick” became a regular attendant, basketball and bowling being the attrac¬ tions. Many are the high strings that he has chalked up there and at the Regal. “Dick” knows and enjoys a good show, but has steered clear of the other Tech failing, though he was once caught in feminine company at a football game. “Dick” has spent much of his life near the briny deep, and has the gen¬ erous heart, good nature, and helping hand natural to those who make the sea their home. We could never ask for a better or a more faithful friend, and we know that, when he gets out into the world, his ability to make friends and his willingness to help them will place him among the leaders of to-morrow. Page 40 ERNEST KAELBLE BLOSS “Ernie’ SE SAE TBn Electric Born, Worcester, Mass., April 16, 1896. Prep.: Worcester English High. Advertising Manager, Aftermath Board (4). “Ernie” hails from Holden, the land of Hydraulics and “heavenly mornings.” For five years he has traveled on the “Jefferson Limited” and is still alive. We say five years, for “Ernie” spent one tedious year at Clark College. In the fall of 1914 he awoke and realized the mis¬ take he had made, with the result that he set out to rectify it bv enter¬ ing W. P. I. At Tech, “Ernie has been the pride of the Electrics. His big, happy face with the winning smile will always be remembered. As to scholastic at¬ tainments—“Ernie” doesn’t know how it seems to get even a “D,” and yet he often risked slipping out of “Rip’s” course in Transmission and going up to the bowling alleys for a string or two. As a worker for the class, there is no doubt of his high place. His keen perception, his active mind, and his sound judgment have been greatly appre¬ ciated. Last summer “Ernie” took a journey on the W. P. 1. test car, and what he can’t tell you about that car isn’t worth knowing. A born talker, he can keep a group of fellows interested for an hour at a time by relating how the car was bumped by an auto truck, or how it went up into New Hampshire to sweep the tracks. “Ernie’s” wit is ever present, and in mighty good stead it stands him at these informal lectures. We expect that we shall soon see this most popular man in uniform. His success in everything that he has undertaken speaks well for the career that awaits him in the years to come, whatever line of work he may enter. Page 41 LE ROY WHITMAN BOND (jUS 2 AE Electric Born, Charlton, Mass., July 3, 1895. Prep.: Charlton High and Worcester South High. Rifle Club (3, 4) ; Wireless Asso¬ ciation (4). Le Roy Whitman Bond, otherwise known as “Gus,” is one of the many who recognized the superior qual¬ ities of the Class of 1918. “Gus” thought so much of us that, although he originally intended to heat us to commencement hy about twelve months, he dropped out for a year in order to finish with a real class. Since this brought about our close friendship with him, we are surely glad of his decision, for “Gus” is one of the most popular of the Elec¬ tr ics. He first blinked his dreamy eyes in the wilds of Charlton, and even in the tender years of his infancv was beautiful to gaze upon. He grew up into a handsome, healthy boy, and, after fooling the teachers at Worcester South High into believing he knew enough to warrant a diploma, he hit the trail for Boynton Hill. “Gus,” because of his merry chuckle, happy disposition, and good looks has always been a favorite with the fair sex, but it was not until he hit Tech that he met the (W) right girl, with the result that there will soon be another recruit to the ranks of the benedicts. With his “try anything once” spirit, “Gus” presented himself at the first call for track candidates, posing as a high hurdler. He met with small suc¬ cess, and, after filling his knees with the cinders which customarilv adorn a running track, he gave up this branch of sport, next becoming an habitue of the rifle range. Here “Gus” made good. He became a member of the rifle team, gaining considerable experience which will undoubtedly be of value to him some time in the near future. “Gus” is a general favorite, and will unquestionably do big things in the future. Page 42 HOWLAND BUTTLER “Bootler ’ “Butt” Chemist Born, Worcester, Mass., Oct. 26, 1895. Prep.: Worcester Classical High School. Cross Country (1, 2, 3) ; Track (2, 3) ; Junior Prom. Committee. When a man can propel himself al the rate of six miles an hour and appear to be taking his time, there is but one explanation—legs; and “Butt” is surely gifted in this re¬ spect. Nothing has ever been known to ruffle his serenity, not even the “Kaiser.” When in the mood for it, he will sit for hours before a blast lamp producing works of art in the way of glass apparatus. Hoover certainly has nothing on “Butt” when it comes to conserva¬ tion. If Howland happens to break a flask, the fragments are never thrown into the slop-jar, but are carefully collected and brought unto his favorite instrument, the blast lamp, where, like magic, there emerge from the debris test tubes, distilling flasks, and what not. “Butt” disclaims all knowledge of the fair sex, and offers his morning paper route as an alibi. However, we would like to have more particulars as to his last summer’s sojourn in Akron, Ohio. Although “Butt’s” chest measurements place him in the heavyweight class, he demonstrated to the “Kaiser’s” satisfaction that he could squeeze through the bars which adorned the furnace room without serious injury to the bars. When the “Kaiser” inquired if “Butt” had ever been in jail, he replied with his characteristic drawl that he had never had the honor, adding dryly that, how¬ ever, he believed in preparing for emergencies. It would be a waste of time to speculate on “Butt’s” chances of making good, since that is a foregone conclusion. His unlimited capacity for work and his bull-dog tenacity will win him success in whatever field he chooses to enter. FREDERICK EDMUND CAS- SAVANT ‘‘Fred” “Cassie” TB n Born, Spencer, Mass., Jan. 22, 1896. Prep.: Worcester South High School. Football (1, 2); Baseball (1). “Use your bean, use your bean!” It was thus that “Fred” always end¬ ed the elucidation of any difficulty brought to him to solve. And, in spite of his long-winded discourses, “Fred” was such a brilliant man that he could decipher anything with ease, and was duly rewarded with election to Tau Beta Pi. He could always get his lessons with a mini¬ mum amount of work, was never to he found in the drafting room after hours, and, while with us, never over-exerted himself except at “exam” times. Having made a record in athletics at High School “Cassie” naturally desired to bring honor to our Alma Mater. Both baseball and football claimed his attention, and, though kept out the first year by injuries, he became a varsity guard on the 1915 team. Feeling, however, that the time to retire was when he was still a star, “Fred” spent last year on other attractions—and in study. His district board having adjudged him a perfect physical specimen, “Fred” was among Worcester’s first to go to Ayer. He is making good in this big game with the rest of Worcester’s sons in the 301st Ammunition Train. When it came to singling out beauties amongst the fairest of the city, “Fred” was “right there.” We don’t want to give away any secrets as to the number he called on regularly, but there were numerous parlors where the lights burned low because of the frequent intervals at which he called. As he always seemed to believe in variety, we cannot say whether there is any par¬ ticular one yet or not. We will always remember “Fred” as the man who, with “Eddie” as part¬ ner, “sharked” things with a minimum effort, a popular “ladies’ man,” a good athlete, and, we are sure, an even better soldier. Page 44 LEROY SMITH CONVERSE “Shrim p” A T n Skull Cliemist Born, Fitchburg, Mass., June 28, 1895. Prep.: Fitchburg High School. President Sceptical Chymists (3) ; Class Treasurer (4, permanent). Here we have the most diminutive chemist, shorter than the 5 ' 4 required for an army officer; but, in his small stature, quality is concen¬ trated. In the early part of his Tech career, Roy was extremely quiet and unassuming; hut since those days his latent abilities have developed to an extraordinary ex¬ tent. He clearly demonstrated his conscientiousness and whole-hearted¬ ness by taking the baby organization of the Sceptical Chymists and mak¬ ing it the envy of the other Engineer¬ ing Societies on the Hill. His class¬ mates recognized his earnest efforts, with the result that he has been elected as our permanent treasurer. The metamorphosis above mentioned unfortunately was not such a one as to instill in Roy any great interest in the social functions of the Hill. How¬ ever, we haven t given up our hopes for him yet. Surely, his personality and pleasing disposition are of a calibre that would insure his popularity with the opposite sex. As a diversion from his pursuit of chemical knowledge and his activities in Tech organizations, “Shrimp” is frequently seen prancing up and down the gym floor hard on the trail of a bouncing basket-ball. His chemical ability can not be praised too highly, for here again he works with a vengeance, and as a result ranks with the first of his class. We can confidently predict for him a successful future in his chosen field. I’age 45 MYRICK CRANE Cosmopolitan Club Chemist Bom, Quincy, Mass., Aug. 13, 1895. Prep.: Quincy High School and Worcester Academy. Tech Carnival Committee (4). He used to come chugging along to Worcester in an old Pope Hart¬ ford, while now he glides over the road behind the wheel of a big Loco; hut he’s still the same old Crane. “Mike” slid into Tech with so little flourish that for a time he was little more real to us than the angels—we even had him spotted as something of an angel. What errors men do make! “Mike’s” highly technical brain can conceive more practical jokes to play on an unsuspecting victim than the average man can count. For over a year Crane never found it necessary to open a text-book. Ev¬ ery Freshman subject seemed to be in the nature of a review for him, and his unlimited knowledge of Chemistry was much sought after by less well- prepared Fresh ies. It is said that the engineer’s education is too narrow, with the result that his views on life never broaden out. This is far from true of Crane—with one exception. There seems to be no technical subject—chemical, mechanical, electrical, nautical—about which he does not have a certain amount of definite information. And his ingenuity is phenomenal. On the Hill the Chemists constantly go to him for suggestions. At home he builds automatic con¬ trivances to close the windows in time to let his room warm up before he arises. Once, he even designed a thermostatic device to automatically pull more bed¬ clothes over him if the temperature should fall below a set value during the night. The one limitation hinted at is, that he seems to find absolutely nothing of interest in the friendship of girls, a quality so rare in a Tech man that many of us envy him for his very uniqueness. A man with a more fertile brain than Crane’s, one seldom meets; a more genuine friend one could not desire. Page 46 HAROLD STEBBINS DAVIS ‘‘Noisf’ “Dave a)2K TBn Electric Born, Fitchburg, Mass., July 1, 1896. Prep.: Fitchburg High School. “Guess I’ll get up.” Eighteen hours later— “Guess I’ll go to bed.” And this constitutes the major por¬ tion of “Noisy’s” conversation dur¬ ing a day—hence the nickname. Harold came to us from the wilds of Fitchburg, and little did we realize the freshness of youth that could spring up from such desolate country. It did not take “Dave” long to show us that he could mas¬ ter the courses at Tech with ease, in evidence of which he was elected to Tau Beta Pi in his Junior year. While “Noisy” has passed very quietly through his four years here, the Annals of the City of Fitchburg contain proof enough of his charac¬ ter. For instance, while still an in¬ fant, “Noisy” was forbidden to use the family machine. One dark night, con¬ trary to orders, he and a chum slipped out of town with said go-cart in their possession. Along about 2 A. M., father noticed that the machine was missing, and notified the Sheriff of the theft. When “Dave” finally returned, it was onfy to be intercepted and taken to the Police Station, where father hailed, and later “bawled,” him out. More often, though, the machine is filled with members of the fairer sex; but “Noisy” adheres strictly to ’phone girls, and believes that “in numbers lies safety.” Still, don’t forget that most of “Noisy’s” deeds are strictly “on the quiet.” The companionship of Harold is something we shall miss extremely in the days that follow our graduation. His modest attitude in answering any ques¬ tion is very encouraging to one who goes to him for help. “Noisy” says little, but what he says, we know is correct. We are glad of the success that is sure to come to him. WALTER BERNARD DENNEN ‘Den” Newman Club Mechanic Born, Worcester, Mass., Nov. 3, 1895. Prep.; Worcester Classical High School. Walter is a native son of whom Worcester may well be proud. There are many in the class of his ability intellectually, and a few who may even surpass him slightly; but no one is any better natured or so wel liked. While he can not be accused of being a “grind,” he has always done his work well. Since his Fresh¬ man year, he has shown a remark¬ able facility in overcoming the diHi- culites that beset the path of every man here on the Hill. After ex - inations, in answer to the inevitable “How did you hit ’em?” would always come his cheerful “Well, 1 guess I fooled ’em again.” While of a more or less serious appearance, Walter is by nature happy and light-hearted, a good mixer, and an all-around good fellow. His popularity is not limited to his friends in college, however, for he is fond of society, and his pleasing disposi¬ tion has made him an ever-welcome visitor in many parts of the city other than around Tech Hill. As a bowler, “Den” has few superiors among the Senior Mechanics, as many can testify who have fallen victims to his slow ball and deadly aim. Basketball, with its subsequent dancing until midnight, was his strong suit. He followed the games regularly, and many a cold Sunday morning would find him headed for Elm Park in the wee sma’ hours. As a side line, Walter is working, in conjunction with some of his chemi¬ cal friends, on a new scheme for resisting gas attacks. His idea is to try out the apparatus on “Jack” Storrs before applying for a patent. What the future holds in store for “Den,” one who knows his sterling qualities can feel as¬ sured, is nothing but success. Page 48 HAROLD WINTHROP DOWS “Bans” TB n Mechanic Born, Salem, Mass., June 11, 1894. Prep.: Lowell High School. Aftermath Board (4) ; Tech Car¬ nival Committee (4). When Dows first came to Tech, he was somewhat timid; four years here have remedied this. First, we will mention a few of his characteristics. When one does not find him enjoy¬ ing himself over a steam chart with a turbine problem, or practicing on his typewriter, it is a safe bet that he is out with some youngsters, or possibly spending the evening over at “B. A.’s” house with a few of the other “greasers.” His love of good music is most marked. By the way, have you ever heard him discuss the futility of existing examination sys¬ tems or the psychology of an in¬ structor? In our dreams of future years we shall see “Baus” still rush¬ ing over the top of Bliss Field, and beating the bell to it by 0.7 second. In the preparation of his lessons, and in the accomplishment of his other work, Dows is very thorough; accordingly, we never find him hlutllng. If “the lazy man makes the best engineer” is a true motto, we fear Harold will never be a great engineer; for when it comes to hard work, he surely is phenomenal. Regarding the other sex, Dows is in thorough accord with “Jinny” Haynes that it is well to beware of women in business and other matters. When Dows graduates, it looks as if he might enter the foreign service of Uncle Sam as an engineer. Then, when the war is over. Col. Dows will retire to live on his New York, New Haven and Hartford stock. If you ever hear of his giving the school something, it will probably he some of this prize stock, with the request that it be used to purchase up-to-date apparatus for the mechanical laboratory. Pago 49 PERCIVAL PROUTY DRURY “P.F.” TB n Civil Born, Spencer, Mass., Aug. 9, 1896. Prep.: Worcester Classical High School. Silence reigns in the Senior draft¬ ing room; everyone is apparently busy with some task. Suddenly, and without warning, the exclamation “Gosh, gosh!” breaks the stillness. No one looks up to determine its lo¬ cation, for everyone knows that “P. P.’s” pen has gone wrong again. After an unsuccessful circuit of the room in search of a blotter or an eraser, “P. P.” decides to use his own, and silence returns. At least one remembrance of camp will always remain with us, and that is Drury’s abnormal ability to ab¬ sorb ice-cream. There could be no doubt as to the way he fitted with the cook. “On t’other side of Spencer,” “P. P.” has a camp. It is to this place of solitude that he betakes himself, winter and summer, immediately after the labor of the week is over. From him we learn that swimming, boating, and other out-of-door sports are the cause; bv many of us, who realize that country maids are shy and sweet, often listen and wonder. However, if some less fortunate individual finds he has not had tirne to prepare those Monday lessons, “P. P.” is the man to see before class, for his work is always done, and almost always correct. With a patience and a temper which any man might well envy, P. P. has come through the struggle with a smile. Whenever the joke is on him, as is often the case, he simply says, “Well—heck,” and joins in the laugh. His zeal and industry were fittingly rewarded when he was elected to Tau Beta Pi, and we venture to prophesy that, in his next few years, he will reap the harvest of his faithful study. We all wish him joy and prosperity wherever his way may lead him. Page 50 ERVANT HAGOP ERESIAN “Lake” Born Harpoot, Armenia, Aug. 19, 1895. Prep.: Worcester Classical High School. We now come to one of the more quiet members of our class, one so unobtrusive that it took us some time to come to fully appreciate his sterl¬ ing qualities. It is, however, as is true in the case of almost every re¬ ticent fellow, well worth while to break through his reserve; for his friendship is one we should have been most unfortunate to have missed. Ervant, or “Luke McGluke” as he is more generally known, hails from Worcester, and, after “prepping” at Classical High, decided that Tech was best suited to his retiring dis¬ position. “Luke” knows when to keep silence, and consequently has riot been compelled to show “B. A.” how much he has absorbed from the latter’s eloquent lectures on Steam and Thermo. Ervant has spent the greater part of his time at Tech correcting certain “Profs” who persisted in calling him Eraisin, Corrosion, and Errison. He is a good scholar, having successfully swatted his way through three years of Tech life with a perfect batting average. “Pa” French “spilled the beans” by blocking “Luke’s” clear exit from Tech with Masonry. For Ervant was one of the famous group of Electrics who tried to revolutionize “Pa’s” course in the above-mentioned subject. Since January, “Luke” has interspersed his courses in Electricity with the study of dams and foundations, while the course in Masonry maintains the high standard by which it is known. In all probability, “Luke” will have his next suit made by Uncle Sam, for he is seriously thinking of enlisting in some branch of the Service where he can use his knowledge of “Design” in doping up a new destroying device. Wherever he goes, he should make good, for he is an earnest, faithful worker. Page 51 STANTON MESERVE FERGUSON “Fergie” Civil Bom, Pittsfield, Me., July 4, 1895. Prep.: Worcester English High School. “Fergie” is an inheritance from the Class of 1917. Because of the multiplicity of Civils in that class, he decided that it was better to graduate with our select few. Al¬ though we have known him intimate¬ ly for only a few months, the time has sufficed to show us at least two of his most prominent characteris¬ tics: his numerous and positive the¬ ories, and his ability to make a noise. In Hydraulics “Fergie” always managed to spend one hour a week explaining that “It seems to me that it should be done so and so,” or “Well, I did it this way.” Often he was wrong, but it took all of “Charlie’s” arguments to convince “Fergie” that he had absorbed the wrong fundamentals. When it comes to making a noise, he certainly is in a class by himself. If you hear heavy foot-falls, the slam of drawers, or loud talking and laughing, don’t be alarmed. It is not a young elephant loose, but “Fergie” in a common mood. Stanton divides his time between Worcester and Millbury, but still is a constant attendant of the theatre. To the best of our knowledge, his limit in society is church socials, though you can never tell. He is a hard worker, but seems to have an inborn hatred of all kinds of “Design.” He never appears without his problems done, but his failing of using the first method that comes into his head causes some wrong work. Some day he will turn off his drafting room light (?), and, scorning all treatises on Design, pack a slide rule and depart for wilds unknown. Out where he can develop his own theories and test them as they are evolved, we expect him to make a success out of life. NORMAN CHARLES FIRTH ‘‘Norm” ATn Electric Born, Westfield, Mass., Sept. 30, 1895. Prep.: Worcester South High School. Tech News Staff (2, 3, 4) ; Edi- tor-in-Chief (4) ; President Tech News Association (4) ; Secretary Y. M. C. A. (2), Treasurer (3) ; Assistant Advertising Manager Tech Show ( 2 ), Advertising Man¬ ager (3); Class Treasurer (3); Assistant Manager Typewriter Ex¬ change (3) ; Editor-in-Chief After¬ change (3) ; Editor-in-Chief After- math. South High was most kind when she sent Norman to us. He became popular immediately, and, as time has passed, our regard for him has steadily increased. “Anybody absent except Firth?” The Electrics recall Mr. Peabody’s almost daily inquiry. For Norman somehow was able to do creditable work without attending classes very regularly. His absences, however, were never without excuse, for he had a multitude of things to do. A single look at the top of this page will show one the vast amount of work that “Norm” gave to the various activities on the Hill. And the wonder is not entirely that his duties were so numerous, but lies largely in the fact that he performed them so well, without ever, even for a moment, losing his calm, unruffled manner. Few of us ever had such a variety of simultaneous tasks as Firth had; j et he was the most pleasant and obliging of all the Electrics. When Norman was called to the colors last fall, the country surely won an excellent soldier, but Tech suffered a decided loss. Firth was, at the time he left us, the Editor of the Aftermath, and the Board has greatly missed his leadership. Naturally we envy Norman for his great capacity for work, and for his marked ability. He held another record, however, in a totally different field. To be more definite, we have seldom seen anyone with such a fondness for candy. At the end of almost every recitation, “Norm” would hike for the “Rat Hole,” and emerge a few minutes later cheerfully eating a bar of choco¬ late. As this was his only weakness, we shall dwell upon it no longer. Page 53 GARDINER MORGAN FITZ- MAURICE “Fitz” AX A Electric Born, Stamford, Conn., Nov. 3, 1896. Prep.: Stamford High School. A smile, a cigarette, a peculiar walk—and we see “Fitz” coming clown the sidewalk towards the E. E. building. John, the janitor, comes tearing down the stairs to find whence comes all the smoke. But “Fitz’s” butt has disappeared, and he guilelessly looks up at John, while the latter raves about the evil effects of smoking too many cigar¬ ettes and accounts in this manner for “Fitz’s” small stature. The rest of us were not aware of the fact that there was a hotel on North Ashland Street, but how else could “Fitz” explain missing so many meals at the house? Although we never hear him say much about the war of our allies, he may yet form a personal alliance with Italy. It has always been a wonder to us how a man of such small stature can carry so much knowledge in his head. Perhaps that accounts for his strange mode of locomotion. “Fitz” has a famous hat which is well worth mentioning. Few of us are familiar with it, as it is worn only on very special occasions. We admit, though, that it is a rare hat. Was there, indeed, ever another like it? At any rate, “Fitz” “got away with it” successfully several times. Many of us thought that “Fitz” was a grind until, this last semester, we were forced to change our opinions completely. We now seem never to be able to find him at home when he is wanted. Hamilton Street appeared to be his destination, all days and all hours. He never received any marks, however, and we wonder how he did it. If “Fitz” is as persistent in what he undertakes in future years as he has been in some of the lighter sides of life, he will certainly make a true engineer, and we all wish him the greatest success. Page 54 OSCAR HERBERT FORSDALE Oscar r uzzy Chemist Born, Worcester, Mass., Jan. 16, 1895. Prep.: Worcester Classical High School. Orchestra (1, 2) ; Tech Show, co¬ author (3) ; Aftermath Board (4) ; Commencement Committee (4) ; Vice-President of Class (4, 2), Oscar is another bright light in the constellation from Worcester, and belongs to that group of true brothers, the Chemists. It was in the Sophomore debates that Oscar’s ability to talk convinc¬ ingly and forcibly on any subject about which he knew practically nothing was first noticed. From the when he so vividly pictured the prisoner languishing in a dreary cell, the Chemists have enjoyed listening to his learned answers to whatever questions the professors choose to hurl at him. His hypothetical cases were the envy of the Chemists, but this jealousy changed to admiration when “Fuzzy” told about having access to the sub-treasury of the United States. In their Junior year, Forsdale and “Johnny” wrote that very entertaining comedy, “Too Many Redheads.” This year the same two authors produced another manuscript, but the war prevented us from seeing the play presented. Oscar spent his summers analyzing glycerine and milk, and by much “arduous labor” acquired that elusive “deft manipulation” which makes him rank “ace high” with “The Kaiser” in Organic Lab. Forsdale’s accomplishments are not limited to studies, for he is one of the best exponents of Terpsichore, according to those who patronize Worcester’s prominent dancing school. And Oscar certainly can make his old fiddle talk. Naturally such a man is popular with the ladies. Though he is very re¬ ticent on this subject, he finds a scented letter in Boynton Hall mail box with commendable regularity. To Oscar we extend our heartiest good wishes for the future. Page 55 “Governor” is one of the five who, fearing nothing, chose the Sanitary course, and, although he has had a couple of skirmishes with the fac¬ ulty, has always had the come-back and was with us until he answered the call to patriotic service, when he enlisted in the Aviation Section of the Signal Corps in the middle of our Senior year. That “Governor” will take after his name-sake and become a poli¬ tician is not doubted by those who have listened to his convincing “line” concerning the superiority of the Locomobile over all other cars, and to his stories about Maine. His large fund of stories and ready wit has served to relieve the monotony of the drafting room, and to make many an hour pass by unnoticed. Ray is one of those who did not spend their week-ends in Worcester, for every Saturday, bag in hand, he headed north, but rumor has it that he did not spend all of his time in his native city. But between these week-end trips, he found time to leave his lessons so as to explore the park systems of Worcester, and also the coves down at the Lake. Unaccompanied? There is no need to answer. “Governor’s” good nature, his convincing manner, and his practical knowl¬ edge and common sense are bound to place him in a high position in either military or civil life. We wish him the best there is. RAY ALDEN FOSS trovernor A T n Sanitary Civil Born, Fitchburg, Mass., May 7, 1895. Prep.: Fitchburg High School. Half-Way-Thru Committee. Page 56 WILLIMI WOLFGANG FUCHS ‘Mecca ‘BilV Chemist Born, Stamford, Conn., Sept. 2, 1895. Prep.: Stamford High School. It is no fault of “BilFs” that Stamford was the first place he saw after opening his eyes to the world. On the other hand, Stamford prob¬ ably did not realize how much she was honored by the advent of this studious and popular man. The marvel early showed signs of be¬ coming a Chemist, it being an as¬ sured fact that, even in his youngest days, he dropped every piece of glass that was placed in his hands; and nothing ever caused him greater joy than the odor of escaping gas or the smell of burning food. William’s early life was spent chiefly in protecting his chickens from wrathy neighbors, in training goats, and burning up the State road between Stamford and New York. It is recorded that once he smoked a cigarette, which deed glued to him the name of “Mecca,” by which he is gener¬ ally known. In the fall of 1914, “Mecca” came to realize the necessity of completing his education in a real state, and we began to meet a short man with a long stride hurrying up Boynton Hill every morning, where said individual began to collect marks to be proud of. After securely bolting down his reputation as a student, “Mecca” decided to look around the town a little, and promptly annexed enviable popularity with the ladies. The cause was undoubtedly his hair, for his is such as can never be duplicated. Even he admits that. This popularity, however, came to naught. His refusal to consider any position outside of New Jersey may ex¬ plain why Worcester girls never had a chance. A good student and a popular fellow, Fuchs will be a credit to Uncle Sam’s Engineers with whom he has enlisted, and will surely become a success in later life. Page 57 JOSEPH PARKER GARMON “Joe” AX A Mechanic Born, Lowell, Mass., Sept. 3, 1894. Prep.: Lowell High and Lowell Textile School. Tech Carnival Committee (4). When “Joe” left high school he was determined to put the textile in¬ dustry of the country on a higher plane, and prepared himself at the Lowell Textile School. Eor two and a half years he worked diligently at his chosen profession, but finally came to the decision to enter the field of engineering. “Joe’s” beaming countenance was first viewed by tbe glorious class of which he is now a member on a hot and sultry registration day in Sep¬ tember, 1917. He was immediately welcomed into the gathering, and since that time has been a good loyal Mecbanic. “Joe’s” smile exactly ex¬ presses his frame of mind, and it is a priceless possession. Nothing in the line of studies ever worries him, and even Machine Design seems to be more of a pastime to him than otherwise. “Joe” looks on studies as necessary evils, a means to an end, and is quietly awaiting the eventful day. However, with all his virtues, “Joe” has his weak points, and one of these is his habit of taking the midnight train from Lowell after spending a quiet holiday at home. It is rumored that when “Joe” gets behind the wheel of his Buick with a young lady beside bim, tbe natives call in their children and keep them behind closed doors until the speed demon has returned to school. This recreation removes the big problems that are generally on his mind, and he returns to Tech a better and an abler man. When the lighter vein of life is not in possession of “Joe,” you get a good idea of his serious side, and quickly come to the conclusion that he is a mighty good man to have as a friend, one upon whom you may depend. He is always willing to help a fellow, and this fact, coupled with his good humor and his ability, will place him as far ahead in the world as any of his classmates. Page 58 GEORGE HUNTINGTON GOVE ‘Bunsen” Chemist Born, Barre, Vt., Oct. 23, 1896. Prep.: Spaulding High School, Barre. Glee Club (1, 3). One sultry September day in the fall of 1914, George left the green hills of Vermont and journeyed forth to Worcester Tech. The fleet¬ ing years have wrought many changes in this native son of Ver¬ mont; for, behold, he is no longer a country boy, but rather an up-to- date engineer, a member of that mys¬ terious and powerful clan rightly called the “Sceptical Chymists.” Although George has not excelled as an athlete, his years at Tech have been busy ones. As a member of the Glee Club, he has sung his way into the heart of many a fair maiden of this city; as a student of Terpsi¬ chore he has been a leader at many a social event at that rendezvous of all true Tech men—“Ma” Day’s. But “Bunsen” has not devoted all his efforts towards the social whirl; on the contrary, his work in the class room and laboratory have placed him far up among the sharks of 1918. Even in our noted division of Chemists, George has easily and consistently held his place among the leaders. In fact, he was the only Chemist who had an inkling of “Dinny’s” course in “Electro.” As a practical chemist, our friend is hard to surpass. If one of the “Sceptics” wants a bit of soldering done, a delicate piece of apparatus blown from glass, a new method for performing this or that experiment, or, in fact, wants to know something about any practical “set-up,” the call goes up for Gove. When we consider “Bunsen’s” engineering ability and his social leadership, we instantly couple the two thoughts together and obtain a third—success. Yes, success is what we all wish “Bunsen” and we hope to hear soon of his re¬ markable progress in the world of science. Page 59 ARTHLiR GORDON GREEN ‘‘An” A E Skull Electric Born, Worcester, Mass., Jan. 15, 1896. Prep.: South High School. Baseball (2, 3, 4) ; Relay (2, 3) ; Class Vice-President (3, perma¬ nent). “Art” is another resident of the City of Prosperity. Following the example of many other wise Worces¬ ter men, he stepped from South High to Tech, and has been stepping ever since. Time is never so press¬ ing but that “Art” can make the “Rat Hole” between classes for his piece of candy. For “Art” has con¬ tracted the habit, so prevalent among Tech men, of eating candy whenever the idea strikes him. With his hearty laugh and frank personality he has won esteem, not only among the Electrics, of whom he is proud to be one, but through¬ out the whole school. It was really too small a tribute when we elected him as our permanent Vice President. “Art” did not stop with studies, but indulged in athletics in various branches. As our star first-baseman, he will long be remembered. It is also rumored that his activities outside of Tech, in relation to the fair sex, have not been neglected. Small wonder; for be is a handsome chap of the type that the ladies admire and the fellows envy. Arthur is the rare type of man who is generous, and always glad to do all he can to help anyone who may come to him, yet has very little to ask of others. It is this quality, perhaps more than any other, that has contributed to the remarkable popularity of the man. E. E. Design was the one course that puzzled “Art.” We can still see the quizzical expression he used to turn on those of us who seemed to have some idea of what we were trying to do. As to “Art’s” future, it is hard to predict, though it is expected he will soon be in some branch of the Service. Whatever bis undertakings, we can expect nothing but the best of success for him. Page 60 WILLIAM JAMES GUERIN “Biir Newman Club Chemist Born, Worcester, Mass., July 30, 1896. Prep.: English High School. Cross Country (1, 2) ; Carnival Committee (3). He’s small, but oh my! When he cuts loose, there’s no stopping him. “Bill” might well he termed the offi¬ cial sunshine of the Chemists, since he has more jokes up his sleeve than Thurston has tricks. His favorite indoor sport is starting an argument with “Scotty,” and never have we known him to he vanquished. He timidly admits having once told “Doc” Bonnet that the course in Sewage Disposal was not merely in¬ teresting, hut fascinating, from which one may get an inkling of his love for “blarney.” As for ladies—we don’t know who she is; hut, judging from the con¬ stant recurrence of whist parties and the like, we are led to believe that “Bill” is already in deep. “Bill’s” vocabulary is plentifully sprinkled with slang, and whenever we are in doubt as to the exact meaning of a slang expression, we consult Mr. Guerin for enlightenment. We will venture to say that “Bill” knows every man on the Hill by his first name. His strong point is mixing in with Freshmen who are going to take Chemistry and telling them that the Organic Lab. can accommodate only twenty-four men. Every Freshman then makes a mental note that he will he one of the twenty-four. The Department of Chemistry should award “Bill” a medal. It is easy to see that “Bill’s” good nature will make him many friends when he gets out into the world; and he has the brains and the push to make his success doubly certain. Page 61 RUSSELL WALKER HIRST “Russ” “Boozer” AT T B n Skull Mechanic Born, New Bedford, Mass., June 4,1895. Prep.: New Bedford High School. Y. M. C. A. Cabinet (1, 2, 3, 4), Vice-President (3), President (4) ; Ass’t Advertising Manager Dram. Asso. (2, 3) ; Tech News (2, 3) ; Chairman Half-Way-Thru Banquet Committee (3) ; Aftermath Board. Any day—8:59.5 A. M. Zip, bang! And a tall, lanky youth slips into class just in time to hear the bell ring, and to hear “B. A.’s,” “Now sup-pose we have etc.” “Russ” would always put his time, up to the very last minute, into study—and “cleaning his teeth.” “Russ” hit Worcester in the fall of ’14, and started in with a rush to show the “Profs” that “regular guys” came from the Whaling City. We must admit that he proved his point, and left us behind panting in a vain endeavor to maintain the pace. “Boozer” is a nickname that came into being perhaps because of his in¬ tense interest in the Y. M. C. A. It was “Russ’ ” pride and joy to pass the greater part of his time at the “rooms.” He served loyally as both Vice Presi¬ dent and as President of the Association. He was also a firm supporter of all other Tech activities, and, until he went into the service, was one of the After- math editors. We recall the Freshman cross countries when “Russ,” in a wild endeavor to make good at the tape, stubbed his toe and spread his 6 ' 2 all over the track. Another not infrequent sight was that of “Boozer” trying to trim “Bill” Livermore at tennis. Not succeeding, he would invariably ex¬ claim, “Oh, darn.” We’ve often heard people ask if “Russ” is a woman hater, but that was before Dame Rumor began to waft bits of information Eastward. Some of us have noted whisperings of a certain somebody safely tucked away in a college in the Western part of the state. When war was declared, Russell showed the true ’18 spirit by joining the colors in the Aviation Corps. We wish him the best of luck, sincerely hoping he may go “over the top” the way he did at Tech. Page 62 CHARLES SPAULDING HOWARD “Dear “Charlie Chemist Born, Townsend, Mass., July 21, 1898. Prep.: Townsend High School. Y. M. C. A. Friendship Commit¬ tee (4); Carnival Committee (4). It was a sad day in Townsend when “Charlie” announced his inten¬ tion of following his brother to Tech. Vainly did the little Townsend maidens plead with him to tarry yet awhile; but the call of the labo¬ ratory was too great, and “Charlie’s” name was found among those who registered in the famous Class of 1918. In common with all other great men, “Charlie” has one prime pur¬ pose in life, and that is to enter the sugar industry in Hawaii. While this may be due to his intense in¬ terest in all sweet things, we are rather of the opinion that it is due to the well known attractions of the beach at Waikiki. We had not known “Charlie” long before we were aware that he was here for work. While he needs must spend long and tedious hours preparing him¬ self for that far away land where the sugar cane grows, he is a conscientious and interested worker, though far from a grind. Like the rest of his brother Chemists, “Deak” has had time enough to become interested in various activities, and much of his spare time has been spent working for the Y. M. C. A. Aside from these points, “Charlie” has interests that extend in other direc¬ tions—and with another sex. Many are the times that the mail-man has wished that “Charlie” had remained in Townsend, for his correspondence is both large and heavy. But “Deak” does not limit his interests to writing let¬ ters, as those frequent trips to Boston and vicinity readily attest. As a friend, there is none better to be had than “Charlie.” This fact, together with his personality and determination, are bound to bring success in the fullest measure. We shall long remember the happy occasions spe nt in company with him, and wish him the best of luck in his future work. Page 6.3 HUGH SEMPLE HOWES Wheat” Quaker” Mechanic Born, Aslifield, Mass., Jan. 2, 1897. Prep.: Sanderson Academy. Y. M. C. A. Cabinet (3, 4). Scene 1. ’Most anytime. ’Most anywhere. Prof.:—Any questions today? Howes:—Yes. I don’t quite un¬ derstand about (asks something in¬ directly connected with the lesson). Prof.:—(Gives an accurate and complete answer to question ). Howes:—I understand that part all right. What I meant was (asks something remotely related to first question). Prof.:—(Launches into on elab¬ orate dissertation on the subject). Howes:—Oh, I understand that all right. You don’t get my point yet. (Asks another question still further away). Prof.:—(Explains more briefly after consulting watch). Howes:—(Who has also kept a line on the time). Well that’s what I thought anyway. (Discussion ends abruptly as bell rings). Scene 2. Corridor. Howes is surrounded by the other members of Div. A., who express appreciation for his assistance in side-tracking a lesson which no one but “Mac” had prepared. Howes replies with his usual modesty. (Curtain). You ask how he does it? Nobody knows. It’s probably a gift. But to be serious, Howes is really one of the most conscientious, hard working students on the Hill. The amount of outside work he does would frighten any ordinary man. He thinks nothing of taking the regular fireman’s place and stoking all night, or of transferring several tons of snow from the sidewalk to the gutter after a hard storm. When he studies is a mystery, but he does, nevertheless; his lessons are always prepared. Howes is “there” in everything, and success most certainly awaits him in the future. Page 64 FREDERICK WILLIAM HUBBARD ‘ Freddy” @X TBn Electric Born, Albany, N. Y., Jan. 22, 1896. Prep.: Cushing Academy. Junior Prom Committee (3) ; Chairman Commencement Com¬ mittee (4) ; Tech Handbook Corn- Committee (4); Rifle Team (4). If you happened to be near Tech Hill a few minutes after nine on almost any day in the week, and saw a little fellow running up the steps with an armful of books and with flying coat-tails, one guess as to his identity would be enough. Or if you chanced to stand near a group that was arguing on some (im¬ portant?) question, and heard a shrill, piping voice say, “What the Sam Hill?” you would at once rea¬ lize the presence of “Freddy.” Although he hails from the mos¬ quito state (just across from “down in New York”), our friend was thoroughly acclimated to New England ways at Cushing Academy before com¬ ing to Tech. Why “Fred” should choose our only co-ed academy is a mystery to some, but not such a deep one for those who know him best. He has always had a strong leaning toward the fair sex, and though, according to his own statement, he has not succumbed to any particular one, we suggest that you keep an eye on him. One of the striking characteristics of this spry young man is his two-sided personality. When “Freddy” gets his pipe lighted and drawing smoothly, and settles down to a calm discussion, he reveals considerable good judgment and really acts like a grown up man, in contrast to his personality as most know him. Also when he elapses from one of his lazy streaks, his seriousness puts its effort into active and effective Y. M. C. A. work, for which we are proud. All in all, “Fred” is a “good scout,” and has put in lots of hard work for Tech, serving on important class committees and spending his spare time in the rifle range. His alertness is a characteristic that will bring him out on top, and we are looking to him for big things in the future. Page 65 WILLIAM PETER KALAGHER ‘‘Pete” Newman Club Skull Chemist Born Fitchburg, Mass., March 20, 1895. Prep.: Worcester Classical High School. Football (1, 2, 3) ; Class Vice- President (4) and President (4); Treasurer Chem Club (2); Tech Council (4). To give a fair account of the in¬ domitable “Pete” is truly a task to worry even a scenario writer, for his achievements and characteristics are both numerous and varied. Our first specific knowledge of “Pete” was in the fall of 1914, when he arrived at Tech with a most en¬ viable football reputation. How, for three years, “Pete” has upheld that reputation, and constantly plugged the line for the necessary gains, is too recent history to de¬ mand repetition. His consistent work won for him the captaincy this year, but the doctor’s stern orders prevented him from assuming it. As for his work in the class room, it is characterized by that same dog¬ gedness which won him fame on the football field. “Pete” always persists in anything he attempts—even to waiting for the last bell to ring before going in to class. Chief among his diversions should be mentioned his fondness for “kid¬ ding” certain of his classmates. Second only to this is “Pete’s” love for bowl¬ ing, at which his ability to annex high scores is surpassed only by his ambition for still higher ones. A little insight into “Pete’s” weaknesses may be gained by the fact that he elected, as the place to center his thesis work, one of Worcester’s chief brew¬ eries. When questioned on the matter, “Pete” merely smiles and turns awav. And of late, he has often been found in feminine company. But do not let these trifling incidents detract from the real greatness of the man. A great football player, a popular Class President, and a true friend, our memories of “Pete” will always be of the pleasantest, and we know he will make the Army a first class engineer. Page 66 NORMAN POMEROY KNOWLTON “Norm” 2H ATn TBn Skull Chemist Born, Webster, Mass., March 7, 1896. Prep.: Worcester Classical High School. Track (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Relay (1, 2, 3) ; Glee Club (1, 2, 3) ; Class Vice-President (1, 2; 2, 2), and President (3, permanent) ; Treas¬ urer Athletic Asso. (3); Athletic Council (3) ; Vice-Pres. Sceptical Chymists (3); Tech Council (3). “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy” is a quotation made famous by Norman. But in spite of his advocacy of this doctrine, his ability is of such a calibre as to have placed him among the first of his class. How he could manage to maintain his scholarship by making eight o’clocks at ten, and then going home to dinner shortly after eleven, we do not know. The fact remains, as his membership in Tau Beta Pi testifies, that his marks did not suffer. “Norm” has the happy faculty of concentrating his entire efforts on the task in hand, and so is able to get more done in a given time than the majority of his classmates. In athletics, at social functions, in class and organization activities, he has always had a prominent part, owing to his pleasing personality and his ability to accomplish things. Though diligently engaged in many and varied Tech activities, he yet finds time to fulfill his numerous social obligations out¬ side of Tech. Probably no man is better known to the majority than “an old friend of the Institute, Mr. Knowlton.” On the athletic field, in the class room, in any one of the numerous societies to which he belongs, or even in the drawing rooms of the city’s fairest, the ever cheerful manner, with which he looks on life, is an attribute that will tend to win him friends and to hold them. The class showed its appreciation of Norman by choosing him for its per¬ manent President, and we know that he is sure to fulfill the duties of the office thoroughly and well. We shall look forward eagerly to the class reunions when he will again greet us. Page 67 EDWARD LOUIS KRANZ Eddie’ “Ro’ T B n Civil Born, Newark, N. J., Sept. 19, 1895. Prep.: B. M. C. Durfee High School, Fall River. Any morning of the week, in pass¬ ing “Eddie’s” door, one may hear a muffled voice asking the time; but the answer is always followed by, “Wake me up at a quarter to.” Awakened at that hour, “Bo” will demonstrate how it is possible to dress, wash, breakfast, and still reach class on time. It is certainly an art, though three breakfasts a week have been his maximum during the past year. During the after-supper hours not occupied in study, “Eddie” becomes the consuming public for “Cohen and Co.,” and later in the evening absorbs the final nourishment need¬ ed for the morrow’s work at Jimmy’s dog cart. Whenever he thinks he can spare the time, “Bo” devotes an after¬ noon or evening to the show, Poli’s and the Strand drawing about equally. During the proper season, he also takes to professional basketball, being the chief defender of the Fall River team. At school, “Bo’s” chief pleasures are “subbing” for “Charlie,” embarass- ing “Piggy” with unfortunate questions, and absorbing “Pa’s” eloquence. Once in a long, long while, “Eddie” has as low a mark as a “C” on an examination, and, under such distressing conditions, he gives vent to his feelings behind closed doors. But this is only in accordance with his theory that “there are two ways that a man appears—one when with his fellow men, and one when ladies are present.” He is also famed as the instigator of such well known phrases as, “Close the door!” and, “You win the gold fish.” If “Eddie” doesn’t absorb too much theory in “the sweat-shop on the Hill,” we all expect him to have a brilliant future, and at all events feel sure that he will acquit himself nobly as one of Uncle Sam’s new engineers in Franc ?. Page 68 JOHN FENDERSON KYES, JR. ‘ Johnny’ “Keeze 2 = T B n Mechanic Born, Worcester, Mass., Dec. 31, 1897. Prep.: Worcester Classical High School. Class Secretary (2, 3, 4, perma¬ nent) ; Tech News Staff (1, 2, 3, 4), Editor-in-Chief (4) ; Secretary Tech News Asso. (1, 2; 2; 3; 4, 1) ; Y. M. C. A. Caliinet (3, 4) ; Assoc. Editor Aftermath Board; Vice-Pres. A. S. M. E. (4) ; Co¬ author Tech Show (3) ; Show Cast (3) ; Class Constitution Com¬ mittee; Tech Publicity Committee. Narrow, indeed, would be the Tech man who did not know “Johnny.” His personality has radiated from the editorials of the News from the Crazy Poet’s Cor¬ ner, the Evening Gazette, Tuckerman Hall stage, and from the artistically colored posters which adorned the bulletin boards of Boynton Hall. His numerous and diversified activi¬ ties all point to a mind so profound in its versatility that one unconsciously recalls Goldsmith’s lines, — “and still the wonder grew, that one small head could carry all he knew.” “Johnny” is essentially a dreamer whose imagination has been cultivated to the n’th power. In the shop, while going mechanically through the motions of operating a lathe, his thoughts were apt to be soaring in the realms of poetry. This characteristic has not, however, prevented him from attaining membership in Tau Beta Pi. Being a firm believer in diversion, John could always be counted upon to be present at any affair at which the fair sex would abound, and the oft re¬ peated “Who was she?” is a sufficient indication of his taste. The present trend of events points to the fact that he is deriving his inspirations from a new source, as yet unknown. In the final analysis, we have little to fear concerning “Johnny’s” future, unless, perhaps, we consider his possible divorce from mechanical pursuits to take up the pen, a leaning which we confess has become more and more pro¬ nounced, and which may one day deprive the profession of a brilliant engineer. Both the Class and W. P. I. will miss this curious ind ividual when he steps out into the big, wide world. Page 69 HEYWARD FRANCIS LAWTON AX A Chemist Born, Newport, R. I., July 2, 1897. Prep.: Rogers High School, New¬ port. Football (3, 4). Why Heyward ever preferred Worcester Tech to the Newport Training Station has never been made clear, although broad hints have been thrown about that he wanted a journey to a big city after having spent his infancy in a small, if busy, town. A second wonder is how Lawton ever became a Chemist, for he does not possess the Chemists’ time- honored characteristic—noise. Law- ton is rarely heard, although, when he speaks, his noisy brothers stop to listen. Heyward has had two notice¬ able hobbies while on the Hill. The first was the enjoyment he showed whenever he heard “Aha, an acci¬ dent” uttered as only the “Kaiser” can say it; the second was the keen interest with which he pursued, for he never tried to overtake, the intricate (?) courses of Dr. Bonnet. Heyward seemed to consider Tech in a peculiar light. He was never in love with it, and, though he did not exactly despise it, he was determined that he would never stay more than the prescribed four years. Lawton played football in the same steady plugging way in which he per¬ formed all of his assigned tasks; but basketball was his chief indoor sport, aside from sleeping, or reading Diamond Dick. Heyward and “Doc” Brough had many interesting discussions concerning what Lawton termed the “girls’ rules” used at Tech. Heyward never seemed to care for the social activities at Tech; yet he could discuss intellig ently any of the musical comedies that have been on the “boards.” Although he never speaks of the fair sex here at school, we have reason to believe that this is due to the girl he left behind in dear old Rogers High. At present Heyward has not decided whether he will go up in the world by the aeroplane or the powder factory route. Whatever he elects to do, the world will gain a good worker. Page 70 LEWIS FLETCHER LEVENTHAL “Louis” “Leiv” “Lev” TBn Mechanic Born, Hartford, Conn., Feb. 8, 1897. Prep.: Hartford Public High School. Dramatic Asso.; Secretary Musi¬ cal Asso. (3), Vice-President (4), and President (4) ; Tech Show Cast (1) ; Freshman Cap Com¬ mittee (2); Rope Pull Committee (3); Glee Club (2, 3). Besides that of being a great en¬ gineer, “Lev” has two other very evi¬ dent ambitions; namely, to be a mu¬ sician, and to be a high diver. Any¬ thing from a hand organ to a concert in Mechanics Hall is sure to attract his attention and to hold him in a spell until the air has ceased its vibrations. Perhaps “Lev” believes that “music hath charms to soothe the savage beast,” and is preparing himself to argue with the natives when he returns to dear old Hart¬ ford. Of the other perverted hobby, we were kept in entire ignorance for three years. Though he resisted the temptation of Lake Quinsigamond with an iron determination, the lure of the water trickling through the flume at Chaffins was too great, and one cold afternoon he dove boldly into the inky depths to rescue an innocent pencil. “Lew” now firmly states that he will stick to engineering and music. The first thing that we remember of “Louis” is his fondness for spending spare afternoons on his bicycle, collecting autumn fruit from nearby towns, and there were always plenty of apples and nuts in his room for all who might drop in for an informal call. During his last two years, however, “Lev” decided he needed other recreation, and plunged boldly into the social world, where he soon became one of its most idolized members. In addition to attending all our social affairs, he has taken to week-end parties in a certain Worcester suburb where a particularly charming young lady forms an ir¬ resistible attraction. Still, to us, “Lev” will always be the indu:trious individual who man¬ aged to take most of the pleasures of Tech, and yet get everything out of his course. His ability, industry, and willingness are all sure to count for him, and we can rest assured that he will not wait for success to come, but will meet it on the way. Page 71 RICHARD CHARLES LEWIS “DicA;” ' ' Red” 0 X Mechanic Born, Ansonia, Conn., Dec. 20, 1895. Prep.: Ansonia High School. Treasurer Rifle Club (2, 3); President of Rifle Club (4) ; Cap¬ tain Rifle Team (4) ; Manager Book and Supply Department (4) ; President Student Branch A. S. M. E. (4). Whew! where is that burning rope? Oh, excuse us, it is only an¬ other of “Dick’s” famous cigars. We feel that we had better not speak further about them, for fear we might mention the price. “Where does ‘Red’ get all this money?” you ask. Why, don’t you know that he is manager of the Worcester Tech Book and Supply Store, where every Tech man, past and present, knows how to get rid of his money? “Dick’s” principal Sunday afternoon pastime, outside of the women, has been in fixing up grab bags for the Freshman. Who would ever think of the fair sex falling for this strawberry blonde of ours? It is hard for some to believe, but it is a fact that “Dick” has had ex¬ perience in Worcester along these lines far in excess of the average Tech man. As far as can be determined, he has not confined his attentions to any partic¬ ular one, but this may be taken with a grain of salt. “Dick” hails from the “Heart of the Naugatuck Valley,” as he puts it, and, as you can see above, they call the place Ansonia. According to the census, the population is about 95% foreign, and we conclude that Dick is probably the white man that constitutes the other 5%. All kidding aside, Lewis is a man that we have been proud to have with us. His ever smiling face and remarkably good nature, have pulled him through many a hole, and have also cheered the rest of us up when things looked a bit gloomy. Dick left school a little early, in order to start training as an aviator for Uncle Sam, and you may rest assured that the Hun who goes against Lewis has a big proposition on his hands. Page 72 HOXSIE WANTON LILLIBRIDGE AX A Electric Born, Richmond, R. I., Dec. 24, 1896. Prep.; Bartlett High School, Webster, Mass. Junior Prom Committee (3) ; In¬ terfraternity Council (4) ; After- math Board (4). “He was just a long, lean country gink, from ’way out Charlton where the hop toads wink—” that is, when he came to Tech. He is still long and lean, but as for being countri¬ fied—ask the fair sex! “Hox” com¬ muted from Charlton to Worcester for his first year, and didn’t have a chance. Now he goes home on Sat¬ urday nights to stay over Sunday— when he hasn’t anything else to do in Worcester. Even with a “concen¬ trated schedule” there is always some place to go; and although he may be determined to stay in this one night, all of a sudden we hear, “Cuess I’ll go out,” and Hoxsie ap¬ pears on the scene, hat and coat on, all ready to spend another evening in studying some of the things which are not a part of the courses as taught on the Hill. But in spite of his career in the social line, it must not be thought that “Hox” does not stand well in those more monotonous, but equally important, matters, described in the catalogue as “courses of study.” How one can spend all evening at the Casino, with three “preps” and a couple of reports waiting to be done, and still fool ’em the next day, puzzles most of us, but in some mysterious way our hero accomplishes this feat “with commendable regu¬ larity.” At present it seems somewhat uncertain as to whether Hoxsie will follow his chosen profession of taming generators, watts, etc., and making them eat out of his hands, or will follow in the footsteps of some of his old friends in the class and soon be “somewhere in France.” Whatever he intends to take up, we know that he will meet with the same success that he has had here at Tech. Pago 7.3 WILLIAM TINGLEY LIVERMORE “W. T.” “Biir AT Mechanic Born, Lawrence, Mass., June 1, 1894. Prep.: Lawrence High School. Rifle Team (2,3) ; Secretary Rifle Club (3) ; Captain-elect (4) ; Tennis (3); Manager-elect (4). Now let us usher in our classmate who turned farmer and then came hack. Of the two years spent at M. A. C., he was described in the year book of that institution as “ ‘Ting’ (on leave of absence)—a brilliant student, an expert on peach (and prune) culture, a marksman, a ten¬ nis champion, a varsity hockey man¬ ager and player, and a most charm¬ ing actress.” Sod cutting, however, lost all its attraction for so great a man, and, after a few months at Wentworth In¬ stitute, “Bill” came into his own. His “Please explain” soon gave him the reputation of sticking to the worthwhile point until he understood it. With an index file for a memory, and the above virtue, “Bill” easily kept at the head of the class, while that body profited by his questions. The rifle team attracted his attention, and shortly after his arrival here a Tech News heading ran, “Livermore Scores Possible,” which, by the way, was the first perfect score officially made at Tech. Tennis received an initial boost through him, and became a recognized Tech activity. William, we are told, knows more about the Maine woods than do the moose themselves, and in the White Mountains he has no equal. He enjoys hikes and dances, too, when college girls are in camp, hut he never talks of these. Uncle Sam’s call for men interested him to the extent that, in December, immediate service seemed more important than a diploma, and we woke up to the fact that “Bill” was in the khaki of the Q. M. C., but still a Mechanical Engineer. To sum up, “Bill” is a mixture of shark, Sunday School teacher, engineer, naturalist, scientist, and above all a truly likeable fellow, to whom friends are a habit. In whatever he does, 1918 wishes him the best of success. Page 74 ROGER MILTON LOVELL “Osinosis” AT Civil Born, West Boylston, Mass., March 25, 1897. Prep.: West Boylston High School. “Done the Mechanics problem vet?” “No.” “Well, let’s do it now.” Immediately we follow Lovell to the corner of the drafting room, sit down, write our names on our papers, and examine the problem. This gets tiresome after a few min¬ utes, and, on looking up, we dis¬ cover “Osmosis” busy figuring. “How did you start?” we inquire. “Well, I did so and so,” is the re¬ ply, and, not being able to pick any flaws in Lovell’s reasoning, we do it the same way and check his answer, which, luckily, is seldom wrong. However, Lovell is liked for many things besides the help which he is always willing to give us in our studies. Notable among these is his ability to get into an argument with any of his “Profs,” thereby giving us a ten or fifteen minute respite during the recitation hour. At the conclusion of the discussion, the winning argument goes into Roger’s notes, so that there will never again be any trouble on that point. In fact, when Osmosis finishes a course, he might as well throw away his text book, for every little thing that has been mentioned in the course is sure to be fully explained in his notes. In spite of the fact that he is handicapped by living in such a suburban place as West Boylston, Lovell finds time, out of hours, to do many things. Whether it be basketball, pool, or tennis, or, on the other hand, merely en¬ joying himself with the ladies, he is found up among the leaders, and we expect great things to happen when this talkative but industrious suburban¬ ite gets Norton’s under his care. Page 75 FRANCIS NEWMAN LUCE “Frankie” AT Chemist, Born, West Boylston, Mass., Jan. 5, 1895. Prep.: West Boylston High School. Class Vice-President (2, 1) ; Jun¬ ior Prom Committee (3) ; Base¬ ball (1, 2, 3). One September morning, some four years ago, “Frankie” shifted his allegiance from the West Boyl¬ ston High School to Tech, and with this shift went his baseball prowess as well. It didn’t take the coach more than a minute to realize that he was watching a first rate pitcher winding up for the heave. That “Frankie’s” preliminary showing was an indication of future form has been borne out time and again by his long record of consistent strike-outs. Essentially quiet and unassuming, he has won the respect of all his classmates. His attitude toward studies has been serious, in fact too much so, if that is possible. This may be explained by the fact that he was brought up on the country-side, where such an attitude toward work is gen¬ erally held. One of “Frankie’s” methods of exercising during the winter is to hike into Tech from wherever his car gets stuck in a snow drift, and woe to the man who dares say a good work for the Consolidated after such a pilgrimage. We are at a loss to explain “Frank’s” unusual fondness for “bugology,” for it seems that he would rather count “bugs” than eat. Whether or not this was brought about by his being included in the last draft quota, we can not say. However, if he ever does see the inside of a trench, he will be able to classify all the inhabitants in good, scientific style. “Frankie’s” activities among the fair sex have heen more or less prob¬ lematical, owing to his reticence on this subject. However, a quiet investiga¬ tion as to his whereabouts on Sunday evenings should prove many hitherto unknown facts. In the years to come, we feel confident that “Frank’s” ability for buckling down to business will land him on top in the field of Chemistry. Page 76 BENJAMIN LUTHER “Ben’’ SE 2AE TBII Electric Born, Fairhaven, Mass., Oct. 27, 1896. Prep.; Fairhaven High School. Journal Staff (2, 3, 4) ; Editor- in-chief (4); President A. I. E. E. Branch (4) ; Editor-in-chief Af¬ termath. The town of Fairhaven put on its mourning garb on that fateful Sep¬ tember day in 1914 when “Ben” left his native town and journeyed to Worcester Tech to become an en¬ gineer. But what Fairhaven lost, Worcester has gained; for, during his four years at school, “Lute” has literally fiddled his way into the hearts of many of Worcester’s fair maidens. “Ben,” though not an athlete, has lead a busy life on the Hill. For the past three years, he has been on the editorial staff of the Journal, and this year finds him Editor-in-chief of the Aftermath. Although he appears quiet to the casual observer, he is far from it. Dur¬ ing free afternoons, or whenever he found Tech getting on his nerves, “Ben” would decide to study Astronomy from the foremost rows of one of the theatres. To state what theatre, or which end of the week, would he divulging matters of too personal a nature. All of the stars are his favorites, and many of their pictures adorn the walls of his room. “Ben” has always been classed with the sharks, but this does not mean that he is one of the grinds. It has always been a mystery to the more unfortunate of us just how he can draw an “ A” in “B. A.’s” course by merely signing his name to a monthly exam. However “B. A.” figured out the mark, we know “Ben” deserved it, and hope that in after life things may come as easily to him as his marks did here at school. We feel sure that his sterling qualities will soon rank him among the foremost men of his profession, and, at the same time, perhaps make him a winning suffragette candidate for President. Page 77 GLEASON HARVEY MAC- CULLOUGH “Mac” 2 H T B n Mechanic Born, Sawyerville, Quebec, Sept. 9, 1895. Prep.; Lowell High School. Y. M. C. A. Cabinet (4) ; Treas¬ urer A. S. M. E. Branch (4). “Mac” came to Tech with a well established reputation for eating up work. He bore it out well by swal¬ lowing some of the courses whole as they came along. His hobby, from the first, was Mathematics, and he has been known to sit up nights do¬ ing “catch” problems for fun. In “Charlie” Allen’s classes, all ques¬ tions in which the discussion was mathematical were referred to “Mac” for settlement. Sometimes it took him half the period and three- fourths of the blackboard to satisfy the rest of the class that his solution was correct. Let us review one of “Mac’s” favorite pastimes. The division, not being very well prepared on a recitation would start a very interesting discussion on some general topic. Just when the “Prof” had forgotten all about the recitation and was ready to tell some in¬ teresting story, “Mac” would call attention to some problem in the book in which the author had made an error. “Mac’s” slight figure was the only thing that saved him from corporal punishment at such times. “Mac” does not care much for pleasure, or perhaps we might say that his ideas of pleasure differ from those of the rest of us. He had much rather at¬ tend a Y. M. C. A. meeting and partake of the succeeding banquet than take in a show at Poli’s. His athletic ideas run toward bowling and tennis. He is also very fond of chess. He has not been able to do much bowling, for nobody in school carries a heavy enough life insurance to be willing to set up pins for him. He enjoys tennis when he can snatch time from the more serious things of life, but takes most of his exercise on the chess board. “Mac” does not bother the fair sex much, but why this is so, is something we are still waiting to find out. Page 78 RALPH MERRIMAN MARSHALL “Duke” 2 H T B n Mechanic Born, York, Pa., Jan. 14, 1896. Prep.: Hartford High School. Here’s to the Duke, a rare scholar and good fellow; a man of deeds and high ambitions, of whom it may be truly said, “Modest, learned, capable, all that sits well upon a man.” With the ease of long practice, he has acquired “A.’s” and “B.’s” for marks. This is only natural, but he is far from being a grind. He is ever ready to listen to or to tell a new story or to see a good show. To look at him, one would never suspect that here is a man of deeds. What he has not done, tried, or is going to try, is not worth doing. The Duke is a sailor, soldier, and an all-around sportsman. Many are the wild adventures that he has had in his boats on the Sound during the summer vacations. He maintains that he is an authority on motor boats and engines. His latest deed was to join the Enlisted Engineer Reserve Corps, in which he will surely excel. Of ambitions, the Duke has a plenty. Some day, he says, he will be a fancy skater, build a boat, play a saxophone, and ride his motorcycle to Worcester. The first of these is very near to realization, for the Duke under¬ goes promising gyrations on the ice at Elm Park. Along with other great men, he has his failings. He never misses a movie of the popular comedian, “Charlie”; and it is impossible for him to maintain the desired attentive and dignified silence in “B. A.’s” classes. His innocent manner deceives landladies into thinking him a model roomer, whereas he is the originator of many fierce battles and rough houses. It is rumored that he sometimes uses strong language and indulges in the popular American game, but this is hard to believe. In spite of these failings we shall always remem¬ ber tbe Duke as a fine fellow and a true friend. Pago 75) « ARTHUR MILO MILLARD Artie’ Electric Born, Hartford, Conn., Jan. 16, 1894. Prep.: Norwich Free Academy. Sergeant-at-Arms (1; 2, 1); Tech News Staff (3, 4) ; Advisory Ed¬ itor (4). Among the Class of 1918, there is one who is better known than any other member—Arthur Millard. “Art” came to us from Norwich, Conn., probably with the intention of becoming a telephone engineer. At any rate, we can all notice his ears prick up when the word “tele¬ phone” is mentioned. When he comes to a telephone experiment in labora¬ tory, he does it up at lightning speed and then asks for more. Also, he can tell some mighty interesting tales in which this wonderful instru¬ ment plays an important part. We recall with delight (???) the times hack in our Freshman year when Arthur was asked to read his theme before the division. During the next few minutes, we would listen to a description so splendidly composed as to make one think he was peeking through a fence surrounding Heaven. Probably “Art’s” remarkable ability in this line is responsible for his position on the Neivs staff. Whenever there is any news afloat, we find him right on the spot collecting all possible data. Our relations with “Artie” during the past four years have convinced us that he is composed of more “pep” per cubic inch than any man we ever met. To him there is no such word as quit, whatever the task in hand. We shall long remember his ready wit, displayed so frequently, and his contagious chuckle at the humorous remarks or actions of others. “Art” should make a good toastmaster at our future reunions. As we go about our work in the years to come, we shall miss Arthur a great deal. His company has been a pleasure whether at work or play, and his example has been a help to every one of us. We all wish him the best of success, but we know it will come. Enthusiasm and determination of the kind he possesses can bring nothing else. Page 80 ELMER THEODORE MITCHELL “Mitch” AX A Electric Born, Riverside, Conn., Nov. 2, 1894. Prep.: Greenwich High School. Yes, “Mitch” is with us, and we are mighty proud of the fact. Un¬ doubtedly we were all acquainted with him, or had at least heard of his exploits, before he became an honor¬ ary member of the Class of 1918. He and “Doc” have renewed acquaint¬ ance this last semester, and they have come to understand one another perfectly (?). When an unpleasant job comes up in the laboratory, “Doc” thinks it will just suit Mitch¬ ell’s capabilities. The rest of us, hoping to lose out on the job, agree promptly with “Doc’s” suggestion and poor “Mitch” is again the goat. Maybe he couldn’t “show us up” on gas engines, though! Wlien it comes to matters outside the class room (such as wine, women, and song) we all have to take our hats off to “Teddy.” The idea 1 Wliy should we think of this famous trio in con¬ nection with “Teddy?” But really the old boy has reformed this last semester, and we have been unable to account for it. Some say it is due to a revival of conscience; others, that famous antidote—the so-called “Shut-eye.” “Mitch” spent many of his vacations in Worcester. How can we explain the time that for two hours he guarded the front door (exit) with his wicked “32” and then crept stealthily up the back stairs looking for the foe, reinforced by a trusty comrade armed with a broom? At any rate, “Mitch” had the stuff in him, or he would never have been with us now. As he goes out into the world, he has two firm convictions; that he will never marry, and that he will be an electrical designer. May he keep to them both and meet with every success. Page 81 EDMOND EUGENE MOORE, JR. “Diiity” Deacon” Cosmopolitan Club Chemist Born, Ware, Mass., Aug. 14, 1896. Prep.: Ware High School. Where is Ware? Wherever Ware is, there is where “Dinty” first saw the light of day. It was during his High School course in Wondertown that he collected a reputation as a runner, but, during his first two years at Tech, living on West Street, he met a group of Tech men under whose influence he was converted from an outdoor to an indoor sport. Midnight parties, and wrestling from one until two in the morning were favorite pastimes at Kelley’s Frat. “Morningly” “Eddie” threw himself with fervor into these forms of school activities. Two years passed, and four sets of finals. “Mourning- ly,” now, he looked back at the re¬ sult of these activities, and then looked for a quiet retreat where he could steal away from the world and its distractions. From the deep and peaceful solitude of William Street, “Dinty” planned his come-back. And the prodigal son surely made good. Even in the most difficult subjects, such as Organic and Electro, results no longer worried him, and he sat among the elect of the Gods, at such an altitude that a paltry “C” or “D” looked like a mere speck in the distance. But not only did the Gods elect “Dinty,” but also the Goddesses at church socials and Whittemore’s. A glance at the above picture is sufficient explana¬ tion of why, like a luminous comet, he swept through the social whirl, bearing always in his train a galaxy of the most beauteous stars of Worcester’s femi¬ nine firmament. Still “Eddie” maintains that he is heart-whole and fancy- free, but we believe “there’s a reason” in Ware, and that where Ware is, there shall his heart be also. One of the most popular of our numerous Chemists, he has our wishes for success, and we expect that, in the future, his train will contain as many emi¬ nent chemists as it has lovely ladies in the past. Page 82 FRANK JAMES MURPHY Murph” “J. Frank” “Abie” Newman Club Mechanic Born, Worcester, Mass., Dec. 19, 1892. Prep.: Classical High School. Frank James Murphy, commonly known as “Murph,” was several years ago sentenced to a period of hard labor at Tech. Conspiring to become a mechanical engineer was the simple offense that drew forth this extreme penalty. However, “Murph” “stayed up” and is about to be pardoned. “F. J.” has one woman, the bowl¬ ing bug, and two hobbies. That “she” is paramount in his life is evi¬ denced by the fact that every after¬ noon at 5:45 P. M. he can be found down at Lincoln Square awaiting the arrival of the Norton Co. special car for stenographers only. Of the two hobbies, one is a detri¬ ment, and the other is to be com¬ mended. The detriment is embodied in that ancient, evil smelling, wooden furnace in which new “terhakker” is sometimes burned. The second hobby is that of stoker. When the rest of us at Tech were financially destitute, Frank always had money for peanuts and movies. But then, who wouldn’t if he got real good money for drawing pic¬ tures of stokers when he should be “prepping” Dynamics? As for the bug, those of us who have howled with Frank have had ample opportunity to increase our vocabularies. Whenever you hear Frank raving, you may correctly guess that all the pins have fallen but one. Under such trying circumstances, we can but sympathize and endeavor to get him talking naturally again. Nevertheless, if he clears the obstacles out of life’s alley the way he does the pins in the “gym,” we can safely predict a successful engineer¬ ing future. Whether “Murph” will support his family by revising and designing stokers, we do not know. But when a man strives so hard as he to get that coveted “B. S.,” he no doubt will be a worthy alumnus of Tech. Surely a good future must be open for a man of such earnest ambition. s I [ I Page 83 HOBART HALLET NEWELL “Hobie” T B n 2 H Electric Born, Cumberland, Mass., June 10, 1896. Prep.: Spaulding High School, Barre, Vt. Senior Director A. I. E. E. Branch (4). This quiet, auburn haired son of Vermont made such an unassuming entrance into our midst that it was some little time before we came to realize his sterling qualities. Unob¬ trusive, almost over-modest as to his abilities, Newell is yet the man to whom we go when we are stuck on a problem in almost any subject. And Hobart always quickly clears up the delinquent’s difficulty by merely say¬ ing, “Well, isn’t it something like this?—Of course, I don’t know any¬ thing about it, but you get the idea?” Or when someone gets a different answer from his for a problem, he says, “Oh, shucks; I’m wrong.” But he seldom is. If anyone’s patience ever exceeded that of Job, it is Newell’s. His pat¬ tern of a propeller for “Pop” Munroe was a work of art, which took him many patient hours to balance properly. Under slightly different circumstances did he give a superb illustration of patience when trying to make a lap weld in Forge Shop, but we regret to say that, for once, his patience was exhausted before the weld became as strong as the solid iron. What we could never understand in Hobart was his intense love for tinker¬ ing with small electrical apparatus. Neither an evening spent with our fair young ladies, nor a trip to the theatre, offers him one-third the pleasure that he derives from winding a transformer of some five watts capacity. And it is this vital interest in things electrical, no less than his natural ability, that speaks so well for his future. Newell’s readiness to help us over our troubles, and his ever present op¬ timism have made him a host of friends, and we know he will become not only a final authority on all transformer troubles, but a brilliant and efficient en¬ gineer. Page 84 DONALD KNUTSFORD PAT- TILLO ‘Tat” 5= J rA TBn Chemist Born, Gloucester, Mass., Oct. 22, 1896. Prep.: Lowell High School. Sceptical Chymist Council (3, 4) ; Aftermath Board (4) ; Y. M. C. A. Cabinet (4) ; Chairman Fresh¬ man Reception Committee (4) ; Chairman Carnival Committee (4). “Pat” began his career at Tech by close application to work, and soon found, from his successes in Fresh¬ man Lab., that his talents were those of a Chemist. Due to this good foundation, his serene confidence that “no man on the Hill was big enough to get him” has received but two jolts: “Dutchy’s” Physics, and “Hughie’s” Organic. These difficul¬ ties finally amounted to nothing, and Tau Beta Pi soon found him among those it desired. Socially, “Pat’s” activities, ex¬ cept for a few unsuccessful trials about Worcester, have been staged in his home city, Lowell. The existence of reasons for this behavior has hen indicated constantly by the unbelievably great numbers of letters of all shapes, colors, and perfumes, which arrived each week for our hero, and which have been as faithfully answered. The predominating style has often changed, revealing each time the acquisition of a new “wife,” but we wondered not at this seeming fickleness when the successive portraits appeared—rather, we inquired concerning sisters. After constant (?) attendance at Monday evening Bible Class during his Sophomore year, “Pat” this year took charge of the Y. M. C. A. Carnival Committee. The immense success of this affair from the standpoints both of pleasure to the large audience and of profit to the Red Cross and War Y. M. C. A. certainly showed that “Pat” has great capabilities in this direc¬ tion when he chooses to apply them. Once again he displayed this talent when he took charge of the arrangements for Tech Night at Poli’s. The event was a great success, and one that we have several reasons for remem¬ bering. Of a winning personality, industrious, ambitious, and confident, “Pat” is certain to make a valuable addition to the men of his profession. Page 85 JOHN HENRY REAVEY “ acA:” “Johnny’ “Bash” 2 E © X Skull Civil Born, Newport, R. I., July 23, 1897. Prep.: Rogers High School, Newport. Track (1, 2) ; Cross Country (1, 2); Basketball (4); Sopho¬ more Hop Committee; Junior Marshal; Orchestra (3) ; Business Manager Aftermath; Vice-Presi¬ dent C. E. Soc. (3), and Presi¬ dent (4). When John arrived in Worcester in September, 1914, he felt that upon him devolved the honor of showing this one-horse town a “real Newport time.” For one whole glorious year, John spent his time exploring the by¬ ways of his new home and getting acquainted. His innocently youth¬ ful face and unequalled bluff pulled him through with a safe margin. After a summer spent on New¬ port Beach, “Jack” returned, to di¬ vide his time between the Worcester Market and the score or more of girls who required his nearly constant attention. Never once did he return from these calls the same day that they were made! Still he succeeded in studying from 2:00 to 4:00 A. M., and sleeping until 7:00, without shattering either his health or his office record. But, behold now the change! Senior duties weighed heavily on his youth¬ ful shoulders and “Bush” reformed. Despite the fact that he writes abstracted laboratory reports, and refuses to do Algebra for “Reddy,” John keeps regular hours, works hard, and has justly earned his title of a “real engineer.” But these few personal characteristics fail to show the true worth of the man. For two years he tried cross country, but gave that up in favor of bas¬ ketball. Whatever success this Aftermath may have is due, in a great measure, to his unceasing toil. And whenever there is a dance, John will be there— and he always brings good company. Although we may jokingly belittle his capabilities, there is not the slight¬ est doubt that “Johnnie’s” ability to make other people do his work (which is all there is to engineering, anyway) will place him up among Tech’s really big and successful men. Page 86 HAROLD LEIGHTON RICE “Reece” Mechanic Born, Manchester, N. H., Aug. 25, 1896. Prep.: Manchester High School. Wireless Association “Hey, lend me a nickel for a milk shake, will you?” How often have we heard this re¬ quest, and how often have we come across! Harold arrived at this temple of learning at a very tender age, tender even for a Tech Freshman, and like all Freshmen he w as imbued with that spirit of industry which is, alas, so rare among upper classmen. Why, we even remember one night in our Freshman year, when we had pur¬ chased all the requirements for a spread, we yelled up the stairs, “Come on down, Harold, and get a free feed.” Imagine our horror on hearing a timorous voice answer, “I can’t. I’ve got to study Chemistry.” By the second year, however, this was all changed. Then his favorite remark was, “We’ve only two ‘preps’ and a couple of reports; let’s go to Poll’s.” He even boasts now that he never missed a show at that resort all the year. Harold has a quiet disposition, except for a few tempestuous moments in his room, and prefers to put in his spare time at wireless, bowling, tennis, skating, etc., rather than in social affairs. His wireless bug grew to such proportions at one time t hat he caused much consternation by winking all the electric lights on the street. He also consumed miles of glass tubing in his attempts to blow Audion bulbs, inter¬ rupters, etc. Rice has lately developed the habit of skating with some of Worcester’s fairest, but aside from this we have only praise for him, and we feel sure that he will tackle the future with the same spirit that he has shown at Tech, and will find plenty of the things that count towards making life happy. rage 87 MAURICE WILLARD RICH¬ ARDSON Morry’ “Mose” ® X Skull Electric Born, Leominster, Mass., June 10, 1896. Prep.: Leominster High School. Tech Show (1) ; Wireless Asso. (1, 2, 3), Secretary (3); Tech News Asso. (3, 4), Vice-Presi¬ dent (4) ; Tech News Staff (3, 4) ; Half-way-Thru Banquet Com¬ mittee (3) ; Editor Tech Hand¬ book (4) ; Y. M. C. A. Cabinet (4) ; Interfraternity Council (4) ; Junior Marshal; Aftermath Board; Tech Carnival Stage Manager (4). We take great pleasure in present¬ ing to our readers another son from that nohle city of Leominster, and surely such a place should he proud of its representative. You ask where the big city is? Sorry, but we shall have to refer you to a full scale map where individual houses are plotted. This may explain why “Morry” only attempted a trip home during the day-time when he was a Freshman. In spite of the fact that he hails from a small town, “Mose” has shown some big ideas, as well as natural ability in the lines of dramatics. Tech News, the Aftermath, and a general boosting of all Tech activities. He is one of those fortunates whose magnitude of mentality enables its possessor to carry on suc¬ cessfully a full load of activities as well as his class work. Writing lab. reports when the milk men were winding along their morn¬ ing routes was one of Richardson’s favorite pastimes. Sleep always counted as a luxury with him, and hence was often cut down to war portions. A statistician on ‘the susceptibility of Tech men to feminine wiles” would pass over this fellow as forever vaccinated against every form of “girlitis,” but —well, true, but untrue. Due to the fact that he confined himself to long dis¬ tance letter writing, he had some of his friends guessing at first. Some day, when “Morry” completely absorbs “Doc” Pierce’s course, we expect that he will derive a law showing that lines of mutual attraction, with their proper constants, vary directly with the distance. The censor forbids further disclosures, but don’t be surprised if you read in our Secretary’s first report in the Journal that “Morry” was last seen purchasing a one way ticket to the land of the setting sun. Page 88 ALFRED EUGENE ROBINSON “Robbie” AT Mechanic Bom, Westfield, Mass., June 12, 1895. Prep.: Pittsfield High School. Secretary C. E. Soc. (2) ; Junior Prom Committee 1916; Assistant Stage Manager Tech Show (3) ; Treasurer War Fund (3) ; Treas¬ urer of Class of 1917 (2, 1). Way back in the dim past, a young man, with an ambitious nature, de¬ cided it was time that “his old home town” was more thoroughly put on the map, and, accordingly, in the fall of 1913, Alfred Robinson, or just plain “Robbie,” came to Tech. Somehow or other “Robbie” got the idea that he wanted to be a Sanitary Engineer, and kept to this course through his first two years at Tech. However, the end of his third year found him enrolled among the Mechanics of the class of 1918, among whom he would he found at graduation, except that his desire to he of immediate use to his coun¬ try has persuaded him to enlist for active service. A short while after our first acquaintance with “Robbie,” we noticed a characteristic that is lacking in most young men, namely that he was not at all interested in the ladies. Parlor sketches and D. S. fudge parties were not even a temptation to “Robbie.” Our curiosity aroused, we looked about for an answer, which was soon found. It was in the form of a letter, in feminine handwriting, which arrived regularly every morning, and necessitated a reply just as regularly. “Robbie’s” time has not all been spent on his studie s, however, as his in¬ terest in Y. M. C. A. and class functions will testify. As Treasurer of the Y. M. C. A. War Fund Campaign in 1917, his perseverance and thoroughness helped him to make the campaign the success that it was, and we feel safe in saying that the same characteristics will bring him success in whatever branch of life he may enter. EVERETT PERCIVAL SAWYER “Eppie” Electric Born, Worcester, Mass., Sept. 29, 1894. Prep.: Worcester English School. Waitress; “Would you care for strawberry shortcake or bread pud¬ ding?” 1918 Electric: “Why, I think I’ll have some shredded wheat.” And we instantly remember Saw¬ yer and our trip to the Lynn works of the G. E. Co. “Percy” was brought up in the suburbs of Worcester, where they evidently believe in cereals. However, our friend got what he wanted, which is more than some of us could do when we were on inspection trips. Somewhere, somehow, the name of “Eppie” came into a bright Electric’s head, and, since that time, it has stuck to Sawyer like grim death. “Percy” or “Sawyer” may not be known to the whole class, but the name of “Eppie” calls to all our minds a rather short individual, with many distinguishing characteristics. “Eppie” is hardly ever seen on the Hill save during the hours he has classes, and then he is scarcely ever missing. He is unusually quiet and re¬ tiring, and it requires a deliberate effort to really come to know him. “Charlie” Allen never found out very definitely just what “Eppie” had “prepped” for a particular lesson in Hydraulics, with the result that Sawyer was often granted the rare privilege of selecting his own topics for recitation. Not naturally a brilliant student, “Eppie” has plugged along with a dogged determination which could spell nothing but final success. Snags he has met, but has always come back strong in the make-up. It is said on good authority that 2:00 A. M. is not an infrequent time for “Eppie” to cease his daily toil, though he has to arise early the next morning in order to get in to Worcester on time. Such a spirit we admire, and we know that “Eppie’s” degree has been well earned, and is a just reward for consistent, conscientious work. Page 90 LUCIUS MYRON SMITH “Lucy” “Alice” Electric Born, Jewett City, Conn., July 8, 1896. Prep.: Ware High School, Ware, Mass. Wireless Asso. (3, 4) ; Rifle Club (4). When Lucius left the town of Ware to come to Tech, he was a bashful youth, and did not plunge immediately into city life, but broke into it gradually by spending his first year in Auburn. When he be¬ came a Sophomore he decided that Worcester was not such a danger¬ ous place after all, and moved into the city. Since then we have seen more of him, and become better ac¬ quainted with his character. Many things are characteristic of Lucius. Not the least of these is his ability to talk. He has many orig¬ inal and excellent ideas. His orig¬ inality was shown when for an Eng¬ lish theme, the subject of which was to be a matter of general interest, Lucius wrote an exposition on “Girls.” Although the opinions expressed in this theme were not entirely compli¬ mentary to the fair sex, Lucius visited a certain house with commendable reg¬ ularity during his Junior year. Later he became homesick for Auburn, and be¬ gan to talk of someone out there who was only fourteen years old, and still wore her hair down her back, but who was pretty nice just the same. As she was so young, he contented himself with going out there about once in two months, and carrying on a correspondence which consisted in all of three let¬ ters and a Tech. pin. This was too slow, and indications are that he has rea¬ lized it, for he is now looking for someone nearer his own age. The “someone” who finally draws Lucius will have nothing to regret. He is as kind-hearted a person as ever lived, is thoughtful of his friends, and earnest in his studies. We predict for him success in whatever work he under¬ takes, and know that he will uphold the honor and reputation of Worcester Tech. Page 91 ERNEST EREDERICK SOUELIERE Newman Club Chemist Born, Worcester, Mass., Aug. 14, 1896. Prep.: Worcester Classical High School. It was clear to those who knew Soulliere before he came to Tech that none of the subjects here would ever stick him. His perseverance and ability were not underestimated, for he sailed through without ever getting a condition. “Ernie” got it into his head when a Freshman that he was a ball player, but a few days on the diamond proved to him and to everyone else that he was mistaken. He later turned his attention to in¬ door sports and contented himself with checkers, bowling, and gym¬ nastic stunts. “Bright-eyes” gained a well earned reputation for his ability to bring pretty looking girls to Tech social affairs, thus creating the jealousy of some of his brother Chemists. During the summer of 1917, Soul¬ liere undertook, under Dr. Bonnet, to solve the problem of sludge disposal, and here showed his true originality. He had a most commendable idea, to wit, to cart the sludge from the Purification Works to the Hill on the electrics. For several reasons, the plan didn’t work at all well. In his fourth year “Ernie” made a strong bid for the football team, but found that it too severely interfered with his lessons on the Hill. He is an adept at photography, and will thus have something to fall back upon, should tbe chemical industry suffer a relapse after the war. Should the art of taking pictures also fail him, Ernest might yet become a successful orator. A good chap he surely is, and it is a great pleasure to have known him. JOHN DAVID STORKS ‘ Pussf’ “Slugger” 2 A E Skull Mechanic Born, Hastings, Maine, July 11, 1896. Prep.: Newport High School, Vt., and Bordentown Mili¬ tary Institute. Football (1, 2, 3, 4), Captain (4) ; Interfraternity Council (4( ; Tech Council, Treasurer (3), and President (4) ; President W. P. I. Athletic Association (4). “Pussy” Storrs, born 1896 in the wilds of Maine, when still a child moved to the village of Newport, Vt. Here he grew up amongst the Cana¬ dian element. As a proof of his as¬ sociation with this race, “Pussy” oc¬ casionally lets out a burst of “Can¬ uck” which is enough to sweep a man off his feet. When it came time for “Bill” to get his share of the higher education dealt out at Tech, he moved to civilization (Burlington, Vt.) “Give me Park 1083.” “Hello, Storrs there?” No.” “Where can I get him?” “You might try Haviland St., or Green’s Drug Store.” This is not all “Pussy” does while at Tech. He has been a member of the football team for four years, captain his Senior year, and has served his class by holding several important offices. “Bill” is a good worker, as well as a consistent player. As for being popular with the fellows his election to the Skull speaks for itself. “Pussy” can play other things as well as football, as the boys at the all-night card rackets know. But you mustn’t get him excited, for he is liable to put his foot in it (the cuspidor). The next time you want to enter a complaint about the smoke nuisance in the vicinity of Institute Pond, don’t blame the wire mill, hut go to the aider- men and get out an injunction on “Bill’s” meerschaum furnace. There is a rumor afloat that he is going to get Riley Stokers for it. “Pussy” did not have to wait for the Shop Management course to teach him that long distance calls are expensive. We suspect, however, that he found them well worth their cost. Page 93 IVER GODFREY SCHMIDT “TiYe” “Prete” 2 A E Skull Civil Born, Worcester, Mass., Oct. 15, 1895. Prep.: Worcester English High School. Track (1, 2, 3, 4), Captain (3); Junior Marshal. “Tive” is another example of the successes Worcester English High has sent us, for Iver has certainly achieved distinction here in many ways. Knowing the highways—and byways too—of various parts of Worcester, “Tive” soon took advan¬ tage of “Pa” Monroe’s course to steal out for wild joy rides, being towed behind “Fat” Sargent on a bicycle , to interpret Fake Quinsigamond and sundry other sections for that recep¬ tive pupil. But he soon graduated from such rough ways and quieted down to a life of study—at times. Deciding that hard work was good for him, “Tive” decided on the Civil course, and made due progress except at railroad camp, where his ability to start things sometimes got him into hot water with “Reddy.” Being naturally possessed of a lengthy frame, “Tive” turned his attention to the track team, and for three years has been its most consistent winner. Be it hurdles, jumps, or relays, Iver can always be found in the lead, and this abil¬ ity made him varsity track captain when a Junior. Firsts having become a habit with him, “Tive” was naturally our first benedict, and, in spite of the H. C. L., continues to smile (even at Piggy’s jokes). Not content with one achievement, he presented us with our class baby, but we often wonder if he has to use “Reddy’s” diplomacy to keep peace with her. Whenever anything is going on here, “Tive” is to be found among those most interested and has always shown a true Tech spirit in supporting all our activities. His agreeable disposition, active nature, and undoubted qual¬ ities of leadership will carry him a long way toward final success. Page 94 FRANCIS EDWARD SHEEHAN “F rankie” 0X Sanitary Civil Born, Worcester, Mass., May 31, 1895. Prep.: Worcester Classical High School. Baseball (2, 3). “Frank,” the second of the two last Sanitary Civils, was originally a member of the lively class of 1916, but decided to take a two year leave of absence, to learn a little practical engineering. As a result, he is a little older than the rest of us; but, as he retained his interest in Tech during his absence, he fitted right into our class and easily became one of us. “Frankie” is a representative of Worcester Classical High, and while there absorbed sufficient knowledge to instil within him a desire to become a Civil Engineer, and the fact that, after three and one-half years of “Pa,” he still retains that desire, shows his perseverance. While he is not a brilliant student, he is usually on hand with the correct solution of the day’s problem, and is only too willing to help the rest of us over our difficulties. Besides preparing for the long grind while at Classical, “Frank” ab¬ sorbed a considerable knowledge of baseball, which he proceeded to put into use here. For two years he covered second base in a steady and creditable manner, and proved to be one of the mainstays of the baseball team. While we have no first-hand knowledge of “Frank’s” social activities, he has been well and favorably known at the Worcester Normal School, and is still a favorite at its various social affairs. When “Frankie” decided to finish school with us, he made a valuable ad¬ dition to the depleted ranks of 1918. Cheerful, good-natured, imbued with both a desire and an ability to help the rest of us over the hard points, he has, in spite of his quietness and modesty, made a large circle of friends and well-wishers among his new class-mates. I’ago 95 ALBERT TARRANT SIBLEY “Sib” $r A Mechanic Born, Chicago, Ill., March 26, 1895. Pren.: Clinton High School, Clinton, Mass. Football (2, 3) ; Delegate to Tech Council (4) ; Chairman Freshman Hat Committee. “Sib,” as most of us know him, is rather a fun-poking, unassuming sort ( of chap; but to the few of us who have had the privilege of looking a little under the surface of his light¬ hearted, constant banter, he is a “de¬ pendable ole cuss.” He hailed orig¬ inally from the West, where people get a broader outlook upon, and a keener insight into life. May we not then lay the blame for “Sib” upon the West, or is it all “Sib’s” own fault? Among other qualities, he possesses a versatility as elusive as a zephyr—student (?), manu¬ facturer of munitions, athlete, sailor, animal lover, hunter, guide, highwayman, fusser, fusser again, a bon vivant from Bohemia, with a fondness for bathing at Nantasket Beach and an obsession for answering letters promptly. The last of which is a trait too few of us have. In addition to the list above, he is a big chief over at his chapter house, where his responsibilities rest heavily upon his fair, frail form. When one tries to think up pretty things to say about another, isn’t it queer what a heap of material must go to waste for the simple reason that it has to be kept out of print at all costs? A newspaper editor once went “loco” on ac¬ count of the load of hushed-up stuff that his head had to carry! Now “Sib—” well, why not let the poor fellow rest on his laurels without resorting to third degree methods? When in the mood for taking desperate chances, just ask him what keeps him a-going over in the general direction of Pleasant Street so many evenings. “Sib” is cool in emergencies, and hard-headed at all times, a boy upon whom you’d find it difficult to put one over. To the world at large, a gay, happy-go-lucky lad; to those who know him better, a true friend. Page 96 GEORGE CAMPBELL STRACHAN “Stratty” “Pussy” Mechanic Born, Millers Falls, Mass., Oct. 27, 1896. Prep.: Stamford High School, Conn. ’Way back in the dark ages when this historic class drifted to Tech one big Yale Lock from the city of Stamford landed in our midst. Since then we have learned all about Yale and Towne, and Stamford, the home of New York’s millionaires. And if you don’t believe that Stamford is the best little city in the world, it isn’t “Stratchy’s” fault. But how sadly has our best Yale Lock de¬ teriorated! From that big synonym of “Security” we now have left only “Pussy.” As “Strattie’s” early life was spent in breaking electric light bulbs, dodging cops, and fighting the Kerrytown gang, it is little won¬ der that he is on hand at all varie¬ ties of rough house. But after moving over to William Street, “Pussy” became quite a man of the world. His wonderful physique quickly attracted all Young America in his district, and, if he should remain in Worcester until the next generation grows up, his backing for Councilman from Ward 10 would be stronger than his old idol “Bosh” Hagen ever had. In spite of his work on Tech Hill, and frequent trips to Poli’s, “Stratchy” finds time to visit another hill, where he has become an adept at correcting feminine examination papers, but we know where his reputed leniency in mark¬ ing was not acquired. This diversion occasionally becomes so delightful as to cause “Strattie” to miss the last car home, but those two mile constitutionals only serve to keep up his ma gnificent physique. Outside, we venture to predict that others will be watching “Gus” while he tears things up for his own benefit in the same way he used to tear up the Hill to those French eight o’clocks with the rest of the once famous “scrimy Mechanics.” “Security” for “Stratchy” will then be spelt “Success.” RALPH FRANCIS TENNEY “Pope’’ 2E TBn Chemist Born, Leominster, Mass., March 12, 1897. Prep.: Leominster High School. Assistant Baseball Manager (3) ; Basketball Manager (4). Where’s “Pope” tonight? What, fussing again? What a change has been wrought in this man’s life. Four years ago when the Leominster car dropped him at Lincoln Square, he, an unsophisticated Freshman, mounted the hill in search of knowl¬ edge. He found it, too, and during that first year he struggled hard carving out an enviable record. He allowed nothing to distract his atten¬ tion and the walls of his room were unadorned, except for a few pious mottos. But in his second year, he fell in with a gang of thugs whose main ob¬ ject was to waste his time along with their own. Their influence over him was great and he could not resist the temptation to join them the next year. Now you can see their handiwork, for it was in that year that he started to visit “Ma’s” every Saturday night. Soon he entered a career of social activity and each week end would find him practicing the art of terpsichore, when, under the spell of that magic music, he would trip the light fantastic and murmur soft words in the dainty ear of some fair lady. Studies no longer worried him and his main topic was “the ladies.” Over at the hash house, the boys would listen to him expound their virtues and tell of the pleasant evenings he had spent in the far corners of Worcester. The walls of his room now became alive with pretty faces so that no matter where you looked the eyes of some fair damsel would greet you. The change, however, was a good one, for “Pope” came out in his true colors and showed the man that before this he had hidden under the mask of silence. Now as he stands before a new life, his friends look forward to a fine future for him and hope that he will never forget the “gang” that caused the change. Page 98 HAROLD WILLIAM THOMPSON “Tom” “Tommie” Electric Born, Brockton, Mass., Sept. 25, 1895. Prep.: Brockton High School. Track (1, 2, 3) ; Friendship Com¬ mittee (3, 4). On a hot September clay four years ago, a six foot Swedish chap arrived in Worcester. Straight from the Hornsabucken (Chicken Hill) ward of his native city, Brockton, he had journeyed. Thirst for knowl¬ edge had led his footsteps hither, and he certainly selected the right place, for if ever there was an ocean of learning in which to drown one’s happiness, it is, indeed, here. And so on that fateful day, “Tom” launched himself into Tech life by investing in a Freshman hat and “Pop” Monroe’s Shop Notes (the two bargains of childhood). Proceeding at once to the making of a good record, “Tom’s” studies have troubled him but little. Indeed, he has not let them. If one or another of the “Profs” chose to stick him, why that was what they were paid for, so why worry? This serene attitude must be attributed to “Tom’s constant companions: the old pipe plus the ever-present can of “Edgeworth,” and his hammer and discus. The former combination has smoothed “Tom’s” way thru Tech and given him an even disposition that is ruffled only by thoughts of Statics. “Tom’s” prowess with the hammer and discus has landed many stray points for Tech during the last three years. “Tommie’s” only other recreation has been with the ladies. However, so far as can be ascertained, he has kept his efforts diversified, though always majoring in blondes. Perhaps these endeavors account for that regular at¬ tendance at the Swedish Congregational Sunday School. Nevertheless, “Tom” maintains consistently that he has not fallen yet, but hopes to soon. Last summer he worked on the lines of the Connecticut River Power Co., and walked about all over Vermont and Massachusetts. It is nearly as inter¬ esting to listen to his experience as it is to go to the movies. Good natured, obliging, and industrious, “Tom” has our best wishes for his future success and happiness. Page 99 HARRISON IRVING TURNER “Biir TBH Electric Born, Lawrence, Mass., Aug. 18, 1896. Prep.: Methuen High School. Assistant Manager Journal (2, 3), and Business Manager (4) ; Tech Show Assistant Stage Manager (2), Stage Manager (3), and General Manager (4). Previous to his coming to Tech, Irving was known as “Tate” because of his resemblance to a “tater” bug; but since the adventures of a “Wild Bill Turner” in the movies, he has been known to his classmates as “Bill.” Still, many times the under¬ classmen might have mistaken him for “Piggy” Bird, had it not been for that unmistakable stride and and the famous brown bag which are faithful friends of “Bill.” Notwithstanding all his minor faults, “Bill” is a natural shark, and a conscientious worker, and was rightfully awarded with the first election to Tau Beta Pi. We understand that recently he has taken an interest in Alternating Currents and is working in partnership with “Doc” Pierce revising notes and making skids for the Junior Electrics. Still, all of “Bill’s” time is not spent in study, as one essential sub¬ ject in his course has been the weekly trip to the Strand, which course he has never cut, while both the Journal and the Tech Show have felt the touch of his master business hand. On the question of the gentler sex, no one can argue with “Bill,” for, with him, things are past that stage. If the frequent letters, all in the same hand¬ writing, which come from Northampton are not proof enough, pray consider how much “Bill” contributes to the R. R. congestion by his frequent visits to Mt. Holyoke. Last spring “Bill” enlisted in the Naval Reserve, and after spending the summer in training he was detailed to complete his work here at Tech. After graduation he is to return to his work in the service of his country, and it is with great regret that we say “Good-bye” to him. But whether he stays in the Navy or goes into other engineering, we know that he is assured of ulti¬ mate success and happiness. LEROY WILLIS VINAL 1 im AX A Mechanic Born, Leominster, Mass., March 10, 1895. Prep.: Leominster High School. Tennis Champion (3); Tennis Team (3) ; Captain Tennis Team (4). “Hey Tim. Have you heard any new ones lately?” “Yea, I heard a swell one up in Machine Design today. There was a young—” Who ever saw the time that he was at a loss for a new story? Nature has blessed “Tim” with ruddy locks and a joyful, carefree disposition. It is undoubtedly the latter that leads him to Poli’s on the nights that he has three “preps” and two reports due. It may be the for¬ mer that leads the girls to call after him as he treads the devious ways and back alleys between here and that famous resort of Tech men, ways known only to those initiated into the “red head” company. His care¬ free disposition has earned him, once or twice, a special invitation to come to school on New Year’s Day. However, he has always come through with flying colors (predominately red). “Tim’s” chief ambitions are to lick the Kaiser (at tennis), and to become a proficient juggler and fancy skater. The first ambition is in a fair way of completion, as witnessed by the collection of “mugs” adorning his mantle at home. Some of the others are in a more or less advanced state also, as can be readily seen from the small cut above. “Tim’s” chief occupation in spare moments is purchasing old automobiles (?) and motor cycles at ten dollars per, and fixing them up so that they will actually move under their own power. It is on record that with his Peerless, two cylinder, vintage of ’96, he once obtained the speed of twenty miles an hour on a 40% grade (going down). His latest experiment is a Pierce Arrow motorcycle, with which he was wont to burn up the road between Tech and Chaffins, and also to burn up three quarts of oil, one for lubrication and two for camouflage. CHARLES LORNE WADDELL “Wculdie” Charlie’’ A Electric Born, Buffalo, N. Y., July 1, 1896. Prep.: Ridgewood High School. Orchestra (1, 2) ; Assistant Base¬ ball Manager (2, 3) ; Baseball Manager (4) ; Rope Pull Com¬ mittee (3) ; Basketball (4) ; Chairman of A. A. Constitution Committee and of A. A. Nomi¬ nating Committee (4). If you hear a “breaker” blow, and immediately afterwards an argument starts, one party to which has a voice whose carrying power needs no addi¬ tional cultivation, you haven’t got to travel far to meet a tall, blonde in¬ dividual, answering to the name of Waddell, with the accent on the last syllable, if you please. “Waddy” hails from Ridgewood, N. J., which, we are to understand, is a fine town and within easy reach of the bright lights of New York. Most of the boys going into technical lines from “Waddy’s” town chose M. 1. T. for their Alma Mater, but “Waddy” could see nothing but Worcester Tech. All through his course, “Waddy” has been a serious-minded and perse¬ vering individual, taking responsibility easily and very carefully handling it. He has always been interested in Tech activities, as the list at the top of this page will show, and has always put into them the same hard work, care, and perseverance which has characterized all his work at Tech. However, anyone who has ever been present at any of his personally conducted “fests” knows that “Waddy” has plenty of time for recreation and knows how to use it. Although during the first few years at Tech, he stood pretty high with the Worcester girls and took considerable advantage of the fact, he has suddenly become quite a hermit. However, when we see a daily exchange of letters with a “Miss” in New Jersey, the matter loses even the slightest element of mystery. We feel sure that there is already a niche carved for him in the hall of engineering fame, and that his many sterling qualities will bring him to the top, no matter whether in business life, or in the service of Uncle Sam. Page 102 WINFRED DURFEE WILKINSON “ffm” ‘Wilkie” AT Electric Born, Fall River, Mass., April 23, 18%. Prep.: B. M. C. Durfee High School, Fall River. Tech News Staff (2, 3, 4), Sub¬ scription Manager (3) ; Track (3). Fall River let “Wilkie” escape four long years ago, and has never been the same since—been improv¬ ing all the time, too. He goes back, but seldom; probably the authori¬ ties are partly responsible. If anyone were to ask, “What great invention has been the greatest blessing to mankind?” “Wilkie’s” answer would be prompt and de¬ cided, “The telephone, of course.” It is a question whether the party at the other end of the line would have the same answer to make or not. Hardly a day, or rather an evening passes without seeing him an hour or so at the phone; and hardly ever is there a ring that he does not call out, “That’s mine,” and make a dash for the instrument. Usually he is right, at that. Next to the women (or should it be the woman) must be mentioned the pack of cards with which his desk is always provided. Those rare occasions that find “Wilkie” not “going out” are almost sure to find him sitting in at a game. What kind? Oh, any old kind; he plays them all—cribbage, auction, pinochle, hearts, old maid, and rummy. It should not be supposed that the midnight oil is unknown to “Wilkie,” for his electric light bill must be almost as great as his telephone charges. Design and Pa’s course certainly do require a good deal of time, and if other things come first, the “preps” must be done later, for done they always are. What are the things we like about “Wilkie” besides his being a gentleman and a scholar? Principally his unfailing good nature, always appearing like the sunshine after the rain, no matter how long the storm. Smiling through success and through opposition alike, it is this ability to keep his temper, com¬ bined with his determination to see a thing through when he has begun it, that will bring “Wilkie” out on top. Page 103 ARNOLD HOWE WOODS “Red ’ ‘Woodsie” TBn Civil Born, Lunenburg, Mass., May 16, 1897. Prep.; Fitchburg High School. Aftermath Board. Lunenburg was guilty of letting “Red” grow up, while Fitchburg committed a far greater crime in ed¬ ucating him for Tech, where, for four years, he has been a member of the Civil crew. “Red” is a tall, clean-cut young man, with an honest, open face— and red hair. As to ability, he is the natural born genius of the Civils. And why shouldn’t he be, since one of his remote ancestors nailed a few logs together and called it a Howe Truss? During the summer, “Red’s” chief pastimes are fishing, hay-pitching, and hush-hook swinging. If, in the trout season, he talks of six pounders, don’t envy him. They’re not trout, they’re suckers! While we haven ’t seen him pitch hay, we have watched with awe his execution with the bush-hook, and no doubts remain in our minds as to his abilities as a day laborer. “Woodsie” was never known to miss an athletic event of any kind, and he is always accompanied either by his camera or his scorebook, while next day we have to listen to a criticism of all the newspaper reports of the affair. He got his experience with the Fitchburg Sentinel, so he ought to know. “Red” isn’t worrying about the draft, for, while some may have weak hearts, he has none at all. But to those who have seen her picture, the reason for those “long distance calls” and trips “down beyond Boston” are plain enough, and we are ready to trust his judgment in other things than studies. Altogether, Arnold H. Woods is about five feet eleven of good fellow, agreeable companion, and excellent scholar. His brains and common sense will carry him far, both when he “goes to Washington,” and for many years beyond. Page 104 ARMAND EDWARD YALE Electric Born, Providence, R. I., Dec. 30, 1894. Prep.: Pawtucket High School. Pres. Wireless Club (4). As the end of all good things must come, so must we conclude the re¬ cital of the virtues qnd the weak¬ nesses of the men of a noble class. Yale couldn’t have come much nearer the end of the alphabet if he had tried, but he stands there by no means as an anti-climax. Armand came to Tech from the “little State where the Blackstone ends,” and, like his home state, he is not very massive in size, but is “there” with quality. So far as we can recollect, we have never heard Yale really laugh out loud, out he has a knowing smile, most easily turned on, that shows clearly the ap¬ preciative, big-hearted nature of the man. His voice, too, when he deigns to use it, is not very robust; but what he says is worth listening to. Why, with all the need in the world for electrical apparatus, “H. B.” should have selected as a problem for Yale the desigr. of a stew pan, or some¬ thing of that sort, we have never fully decided. We are sure, however, that he did a good job, and that the pan may some day fill its place in a little home-to-be. This year Armand reached the other end of the ladder, and designed the largest generator of any of us. Yale is interested in wireless, and has served this last year as President of the Wireless Association. Under his leadership, the Association has had a very prosperous season, in spite of the fact that the station was dismantled, by order of the Government, shortly after Armand took office. Yale’s unassuming friendliness, and his total freedom from any objection¬ able qualities, have made him popular with those who know him, and we sincerely regret that the time has come for our paths to diverge. Page 105 (itfjer Seniors! m erbice STANLEY W. ARTHUR AX A American Expeditionary Forces, France During the spring summer practice, the call for duty came to “Stan” and he enlisted in the 14th Engineers, one of the Railway units so often spoken of in these later day dispatches. Many are the exciting experiences that he will have to tell his class-mates when he returns to school after the war is over, of for¬ bidden trips to the battle line and like escapades. While at school “Stan” made many friends among us, was a member of the football squad for two years, and a Tech Show “girl.” We wish him safe carriage over the battle fields of France. FRANK H. BRACKETT 2 A E Skull National Army Frank was one of the busiest and most popular members in the class, and it was with genuine regret that we learned that, after helping build Camp Devens, he was obliged to become a member of the Depot Brigade there. Frank’s list of school activities is indeed large. He was a cross-country man, a varsity track man, football manager in his Junior year, and was elected Advertising Manager of the Aftermath. We will never wish for a more conscientious worker or a better friend than he proved during his three years here. FREEMAN P. BUTLER 4 r A American Expeditionary Forces, France When this n ation went to war, “But,” anxious to perform the duty of a true American by helping our ally until our units were ready for service, joined the American Field Service under the French. Later he was among those accepted for transfer to his own flag. He has since felt it his duty to go into the Artillery, where he now is. He was the first secretary of the class, was on both rope-pull teams and various committees and served as our efficient baseball manager last spring. We surely wish that there were more men like Freeman. Page 106 RUSSELL H. CALLAHAN 4 r A National Army “How much are eggs today?” Ask “Russ” for he will know if anyone does. Out toward Chadwick Square Callahan had a poultry farm which, so he claimed, paid for the gas used by his flivver in delivering the product, although we other farmers sometimes doubted the accuracy of the account system. “Russ” always had a faculty of arriving in class about five minutes late, carry¬ ing in two bags all the books he had bought since his Freshman year, but that may have been what they taught at Clark where he took alternate courses to Tech. The last we knew, “Russ” was with the Depot Brigade at Ayer. GEORGE D. CHANDLER A X A Aviation, Signal Corps “Chink” came to us with a varied and checkered career, and it is safe to say that no one of us has seen more of life than he. Remember the lecture on “Hoboes” he gave before the English Class? It was all true, for he spent one summer “Riding the bumpers” between here and the West. How ‘ Chink could spend his nights with Worcester’s fairest and still get his preps is one of our unsolved mysteries. He left us our Junior year, and joined the Sanitary Corps, but wanting to see more action than hammering a typewriter, he be¬ came an aviator, and will soon be across. HOWARD S. FOSTER 0 X Naval Reserve Howard is now stationed at the Naval Experimental Station in New Lon¬ don. He has been recommended and has taken exams for the rank of ensign. No doubt he is finding his Tech training of vast use in his work where such famous phrases as “Take it on the basis of—,” “Now say fellows—things like that entropy is—and all that kind of business,’ must be suggested. Although he found time to visit the home town when “she” was home from college, he also found time to “hit ’em hard” in all his classes on the Hill. He is bound to be a credit to Tech in his naval life, so we need only to “watch him grow.” Page 107 WILLIAM W. HALL, JR. $ r A Skull Third Officers’ Training Camp “Bill” Hall, cheer-leader, musician, track man. Aftermath editor. Athletic Association President, class President, and soon to be officer, was rightfully one of the most popular of our class. He was a conscientious worker, who could spend fifteen weeks working for Tech and one week working for himself, and still keep a clean slate with the faculty. When “Bill” left us, he left a big gap in the class, in the school, and among the girls, for he was just as pop¬ ular with them as with us. When “Bill’s” pet company charges, no German will be big enough to stop him. PAGE S. HASELTON A T n Skull Instructor, Radio Signalling Dept. Page Haselton was one of 1918’s star athletes. Many are the points that he has picked up in our various meets by his ability to throw the weights and negotiate the high jump. Although a member of the Junior Prom committee, he did not confine his social affairs to dances, else why those numerous even¬ ings out and trips back to Nashua? A uniform favorite with us all, we were sorry to learn that he had left us this year, but if he can impart his knowledge to others as easily as he could absorb it, we know he must make an excellent instructor. MAURICE W. HEINRITZ 2 A E Naval Aviation When “Heine” left Tech, our stock of good humor was greatly depleted. We also lost in him, a good basketball player. He played his part well on his fraternity team and upheld the good name of his class on the 1918 team. Had he been with us this year, he would probably have bad a position on the Varsity. In 1916 he ran on the class relay team, which makes the class even more indebted to him. Where is he now? Somewhere in France. Page 108 FRANKLIN T. HOLMES A T n National Army Holmes was a “reserved fellow withal.” He took little part in school activities, but gave his studies more than their share of time. We all liked him, however, for he had a fine sense of humor which we enjoyed. When we wanted a secretary for the student branch A. S. M. E., we thought we could not do better than choose him. CHARLES N. HUGGINS $ r A Gas and Flame Battalion, Engineering Corps Newell was our sole representative from Oregon, and if all her sons are as loyal to the native state, it speaks well for the spirit which must prevail there. Quite unassuming and with an ever-ready smile, Newell made the kind of friendships that last. His was the ability to make quick decisions, and we found ourselves bidding good luck to Private Huggins of the Gas and Flame Battalion. Ever democratic and sincere, we feel proud to claim him as one of the “boys.” EDGAR R. JONES $ 2 K Naval Reserve To many of us, Jones was almost unknown. Quiet, modest, and unassum¬ ing, it was only during the hours that he had classes on the Hill that we saw him. Being a Worcester man, however, we often saw him chasing up and down the streets in a big automobile, but we often wondered if he always went alone. As he had taken the Mechanical course here, he enlistd as a Machinist’s Mate during the summer, and, at latest reports, is still waiting, with the other Naval Reservists, to see s ome active service soon. Page 109 FREDERICK H. MAGOUN 4 r A Aviation “Maggie” was one of the first members of the class of 1918 to go into service, leaving in his Junior year to attend the Reserve Officers Training Camp at Harvard. From here he transferred to the Aviation Squad at M. I. T., where he is now a student. While here, Maggie took an active interest in the affairs on the Hill, and was always to be found at all the dances. He was a member of the football squad, and generously took his hard knocks for the benefit of the first team. We do not fear for “Maggie’s” success as an aviator, for he was always successful here. CASTLE MOORE A T n American Expeditionary Forces, France Castle was another of those who decided that the class of 1918, was to be preferred to the class of 1917. Castle was an ardent devotee of baseball, and, as moundman for A T had the distinction of being the only southpaw flinger in the league. As Mechanics are supposed to know something of the inner works of a flivver, and as he had a desire to be of service as soon as pos¬ sible, Castle enlisted in the Red Cross Ambulance Corps during the summer, and has since been with the French Army at the battle front. HOWARD C. SARGENT i r A Skull Naval Aviation There wasn’t a thing during his three years here that “Fat” wasn’t into with both feet. Football player, actor, musician, business man, ladies man, student (when he had time) but above all the best bluffer (of Reddy in par¬ ticular) that the Civils had. When Howard decided that he had rather become an aviator than a Civil Engineer, “Tech Activity” took a drop. For three years “Fat” was the life of the Tech Show. He engineered the Junior Prom, and presided over the rather hilarious Half-Way-Thru. We hate to think what will happen to the Hun flyer who attempts to stop Howard, for no one has been able to do it yet. Page 110 JAMES M. SHUTE AX A American Expeditionary Forces, France Last summer “Jimmie” enlisted with “Stan” Arthur in the 14th Engineers Railway unit, and after a few weeks in Vermont was shipped to France into very active service, and has been very close to the big fighting. For two years “Jimmie” commuted from Uxbridge, and how he did hate those German eight o’clocks. Finding his social affairs too pressing, however, he came into civili¬ zation later, and proceeded to make things lively all last year. He leaves a host of friends among the members of 1918. RAYMOND P. TROTT National Army—Detailed to Washington Little did we suspect that before the summer of 1917 was over, “Ray” would be hard at work in the laboratories at Washington, putting his chemical knowledge to use in devising means to win the fight for Democracy. But such is the case, and his cheerful letters to his former class-mates indicate that he is wholly contented in his new sphere of activity. Bearing in mind his “stick-to- it-iveness” we feel confident of his success. FRED WEITZEN National Army We can never forget “Freddie,” the man of all work. When “ B. A.” needed a fireman, he was there. If the Institute needed a night watchman, he could fill that position. If we needed the services of an expert stenographer, he was available. If the football team needed a quarterback, “Freddie” could hold down the job and did during the 1916 and 1917 seasons for the Varsity team. We never could find out when “Freddie” slept, but tbe less sleep he had, the harder he seemed to work. Page 111 ERNEST W. WHITLOCK ® X Aviation At Tech “Whit” was one of the quiet kind, but an excellent friend. His manifest popularity was not confined to Worcester, else how can those very frequent trips to Boston be explained? “Whit” was a very good basketball player, and played both on his fraternity and his class teams last year. We expect that he will do as well in the air for Uncle Sam, for he has been sta¬ tioned at Kelly Field until he was recently ordered across with the 80th Squad¬ ron, as he did on the Basketball court here. GEORGE F. WILKIE, JR. Coast Artillery One of “Worcester’s Own,” George came to Tech with the firm intention to do or die. Patient and cheerful to a degree, he overcame obstacles which would have floored a less gifted individual. George was happiest when he could tuck a violin under his chin and forget earthly cares. Now that he has shifted his allegiance to the Army of Democracy, we find ourselves wishing him, in spirit at least, the best of well wishes in his new field of endeavor. FREDERICK E. WOOD 2 AE National Army—Detailed to Washington Wood probably talked as little as any fellow in the class, but as is often the case with such a fellow, when he did say something it was worth listening to. But while he spoke little he acted much. He was captain of the rope-pull team our second year when we pulled the Freshmen through. He also played basketball on both the class team and his fraternity team. In Y. M. C. A. circles, too, he was prominent. Unfortunately for us, he was one of the first of our class to be called into service, but we will not complain, for he will make good surely. page 112 Jfour cars at tKectj We were a green-looking bunch of innocent youths that climbed Boynton Hill for the first time in the fall of 1914. Fresh from our country prep schools, we at once assumed the idea that we were the main pillars for the support of old Tech. Registration took place in the Chemistry Lecture Room, and after getting a little advice from President Hollis, we had a chance to hear some of the up¬ per-classmen talk about such things as the Tech News, the Y. M. C. A., foot¬ ball, and other things. Having thus obtained our initial bearings, we haughtily strode from the lecture room, with our heads high in the air. But alas! Trouble began at the very top of the stairs. The Sophs were all lined up, and we had to run down the gauntlet. To our minds we were being greatly mistreated, not only physically, but also financially to the ex¬ tent of seventy-five cents. Indeed, our pride had been hurt, and we were out for revenge. The rope-pull was coming. We practiced hard and faithfully, and so did the Sophs. The day came, and we changed our mind. The entire Class was unani¬ mous in the opinion that our revenge should be gained from next year’s Fresh¬ man Class. Our heroes gallantly jumped into the “drink,” and thereby gave the Sophs the impression that they were superior. The days passed, and 1918 gradually grew older in ideas and became rec¬ onciled to the fact that “children should be seen and not heard.” We went to work, and, as one result, five of our sons played on the varsity football team, three in backfield positions. With the coming of Spring, 1918 went after Track, and again came thru with five of the big point winners for the season. We also furnished the first string pitcher on the varsity baseball team, and two Page 113 1918 AS FRESHMEN other of our men were consistent players. Were we not “there” in Athletics our Freshman year? 1918 also did her share in the support of other Tech activities outside of athletics, that first year. A most successful Freshman Banquet was held at the State Mutual, where several of our number distinguished themselves as after- dinner speakers, also in other lines. Our representation was large at the an¬ nual Tech Banquet, and in a large measure, the success of the Tech Show was due to the excellent work of our men. As Sophomores, 1918 resolved to set a good example for the “Freshies,” and after quickly showing them their position on registration day, and getting our seventy-five cents back, preparations were made to drag them thru the pond. When the pistol was actually fired, it was but a matter of form and a few minutes to get revenge. We continued our stride by gathering in both the football and track vic¬ tories at the expense of the Freshmen, and seven of our men were “W” winners in football, and five more in track. Our prestige as an athletic class had been easily gained. On the evening of May 19, 1916, we inaugurated the Sophomore Hop, an event which was continued the following year; but it was dropped this year on account of the war. Our second year at Tech was closed with all look¬ ing forward to the “Half-Way-Thru.” On the evening of October 25th, about eighty percent of our entire class turned out for the most successful “Half-Way-Thru” banquet that has ever been held. The affair took place at the Southboro Arms, and that place and date will linger long in the memories of those attending. Rumor has it that there will not be another “Half-Way-Thru” at Southboro for some time to come, due, of course, to the fact that we were so well behaved on that occasion. When the time came around for the annual Tech Show, there was nothing to it but 1918. We had the authors, half the managerial staff, the leading man and the majority of the actors. And the show was proclaimed by all as the best ever. As an aftermath to the show came our “Junior Prom,” at the Page 115 1918 AS SENIORS Bancroft ball room, on the evening of March 31. It is unnecessary to com¬ ment on the grand success of the one great social function of the year, and it served as a grand finale to the annual festivities. When Charlie O’Connor’s call for track candidates came out in the Spring, 1918 sent a trio on to the field that did half the work of making the 1917 track season the most successful ever. When it came time for the seniors of 1917 to graduate, 1918 performed the usual part of the program of marshalling the series of final events to a successful finish. Naturally the climax of our school life should come in the Senior year, and a grand climax it certainly has been. With the dominant word all over the country this year, “Service,” 1918 has surely a record to be proud of. Not waiting for th e duties of the school year to be over, several men enlisted nearly a year ago, but the greatest number left either during the summer or have signed up for service during the year. Our quota to the draft army was large and included some of our best men, while other leaders enlisted voluntarily, ft is to all our men in service that this copy of the Aftermath is dedicated. Our activities during this, our last year? Again we were the leaders of the school in quality, even though we had to bow to the other classes numeri¬ cally. In football we contributed two men and we had one representative on Tech’s first basketball team. The Y. M. C. A. was almost entirely in the hands of our class, and many of the influential members of the News staff were 1918 men. Graduation this year will be a time of quiet farewells and hasty depart¬ ures. Being sped up by seven weeks has enabled us to go either into Military or civil life for our Government two months ahead of the usual time, and try to improve those places in which we are placed. First in all things while at school, and first in Service, it is too much to assume first in success in later life? Page 117 1918 AS SENIORS IN FRESHMEN PLACES C ur ClasiS JIatjp ®orta l.otocU climitit 3n iWemonam SHAN-PAO MA Died June 28, 1915 THOMAS TIMOTHY COLLINS Died March 3, 1916 Officers 1st Half. ®f)e Class of 1919 Officers 2nd Half. R. E. Haycock,! B. R. Amsden, President A. G. Carlson, A. W. Bassett, Vice-President A. G. Carlson,! H. P. J. Johnson, Secretary S. P. Griffin, r ice-President Russell, Treasurer H. P. J. Johnson, Secretary M. W. Garland, Treasurer As the changes in the list of officers for the first half show, the registration of the Junior class has fallen off since the first of the year. With only sixty- two men left at midyears from the seventy-seven who entered in September, the ranks of this class show the ravages of war, for practically every man who left has entered the service in one branch or another, and those who remain are only waiting to finish their training to serve the more effectively, if that be possible. In other ways, the class has given evidence of the changed regime. True, the traditional Half-way-thru banquet was held as usual, hut the Junior Prom was so changed that it became only a formal dance at the gym. A serious spirit and an earnest purpose have indeed entered the soul of a class which might otherwise have been the diametric opposite of serious in less stirring times. 1919 has tried to conceal a heavy heart behind a smiling face, and a casual observer might have thought that everything was as usual, but no one who has seen the class scattered about in Room 19, Boynton, can help an exclamation at the sight of so many vacant places, once so honorably filled. All other lines of class interest fade before these considerations, but there have, nevertheless, been some of the accustomed activities of former years, and in these, 1919 has taken its part. Football, basketball, tennis, dramatics (rep¬ resented this year by the Carnival but not by the Tech Show), musical activ¬ ities (with the Glee Club conspicuous by its absence), journalism (with every page of the Tech News and the Journal containing names of those in service), and so on through the whole list, so familiar in years past, the Juniors have left the impress of their personality none the less vividly that their numbers are so greatly depleted. So, through the months of the first year of the war for this country, the class of 1919 has borne itself as it would wish to see other Junior classes bear themselves, smiling in the face of losses, ready when the call for service comes, and steadfast in the preparation which shall make it increasingly ef¬ fective when further opportunities are presented for the service of our country. 11 W li ! I! i |i|! i i!| iP I ' ll I : l i ! I I I h K W )t Class! of 1920 Officers 1st Half. Almon K. Lincoln, President Irving R. Smith, Vice-President Fred C. Stevens, Secretary Charles M. Lyman, Treasurer Officers 2nd Half. Almon K. Lincoln, President Fred C. Stevens, Vice-President Howard E. Drake, Secretary Malcolm B. Arthur, Treasurer Our class has lost sixty-two men since we started school a year ago September, which is nineteen more than our immediate predecessors did during their first year here. The war has stepped in and played its part in our undoing, as might be called our downfall in lower-class athletics. For we must admit that we have been quite badly beaten in all our sporting encounters with the Freshmen except soccer and rifle-shooting. To go through the list of our defeats, we must start with the fall baseball series, in which the Freshmen won two straight victories and the championship. Following that the track field was our next field of chagrin. Some of our best point-winners were absent—in the war—and we found ourselves in possession of but a small share of the final score. In the rope pull—wellj the best thing for us to do is to blushingly confess a serious reverse in that, when we again felt the icy chill of the Institute Pond waters. Let us speak rather of the soccer games. We defeated the Juniors first and then turned on the Freshmen and ran up the enormous score (for a soccer game) of 7 to 0. This was our biggest drop in the cup of consolation for previous setbacks. Later, we lost the football championship in a game played late in November, when practically dark, and freezing cold. Considering the conditions, we do not fee l so badly over this defeat, although we had expected to win. To carry out the apparent scheme of alternating victories, which seemed to be in order, we won the rifle title and then lost the basketball championship, after trimming both classes above us, the first-year men winning the series. That was the last contest in which we competed with our rivals, so we have nothing more to say about our athletic abilities and debilities. Last year our only big social event limited strictly to our own class and the faculty was our banquet. This year, however, we thought it best to forego this festivity to be in keeping with the present wartime spirit of economy. Even more of our men are working for the Tech News than last year, which shows some improvement in our intellectual development, even if we cannot prove by authoritative percents that we have improved in the opinions of the faculty. Now that we have set forth our doings in their entirety, we will leave it to others to form an opinion of our class. We realize that we have not made any wonderful record—indeed, rather the contrary—but, as we have said, we have lost many of our good men, which renders some excuse. We feel that, although we certainly have no particular cause to boast about our¬ selves, we have no cause to be ashamed of ourselves, either—far from it. But we will leave it to others to judge us by the facts which we have set down above. _ Page 125 pililiiilillii’ j!k!i!il!i!!i!ii HHl n II =1 iii •Hi iipii!;! IIIII5 imhi m nil lihfM nin I rai ■■■■ Mi MffAlpI II pii m |gip|| p j ilir ■a tiiUliiit laii nielli VffRiil i|iji|i|j|i!iji w -Mi; ii!f!ii!!i tWje Class! of 1921 Officers, 1st Half. Carrol Stoughton, President Conrad P. Frey, Vice-President William N. Dudley, Treasurer Paul Sessions, Secretary Officers 2nd Half. Carrol Stougfiton, ] ., Edmond F. Ormsbee, George P. Condit, Vice-President William N. Dudley, Treasurer Paul Sessions, Secretary We are a small class in numbers—quite unusually so—but we feel that we can truthfully say, all boasting aside, that we go far to make up for it in other ways. As for our number, although smaller than the recent entering classes by a considerable amount, we form a larger percentage of the student body than the others. Our athletic record has been a Class A one. Indeed, the Sophomores have been able to beat us in but two branches of sport—soccer and rifle shooting. Of course, we might plead that soccer is an entirely new game for the average man who comes to the Institute and that therefore the second-year men had a year’s experience to explain their victory, but the score was far too large to claim that as an excuse. We admit that we are outclassed in soccer and by so admitting make claim to real sportsmanship. The baseball series started us on the road to athletic supremacy. Two straight victories gave us the title without playing a third game. The track meet in October was an easy victory for us and gave us our second major-sport title. The rope-pull was, of course, our coup d’etat. No foregoing class has subjected another class to a second ducking in Institute Pond, so we are naturally rather proud of our achievement. The value of an experience which we lacked adds to our causes for being proud of our success in this event. When the football game arrived, general opinion was inclined to favor the Sophomores, but we managed to pull out a 9-0 victory. Several unusual conditions whicb attended this game made it a rather unfair one to judge either team by, so we do not lay too great a stress upon our success here. Our basketball title, however, is one which we can freely boast of, as we bad to beat all three upper classes to win it. This we did, and with rather good scores at that. The contests between us and our next highest rivals, the Sophomores, in all branches of sport have now been run off with the large balance of success obviously ours. It can easily be imagined that the flaming red caps with which the 1920 men decorated us in September disappeared extraordinarily early from the public view. We feel that, judging by the comparatively average reduction in our num¬ bers at mid-years, we have at least kept up to the scholastic standard which other classes have set us. After an inspection of the claims we have set forth in these three different lines—numerical, athletic, and intellectual—we still feel that we can truthfully say that we make up for our numerical deficiencies in other ways. Page 127 1918 Happenings! Jfrefiifjmen lianquet State Mutual Restaurant March 10, 1915 TOASTMASTER, Roland H. Taylor Athletics The Fair Sex What it Means to be an Engineer Organizations Experiences Class of 1918 Irving L. Marsh Howard C. Sargent Prof. James C. Davis Raymond B. Heath Dr. Frederick Bonnet, Jr. Frederick E. Wood Committee Irving L. Marsh, Chairman Norman C. Firth C. Newell Huggins Carl L. Whittemore Frederick E. Wood Sophomore J|op President’s Home. ' May 19, 1916 Patrons and Patronesses Dr. and Mrs. I. N. Hollis Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Jennings Committee J. H. Reavey, Chairman W. W. Hall, Jr. I. Mossberg 0. Neirendorf C. C. Moore Page 128 R. Newcomb 1918 Jlappemngg Half = WLap = ®l)ru Southboro Arms TOASTMASTER, Why Men Leave Tech The Fight Song Athletics Inside Dope Mere Bull The Class of 1918 Alma Mater October 25, 1916 Howard C. Sargent Albert T. Sibley Roland H. Taylor Maurice W. Richardson John H. Reavey Norman P. Knowlton Committee “Russ” Hirst, Chairman “Stretch” Taylor “Morry” Richardson “Governor” Foss “Ochie” Nierendorf Junior l romenabe Bancroft Ball Room March 31, 1917 Patrons and Patronesses Professor and Mrs. Ira N. Hollis Professor and Mrs. Frederick Bonnet, Jr. Professor and Mrs. George H. Haynes Professor and Mrs. Harold B. Smith Committee Howard C. Sargent, Chairman Frank H. Brackett Page S. Haselton Howland Buttler Hoxie W. Lillibridge Frederick W. Hubbard Francis N. Luce Page 129 It is needless to say that Tech has felt the hand of war in athletics, no less than her sister colleges in all parts of the country. The lessons of leader¬ ship and self-reliance learned on the athletic field form an excellent basis upon which to build officers for the greatest of all games, and star athletes are invariably among the first college men to enlist. Added to these losses was the closing of the gymnasium to help out the fuel shortage, which necessitated the eurtailment of our winter plans, but the coming of warm weather will place sports back on a normal basis again. At least, we have carried out our schedules without the subterfuge of informal sports to avoid embarrass¬ ment, and have no cause to be ashamed of the results. The plans have been to create greater interest in inter-class work, and this has been successful between the lower classes. Intercollegiate basketball was introduced this year, and was very well supported. The officers in charge of athletics have been ehanged several times due to the enlistment at various times of Prof. Butterfield and Carpenter, Coach Brough, and the two student officers. Hall and Haycock. Prof. A. J. Knight has, however, assumed more and more duties as each left, and is at present in almost complete charge. In spite of the great difficulties arising this year, we can feel that Tech has given the best that she had to further her athletic glory. Athletic Association Pres., J. D. Storrs V.-Pres., G. E. McCaffrey Sec., H. F. Mossberg Treas., A. G. Carlson Cheer Leader, H. E. Drake Athletic Council Prof. A. J. Knight, ’07 Chairman Mr. R. Sanford Riley, ’96 Mr. Alfred E. Rankin, ’04 Prof. Francis W. Roys, ’09 Mr. R. S. Heffner Mr. W. W. Hall, ex-’18 Page 131 jFootball Manager Humphrey opened the football season with numerous difficulties facing him. Captain-elect Kalagher was lost to the team, and it was not until “Jack” McAuliffe, a former Dartmouth captain took charge in mid-season, that the team really began to take shape. But, backed by a better spirit than has been seen on the Hill for some time. Captain “Jack” Storrs again showed Rensselaer that she is not to win on our field, and finished the season in a grand climax by the 18-0 victory over “Bob” Tomblen’s Ammunition Train team. The almost perfect co-ordination of the line and backfield in this game argues well for McAuliffe’s coaching and for Captain-elect McCaffrey’s success next year. In the inter¬ class games, the Freshmen won the football but lost the soccer series to the Sophomores. R. B. Heath has been elected Manager for next year. Schedule. Oct. 6. Norwich University 6-21 Oct. 13. Rhode Island State 6-30 Oct. 20. Rensselaer 6-00 Oct. 27. Springfield Y. M. C. A. 0-28 Nov. 3. Stevens 0-32 Nov. 10. Amherst College 6-34 Nov. 17. New Hampshire State 0-57 Nov. 24. Ammunition Train 18-00 Pagketball A new sport always requires time to become acclimated, yet our first varsity basketball team needs no excuses. Breaking in on tbe game when our opponents had teams far above their usual standard, our path was no bed of roses. After winning the interclass title, the Class of 1921 contributed in a generous manner to the varsity, and a fast, if light, combination was formed. The season was interrupted, however, by the forced closing of the gymnasium, but in spite of several cancelled games. Coach Ralph Ward was able to make a creditable showing against the unusual teams that our opponents happened to have this year. One bright spot was the playing of the Freshmen, especially Captain Kushner, and, as no regular member leaves school this ye ar, we may rightfully ex¬ pect great things from basketball next year, and hope that the present system of combining social dances and basketball will continue. To Ralph F. Tenney goes the honor of being Tech’s first varsity basketball manager, and to Joseph Kushner the honor of leading a varsity team during his Freshman year, and he has been re¬ elected for next year. The manager-elect is M. C. Cowden. Schedule. Jan. 12. M. A. C. 24-34 Feb. 2. Stevens 17-42 Feb. 9. Ammunition Train 29-28 Feb. 16. M. A. C. 20-31 Mar. f O. Pratt Institute 18-36 Mar. 9. Stevens 20-45 Mar. 16. Rhode Island State 29-25 Uago ];55 ' f mu It is only natural to assume that the Rifle Team has felt the touch of war the hardest of any of our sports. Yet, in this time of need, it should receive the greatest attention from us. Under the new regulations, all shooting is done prone, and the scores have been cor¬ respondingly high, the season’s high mark being Hubbard’s 199. In spite of the fact that two captains-elecl have gone into early service, Capt. Crane has succeeded in keeping up the standard of this sport and the final score should show Tech well up in its class. Prof. C. D. Knight has been the official judge of the matches this year. Rifle Club Pres., R. C. Lewis Sec., H. P. Crane Treas., E. L. Thayer Rifle Capt. H E. W. Bemis R. M. Eldred A. M. Holton F. W. Hubbard Team P. Crane F. N. Luce R. W. Perry H. J. E. Reid E. L. Thayer Alternates. J. H. Carter J. 0. Dudley M. Crane P. J. Harriman Pago i;{7 asiebaU Although we will graduate too early to enjoy the baseball season, Manager Waddell has mapped out a schedule with the usual teams seen in action against Tech, on the dia¬ mond. It is necessarily somewhat shortened on account of our early closing plans, but promises to be up to our past standard. Owing to the enlistment of “Doc” Brough, “Red” Carroll was secured to coach the team, and appears to have some good material to work with. In the fall baseball series, the Freshmen won over the Sophomores and some very promising material was uncovered, which will have ample chance to show itself as soon as warm weather arrives. Although there are but three veterans around which to build, other teams have even less, and Captain Carlson should have a strong, and well balanced aggregation with which to open the season on April 19. Upon the resignation of Manager Waddell, H. E. Drake was appointed for the re¬ mainder of the season. Schedule. Apr. 19. Stevens at Worcester. May 4. Apr. 20. Amherst at Amherst. Apr. 27. Norwich at Worcester May 11. May 18. Rhode Island State at Worcester. Rensselaer at Troy. Trinity at Worcester. Page 138 ®racfe Track has had a rather difficult year. As the one sport in which we have been uniformly successful, it has been a disappointment that conditions have been such as to necessitate practically a complete withdrawal from inter¬ collegiate competition. But the track events of the year have been made especially for the men in service, and not even in relay have the colleges had their normal representation. If there is any outside competition this year, it will be at the Conn. Valley meet May 11. The closing of the gym also cancelled all the winter activity of the track men, hut the interclass relays will be held the first week in April. In winning the fall meet with the Sophomores, 77-40, the Freshmen showed that they possess some promising material, to take the place of the men lost by graduation and enlistment. An interclass meet will be held for those men still in school on April 27. R. H. Taylor was Capt.-elect and R. C. Sessions manager for the year. Cennis! With the most auspicious start that the tennis team had last year, we expected that its success would he repeated this spring, hut the enlistment of Manager-elect Livermore and the early graduation of Captain-elect Vinal, has necessitated a new team. The singles tournament of last fall resulted in another championship for L. W. Vinal, but it uncovered some promising men from the lower classes who should make things interesting for any opponents w’ e may have later. Hoping that Capt. inal will he able to aid the team for a part of the season at least. Manager B. W. Anisden has arranged the follow¬ ing schedule: May 11. Worcester Tennis Club May 25. M. I. T. at Worcester. May 15. Open. May 28. Worcester Tennis Club. May 18. Tufts at Medford. May 30. Amherst at Worcester. May 22. Tufts at Worcester. ®2learerS of tfte “ WA ” FOOTBALL BASEBALL J. D. STORKS, Capt. W. P. KALAGHER, Capt. G. E. McCaffrey, Capt.-elect. H. F. LAWTON A. G. CARLSON H. R. KIMBALL W. G. FIELDER H. F. MOSSBERG G. L. WHITE F. L KITTREDGE I. E. MANNING E. F. ORMSBEE B. A. ROBIE J. H. HUMPHREY, Mgr. A. G. CARLSON, Capt. A. G. GREEN F. N. LUCE F. E. SHEEHAN G. E. McCaffrey L R. SMITH C. L. WADDELL, Mgr. TRACK 1. G. SCHMIDT, Capt. A. G. GREEN N. P. KNOWLTON L. H. POWERS M. W. GARLAND RIFLE BASKETBALL H. P. CRANE, Capt. R. C. LEWIS, Capt.-elect. W, T. LIVERMORE, Capt.-elect. TENNIS L. W. VINAL, Capt. W. T. LIVERMORE J. KUSHNER, Capt. J. H. REAVEY G. E. McCaffrey A. K. LINCOLN H. F. MOSSBERG J. S. RILEY S. W. STEEL, JR. C. STOUGHTON R. F. TENNEY, Mgr. Page 140 ifcaternities PHI GAMMA DELTA PI IOTA CHAPTER Established November 20, 1891 GRADUATE STUDENT Dean Benjamin Webster ACTIVE MEMBERS 1918 William W. Hall, Jr Albert T. Sibley Donald K. Pattillo Charles L. Waddell 1919 John W. Coughlin Harold H. Lockey Thomas B. Rutherford Robert C. Sessions Fred L. Sprague 1920 Thomas B. Card Whitney Hastings George A. Midwood, Jr. Irving R. Smith Herbert H. Upton John W. Williams 1921 Conrad P. Frey Edward B. Maynard Earl B. Pickering Aarne M. Piispanen Paul S. Sessions Leslie C. Whitney Pago 143 r c 4 V i i y SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON MASSACHUSETTS DELTA CHAPTER Established April 10, 1894 FACULTY MEMBERS Prof. Charles M. Allen Prof. Percy R. Carpenter GRADUATE STUDENTS William J. O Niell Norman L. Towle 1918 Le Roy W. Bond Ernest K. B1 OSS Arthur G. Green Benjamin Luther Iver G. Schmidt John D. Storrs 1919 Everett C. Bryant Roger B. Chaffee James A. McDonald Oliver R. Wulf ACTIVE MEMBERS 1920 Chester W. Aldrich Clarence B. Allen Raymond D. Bishop Herbert E. Brooks Howard M. Estes William R. Fraser Carlton T. Gilbert Philip A. Henault Almon K. Lincoln Raymon F. Meader Russell H. Pearson Baal is Sanford Francis E. Smith Frederic C. Stevens 1921 Kenneth B. Church Phillips C. Cook J. Arlington Turner S. Everett White , I y s I Page 145 ALPHA TAU OMEGA MASSACHUSETTS GAMMA SIGMA CHAPTER Established November 27, 1906 1918 Leroy S. Converse Ray A. Foss Page S. Haselton Norman P. Knowlton 1919 Alden G. Carlson Donald B. Clarke Raymond B. Heath Raphael W. Heffernan Judah H. Humphrey Helmer P. J. Johnson Edwin H. Root ACTIVE MEMBERS 1920 Paul J. Harriman Richard A. Heald Roger N. Heald Charles M. Lyman Stanley N. McCaslin Henry B. Moelter Harold F. Mossberg George R. Roden, Jr. Raymond C. Rundlett Albert M. Shaw 1921 John P. Cady Joseph Dane, Jr. Forest M. Douglass, Jr. Robert G. Ferguson Roger T. Jackson Roger R. Jenness Irving E. Manning Edward F. McKie Edmund F. Ormshee Edmund B. Saunders Harold F. Tousey Page 147 , ll K 1 s ■ .. iP — ' 04 ' THETA CHI EPSILON CHAPTER Established March 20, 1909 FACULTY MEMBER Prof. C. A. Read 1918 Howard S. Foster Frederick W. Hubbard Richard C. Lewis Maurice W. Richardson John H. Reavey Francis E. Sheehan 1919 Richard Brown Sidney P. Griffin Milton W. Garland Raymond C. Leland Harry C. Merritt GRADUATE MEMBER Dana F. Higgins ACTIVE MEMBERS George R. Rich Ralph A. Williams 1920 Paul M. Abbott Willis F. Atkinson Frederick D. Benz Kenneth W. Grossman Ralph L. Draper Eric S. Ericsson Harold P. Hale Russel B. Henchman Richard F. Johnson Arthur W. Langevin Norman P. Marks Edgar Parker Louis F. Ralm 1921 Walker Armington, 3rd. Francis J. Bird John H. Carter Philip K. Davis Alden C. Eldridge Robert W. Perry Harland R. Priestly Roger H. Walker Earl R. Wolcott Page 149 LAMBDA CHI ALPHA PI ZETA CHAPTER Established June 5, 1913 FACULTY MEMBER HERBERT NeLSON EaTON GRADUATE STUDZNT HaROLD ClaRK HiCKOCK 1918 Gardiner M. Fitzmaurice Joseph P. Garmon Heyward F. Lawton Hoxsie W. Lillibridge Elmer T. Mitchell Leroy W. Vinal 1919 Burton R. Amsden Rudolph H. Freeland ACTIVE MEMBERS Roger M. Grimwade Robert E. Haycock George E. McCaffery 1920 George H. Anderson Malcolm B. Arthur Albert G. Blodgett Leslie C. Byer Allen D. Hammond John Q. Holmes James R. Kimball George W. Rorahack Leland Stone Lester C. Wightman 1921 Frederic W. Guerin Francis 1. Kittredge William S. L awton Page 151 I PHI SIGMA KAPPA EPSILON DEUTERON CHAPTER Established June, 1915 Dr. a. Wilmer Duff 1918 Harold S. Davis Charles S. Howard Harrison I. Turner 1919 Carl H. Berg Donald N. Bronson Dana D. Goodwin Charles W. Parsons Kenneth C. Russell Ernest Thompson, Jr. Austin H. Welch FACULTY MEMBERS Prof. Francis W. Roys ACTIVE MEMBERS 1920 Frederick W. Bauder Frank K. Brown Kenneth R. Perry Lawrence S. Potter George L. White George A. Winckler 1921 Wendell W. Campbell George P. Condit William N. Dudley Harland G. Foster Prof. John A. Spaulding Carroll A. Huntington John S. Nason Russell D. Noyes Richard P. Penfield Robert M. Peterson Fred Pickwick, Jr. Richard M. Seagrave Samuel W. Steele, Jr. Carroll Stoughton t’age 15:i DELTA TAU Established February 17, 1906 Local Fraternity Ralph D. 1918 Leon H. Powers Winfred D. Wilkinson Francis N. Luce Roger M. Lovell 1919 Howard P. Crane Merle C. Cowden FACULTY MEMBERS Whitmore ’09 Arthur GRADUATE STUDENT Walton B. Scott ’16 ACTIVE MEMBERS Harry L. Mirick Arthur C. Sears Arthur W. Bassett 1920 Percy G. Sharpe Albert M. Holton Harold G. Hunt Ralph L. Strong J. Knight ’07 George R. Titcomb William L. Martin Richard H. Martin Harold S. Woodward 1921 Bernard C. Shaw Lyman C. Lovell Page 155 1918 % WORCESTER COSMOPOLITAN CLUB Established May 20, 1909 Officers Pres., Henry J. E. Reid V.-Pres., Michael Hanin Rec. Sect., Howard A. McConville Cor. Sect., Louis Zions Treas., James Apostolou HONORARY MEMBERS Dr. Ira Nelson Hollis Dr. Alexander S. Lewis FACULTY MEMBERS Dr. Frederic Bonnet, Jr. Dr. Arthur W. Ewell Prof. Zelotes W. Coombs Dr. Walter L. Jennings Dr. a. Wilmer Duff 1918 James Apostolou Myrick Crane Edmond E. Moore, Jr. 1919 Arthur K. Ferry Michael Hanin Howard A. McConville Henry J. E. Reid Arthur Schooner ACTIVE MEMBERS 1920 Wen S. Lu Ricardo G. Pereira Feng C. Tsu 1921 Saul Rabinowitz Page 157 TAU BETA PI MASSACHUSETTS ALPHA CHAPTER Established May 14, 1910 1887 Joseph 0. Phelon 1893 Arthur D. Butterfield 1894 Charles M. Allen 1903 Carl D. Knight 1904 Francis J. Adams 1909 Ralph D. Whitmore 1912 Dean J. Locke 1915 Charles B. Hurd 1916 Walter Bremner Scott 1917 Dana F. Higgins William J. O’Neill Henry W. Sheldrick Francis P. Swallow Norman L. Towle HONORARY MEMBER Pres. Ira N. Hollis ACTIVE MEMBERS 1918 Ernest K. Bloss Harold S. Davis Harold W. Dows Percival P. Drury Frederick W. Hubbard Norman P. Knowlton Edward L. Kranz John F. Kyes, Jr. Lewis F. Leventhal Benjamin Luther Gleason H. MacCulloug Ralph M. Marshall Hobart H. Newell Donald K. Pattillo Ralph F. Tenney Harrison 1. Turner Arnold H. Woods 1919 Edwin W. Bemis Thomas H. Ewing Burton W. Marsh Robert C. Sessions Watson H. Whitney Ralph A. Williams Oliver R. Wulf THE SKULL Senior Honorary Society Established 1911 ACTIVE CHAPTER 1918 Frank H. Brackett Leroy S. Converse Arthur G. Green William W. Hall, Jr. Page S. Haselton Russell W. Hirst William P. Kalagher Norman P. Knowlton John H. Reavey Maurice W. Richardson Howard C. Sargent Iver G. Schmidt John D. Storrs Roland H. Taylor 1919 Burton R, Amsden Alden G. Carlson Merle C. Cowden Milton W. Garland Raymond B. Heath Judah H. Humphrey George E. McCaffrey Robert C. Sessions Austin H. Welch Oliver R. Wulf Page 161 SOCIETY OF THE SIGMA XI Worcester Chapter Established May 7, 1908 FACULTY MEMBERS Francis J. Adams Walter L. Jennings Charles M. Allen Arthur J. Knight William W. Bird Carl D. Knight Frederic Bonnet, Jr. Morton Masius Arthur D. Butterfield Raymond K. Morley Daniel F. Calhane Joseph 0. Phelon Farrington Daniels Clarence A. Pierce Alexander W. Duff Carleton A. Read Arthur W. Ewell Albert S. Richey Howard P. Fairfield Francis W. Roys Arthur W. French Alton L. Smith George H. Haynes Harold B. Smith Ira N. Hollis Robert C. Sweetser Howard C. Ives INSTRUCTORS William W. Denton Samuel J. Plimpton Herbert N. Eaton Walter B. Scott Carlton D. Haigis Charles B. Hurd Ralph D. Whitmore GRADUATE STUDENT Norman L. Towle MEMBERS 1918 Ralph M. Marshall Ernest K. Bloss Hobart H. Newell Norman P. Knowlton Donald K. Pattillo Edward L. Kranz John H. Reavey John F. Kyes, Jr. Ralph F. Tenney Benjamin Luther Gleason H. MacCullough Harrison I. Turner ®f)e i etuman Club Pres., Ray W. Heffernan V.-Pres., William P. Kalagher Sec., Cornelius A. Callahan Treas., Frank J. Murphy The Newman Club is composed of students of the Catholic faith in attendance at the Institute, it having a membership of about thirty-five men. Monthly meetings are held in the reception room of the gymnasium. Pres. Hollis addressed the club at his home at the March meeting, but at most of the meetings the Chaplain, Rev. William J. Foran, of the Immacu¬ late Conception Church has been the speaker. The annual dance of the society was held in the gymnasium on the evening of November the twenty- fourth, and the hundred couples present passed a most enjoyable evening. The club held a breakfast at the State Mutual Restaurant on Sunday, March 24, after receiving the communion in a body at the Immaculate Conception Church, at which Mr. Joseph J. Reilly, the Chief Civil Service Examiner of Massachusetts, was the speaker. The club hopes for a still more successful vear in the future, with a more varied list of speakers. JIcbreto ocietp Pres., M. Hanin V.-Pres., E. Wolfe Sec.-Treas., A. Schooner This new society was organized this year to stimulate intellectual develop¬ ment along the lines of literature, culture and sociability among the Jewish students at the Institute. The society meets Sunday evenings at the homes of the Worcester members, is addressed by some member on a topic related to Jewish welfare, after which there is a discussion and a social hour. The membership is at present twelve, and these members extend a cordial welcome lo all Tech men to visit their meetings and partake of their hospitality. T ‘)go 163 tEfje Jfowfnal of tlje SlSorcesitcr olptecfjnic Sngtltute STAFF Editor-in-chief Benjamin Luther, T8 Assistant Editors Merle C. Cowden, T9 Leslie C. Byer, ’20 Managing Editor Prof. George H. Haynes Associate Editors Prof. C. M. Allen Prof. C. D. Knight Mr. H. K. Cummings Business Manager Harrison I. Turner, ’18 Assistant Business Managers Austin H. Welch, ’19 Albert G. Blodgett, ’20 The Journal of the Worcester Polytechnic Institute is published quarterly by the Journal Staff. Credit for the success of the publication is due largely to Prof. Haynes, who, as managing Editor, gives unstintingly of his time and interest. The body of the periodical is made up of articles on more or less technical subjects, these papers usually being written by some alumnus of the Institute. The prime function of the Journal, however, is to keep the Alumni in touch with Institute affairs. There is a section of Institute Notes, recounting the happenings of the past three months, and a section of Alumni Notes of special interest to the Alumni. A big service that the Journal is rendering just at present is that of com¬ piling a complete list of all Tech men in service. Each issue of the Journal will contain a supplement correcting the list to date so far as it is possible to do so. Page 164 ®f)c Carnibal One of the few social activities of the year was the Tech Carnival, which was a distinct success. Each of the acts received its share of applause, there being much doubt as to which fraternity gave the best act. Alpha T au Omega, however, was finally awarded the silver loving cup. Phi Sigma Kappa presented the first act, featuring “jazz” music, jokes and songs. “Fritz” Bander received a special ovation by picking out the tune on the piano strings, while playing the accompaniment with the other hand. Delta Tau gave a burlesque “Faculty Meeting” at which heavily disguised mock professors tempted fate. The head of the Mechanical Engineering Department drew applause by aptly telling how he had come to lose 198 pounds. The winning number “Back to where we started from” came next with a schoolroom scene. Mossberg and Moelter, as Scandinavian and Ethiopian respectively, presented amusing sideplay. Theta Chi gave “Vaudeville Bits” presenting an ultra “rah-rah” boy from Tech. Several songs and some chatter made up the offering. Whitney pro¬ duced amusing results with “The Little Old Ford.” Sigma Alpha Epsilon contributed a short sketch. Here the hero wins the confidence, then the love of the heroine by “Camouflaging It” in girls’ clothes. A neat climax left the audience laughing. Lambda Cbi Alpha’s “Kitchen Orchestra” played several popular selec¬ tions. The cook’s costumes were neat, and the noiseless kitchen band was with us in every detail. Some quartet singing and a “ticklish” solo enlivened the act. “School Days” by Pbi Gamma Delta brought the program to a close. The curtain rises on a country school with the school-master dozing in his chair. Good singing and clever repartee characterized the act. Between the acts the audience’s attention was diverted by streamers, and varicolored balloons, which came from the running track overhead. After the last act the floor was cleared for dancing which lasted until twelve. Much credit is due D. K. Patillo for the success of the entertainment, and quite a sum was equally divided between the Red Cross and the Red Triangle as a part of Tech’s contribution to the “boys over there.” Page 165 ®ect) Council The council of the Worcester Polytechnic Institute was organized in the early part of 1914 with the “Object of furthering the interests of the Institute in all possible ways.” It is composed of ten men chosen from the different classes and from the faculty. The council is a very conservative body, and properly so, for its powers are supreme. Meetings are beld once a month. At these every phase of Tech life is discussed. During the past four years the council has devoted itself to foster¬ ing and directing Tech spirit. Athletics, banquets and social functions have felt its influence. One of its first achievements was the abolishing of hazing and rushes and the substitution of the “Rope Pull.” Student honor in exam¬ inations and elsewhere has been among the Council’s most important matters. The adoption of the Tech pin; the formulation of a model constitution to aid the class organization; the institution of a blanket tax for the finances of the student organizations;—all these and many more are due to the Tech Council. With the coming of war clouds and later of war itself the Council assumed new responsibilities. Questionnaires were sent out to every student and all information of possible use to the War Department was carefully catalogued. This was done with the co-operation of the Intercollegiate Intel¬ ligence Bureau. That no particular use was made of this information was due to the adoption by tbe country of tbe more efficient draft system. Various lines of service open to Tecb men were carefully investigated and reported to tbe student body. Tbe Council urged, however, that each man consider care¬ fully before leaving Tecb to go into other war service, because continuation of tbe course would enable bim to render greater service when needed later. In the Liberty Loan campaign the Council instituted a collection which resulted in more than $200.00 in Liberty Bonds which were presented to the Red Cross. The Tech Council, then, has been active in promoting tbe interests of our Institute, and is constantly on tbe alert to help make Tech life better. Page lli6 I irclcsis Association OFFICERS Chief Operator, E. W. Bemis, ’19 President, A. E. Yale, ’18 V.-Pres., P. J. Harriman, ’20 Rec. Sec., G. F. Woodward, ’20 Cor. Sec., C. C. Alvord, ’18 Treasurer, R. M. Peterson, ’20 While at first sight this branch of Tech activities would seem to be a dead letter this year, the Association has, as a matter of fact, been a great success in spite of the Navy Department’s ruling that no amateur sets would be allowed to operate. The fact that many Tech men are going into the Signal Corps led to a sudden and unusual interest in this branch. As a result the Association voted to form a Wireless Class. This class took up the matter from a practical point of view, beginning with the fundamentals and working up to the operation of a commercial station. Permission was finally granted by the Government to use the appar¬ atus for practice and experiment. The apparatus of the station is of modern design and is kept constantly up to date. It consists of a 2-k.w. 500-cycle synchronous sending outfit, capable of being operated over several hundred miles, and a receiving outfit, capable of receiving either damped or undamped waves. The members of tbe Association now in Service are: W. B. Burgess, ’16; F. B. Greeley, ’19; H. F. Walton, ’20. Page 167 iWuSic OFFICERS OF THE MUSICAL ASSOCIATION Pres., L. F, Leventhal V.-Pres., G. W. Caldwell Sec., B. R. Amsden Treas., T. B. Rutherford Gen. Mgr., A. E. Anderson The musical organizations early decided that, in keeping with the spirit of the times, all musical affairs should be cut to a minimum. Thus, both the Glee Club and the Mandolin Club were dormant for the year. Confining all their attention to the Orchestra, this organization had a most successful season. The club ran three dances during the year, to cover the deficiencies left from last year, and these were among the pleasantest functions of the year. Music was furnished at each of these affairs by the Orchestra, which also played at the Carnival, the Worcester War Chest Fund Concert at Mechanics Hall, and several smaller concerts. Although all activities were very much curtailed this season, the greater part of the social events of the year were given by this society, and the returns were such as placed the club on more nearly a sound financial basis than it has been for some years. Next year’s plans will probably be more extensive, but can hardly be more successful. DANCES Benefit Dance, Oct. 19. Orchestra Dance, Nov. 17. Spring Dance, Mar. 15. ®f)c Cibtl engineering ocietp Pres., J. H. Reavey V.-Pres., S. P. Griffin Sec., L. S. Potter Treas., C. H. Berg The Civil Engineering Society had its usual successful meetings amid the smoke clouded rooms of Boynton Hall. The greater part of the year was given over to the joint meetings, due to the difficulties of each separate society to obtain speakers. Much of the year was taken up by the meet¬ ings, arranged by Prof. French, on various cement questions, which were essentially under the auspices of this society. As usual, we enjoyed talks on summer work, by the seniors, and wound up the year with the adoption of a new Constitution, a talk by Mr. G. I. Rockwood, ’88, and refreshments of a lavish nature. To leave the incoming class with an empty treasury, the society voted to purchase an Aneroid Barometer for the use of the depart¬ ment. ®l)c electrical engineering Society STUDENT BRANCH, A. I. E. E. Pres., B. Luther V.-Pres., A. G. Carlson Sec.-Treas., N. L. Towle Directors Prof. H. B. Smith D. F. Higgins H. H. Newell T. B. Rutherford The difficulties of running a society during a war year have been very apparent to the men in charge of the Electrical Engineering Society. After hearing of the summer experiences of the Seniors, the society found such difficulty in securing good speakers, that it seemed best to invite the other societies to hear the men they could obtain, so the remainder of the year was spent in joint meetings. The annual Ladies’ Night was held Nov. 16, and proved easily to he the most successful meeting of the year. Mr. C. A. Atherton, HO, told of his experiences in Germany. At the December meeting Mr. H. M. Eaton, ’96, gave a popular talk on “The Other Half of Engineering.” All the other meetings were held in conjunction with the other societies. I’age 1(51) iilecljantcal engineering ocietp STUDENT BRANCH, A. S. M. E. Pres., R. C. Lewis V.-Pres., J. F. Kyes, Jr. Sec., H. C. Merritt Treas., G. H. MacCullough Faculty Rep., Prof. H. P. Fairfield For the first part of the year, this society was very fortunate in securing speakers, listening to Mr. Carhart speak on “Opportunities for the Young Engineer,” Mr. Fish on “Employee Relation Work,” and Mr. Housum on “The Installation of Large Gas Engines.” On March 8, Mr. Cole spoke at the ioint meeting given by the Mechanical Society on “Pitometer Measurements of Waste Water.” The other monthly meetings have been joint ones. On April 5th, Mr. Lucas of “Machinery” promises a treat in the motion picture exhibition of the manufacture of high explosive shells. Due to the enlist¬ ment of Pres. Lewis and Sec. Merritt, most of the work of the society has fallen on Prof. Fairfield. Cfie Sceptical Chpntisitsi Present: First Semester: 0. R. WuLF, Pres. E. H. Winslow, V.-Pres. Prof. F. Bonnet, Sec.-Treas. Dr. F. Daniels, Council M. C. COWDEN E. E. Wolfe L. S. Converse N. P. Knowlton Prof. F. Bonnet M. Crane D. K. Pattillo M. C. CoWDEN This, the youngest and the most ambitious society of all, holds its meet¬ ings fortnightly in the “Rat Hole,” and spends much of its time in discussions far beyond the conception of any but a chemical mind. To become eligible for a shingle, a member must attend two-thirds of the meetings, and present a paper before the society. To promote the spirit of good-fellowship among its members, light refreshments are enjoyed during the evening. One open meeting, that on “Colloidal Gold” by Mr. Lee was held during the year, and the annual ladies’ night will probably be held in May. Much of the success of the club is due to the untiring work of Dr. Bonnet. Page 170 mt jw. c. Tech was gladdened this year when Harland F. Stuart, ’12, came back as general secretary of the student Y. M. C. A. He is a very energetic worker, and has made his influence felt all over the Hill. Stuart has prospered in his old, yet new environment, and now boasts of a “family” and a “car.” When Russell W. Hirst went into the Aviation service, we lost a splendid President, but soon discovered another, and proceeded to elect Charles C. Alvord. In spite of the most unusual difficulties imposed by this most unusual year, the Association’s program has prospered. The student body responded to the Students’ Friendship War Fund plea, to the tune of more than S2600. The voluntary study classes went into action with a flying start, and had a grand climax in the Ward Meetings. These were held March 21-23, with Professor Harry F. Ward of Boston University as the speaker. He brought to Tech a splendid message of the new world to be built after the war, in which engineers must establish between capital and labor a common feeling. He issued a ringing challenge to young men to lead unselfish lives. These addresses were surely of the greatest value to all Tech men. The new President of the Association is M. W. Garland, former Treasurer, and a whole-hearted and sincere Christian worker. The Cabinet officers for the year have been: General Secretary President Harland F. Stuart, ’12 Russell W. Hirst, succeeded by Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Conferences Deputation Finance Hand Book Industrial Service Membership Neiv Students Publicity Religious Meetings Social Voluntary Study Church Relations Charles C. Alvord C. W. Parsons H. E. Drake M. W. Garland H. S. Howes H. E. Drake M. W. Garland M. W. Richardson C. W. Parsons 0. R. WULF R. L. Draper J. F. Kyes, Jr. B. W. Marsh D. K. Patillo T. B. Rutherford —G. H. MacCullough C. C. Alvord—A. W. Bassett be Uccb flews FEB.—JUNE, 1917 BOARD OF EDITORS Norman C. Firth ’18 John F. Kyes, Jr. ’18 A. M. Whittemore ’19 M. W. Richardson ’18 Arthur M. Millard ’18 Merle C. Cowden ’19 Page S. Haselton ’18 Raymond B. Heath ’19 Charles W. Parsons ’19 Editor-in-Chief Advisory Editor Managing Editor Associate Editor Associate Editor Associate Editor News Editor News Editor News Editor BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Howard P. Crane ’19 Business Manager W. D. Wilkinson ’18 Subscription Mgr. A. H. Welch ’19 Advertising Manager A glance at these three “Tech News” staffs will show what has happened through the year. Editor- in-Chief Firth and Managing Editor Whittemore went into the service last summer, while News Editor Haselton followed their example last fall. This necessitated a severe shake-up in the old staff. The ab¬ sence of the In Febru¬ ary the an¬ nual elections b ro u g h t in a completely new staff. These men have taken up the work with a will, and we SEPT., 1917—FEB., 1918 BOARD OF EDITORS John F. Kyes, Jr. ’18 Editor-in-Chief Merle C. Cowden ’19 Managing Editor M. W. Richardson ’18 Associate Editor Arthur M. Millard ’18 Associate Editor Raymond B. Heath ’19 Associate Editor Charles W. Parsons ’19 News Editor Charles M. Lyman ’20 News Editor R. C. Rundlett ’20 News Editor BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Howard P. Crane ’19 Business Manager Paul J. Harriman ’20 Subscription Mgr. Austin H. Welch ’19 Advertising Mgr. old leaders was fell keenly, as they had given promise of an extremely successful year. are sure they will make the “News” more of a success than ever. During this year, the many Tech men in service have furnished a new opportunity of u:efulne3s for the “News,” and the large amount of space devoted to the doings of there men has found its reward in in¬ creased Tech spirit and patriotism. FEB.—JUNE, 1918 BOARD OF EDITORS R. B. Heath ’19 W. L. Martin ’20 C. W. Parsons ’19 F. C. Stevens ’20 W. F. Atkinson ’20 C. M. Lyman ’20 R. F. Meader ’20 C. W. Aldrich ’20 1. F. Kyes, Jr. ’18 M. W. Richardson ’18 A. ] L Millard ’18 Editor-in-Chief Managing Editor Associate Editor Associate Editor Associate Editor News Editor News Editor News Editor Advisory Editor Advisory Editor Advisory Editor BUSINESS DEPARTMENT P. J. Harriman ’20 Business Manager H. E. Brooks ’20 Subscription Manager G. P. CoNDiT ’21 Advertising Manager Pago 172 of tfje ibe of fKetf) %iit WHEN THE CHEMISTS TOOK FOUNDRY Scene —M. E. Building, Room 207. Dramatis Personnae —“Piggy” and the Friggatorische Gesellschaft. Pattillo {summing up his abstract) : “Coke! What would we do with¬ out it? Bear with me, gentlemen; I am so full of my subject that I needs must get it out of my system.” Piggy; “Who has any intelligent questions to ask?” Guerin: “Mr. Pattillo, I have often cogitated, both seriously and deeply, on the question of who made the world. Can you enlighten me?” Pattillo (in anguish): “Hey! I ain’t gonna play. He’s switchin’ the question I gave him.” Guerin (digging into his pocket for a slip) : “Quite so, Mr. Pattillo. I see that my deep cogitation should have been with regard to what makes the world go around.” Pattillo (tvith a flourish) : “Coke makes the world go around.” Piggy; “That’s what I call an intelligent question. Crane, let’s have yours.” Crane (in disgust): “Aw Hell! You asked mine.” Piggy: “Too bad, too bad. Well, Howard, what’s yours?” Howard (sleepily) : “How much available nitrogen is there in that stuff?” Fuchs (poking Howard in the ribs) : “Wake up, Charlie; Pat’s talk¬ ing about coke, not fertilizer.” Howard ( falling asleep ) : “Sound¬ ed like bull to me.” Tenney: “Is coking a mechanical or chemical process?” sotto voice) : a : “Quite right, are born, not Forsdale (in “Neither, it’s a gift.” Piggy (overhearing Mr. Forsdale. Cokers made. As our time is growing short, we shall have to stop for today. Nex ' j time we shall hear how Mr. Soulliere gets up the sand to play a game of checkers.” (Curtain.) a-c.s- Tor Gods Aeep Your Sh rts 0 v Page 173 As the bell is ringing, Bloss, Davis, and Hubbard rush frantically into A. C. (Course E. E. 13). Doc (taking up his mortality book) : “Saint Peter took the inventory of Hell too soon.” We agree with him in part. GOAT GRABBERS When “B. A.” comes into the room with his sickly grin and says, “We will have a little test.” When Ingraham sits on your M. E. Lab. report. When you know the next joke “Piggy” is going to spring. When it takes a year to raise a moustache. (Apologies to J. F. K. I “Ding” (m Machine Design) : “What do you get for that stress, Garmon?” Garmon : “There should be another cipher in it.” “Ding”: “Now you see that would make some difference in the spring you would select.” Garmon: “Well, I don’t know; a cipher is nothing.” Fitzmaurice: “Concrete weighs about 50 lbs. per cu. ft.” Lillibridge: “How do you make that out?” Fitz: “Well, concrete ships float. Therefore, concrete weighs less than water, which weighs—” But why prolong the discussion? “Fitz” didn’t. Pa’s inscription on a student’s paper: “No figure, no discussion, no good.” Piggy: “In what units is force measured?” Wilkie: “In foot pounds.” Piggy: “Oh, don’t put your foot in it.” Who said: “I want to state that I’m not drunk—but I’d like to be?” Doc (fl!5 Bloss blows nose) : “I’d almost think I was in the army now.” AT THAT FAMOUS JOINT MEETING Lecturer: “What is the temperature coefficient of linear expansion of steel?” Piggy: “0.6.” (Dubious looks.) “Oh, no. You count six and then take Page 174 There was a young man from the city, Who met what he thought was a kitty; He gave it a pat, And said, “Nice little cat!” And they buried his clothes out of pity. “Jinny”: “Suppose one had an overcoat stolen, and found it in a down¬ town pawnshop. Why would it be wise to advance what money had been paid on it rather than to take it, as one would have the right to do?” Hubbard: “Well, if one didn’t, he would never be able to pawn anything.” WHY WE LIKE WATER SUPPLY (UP TO EXAMS) Class meets at 10:00. Next lesson assigned. Talk on textbooks by “Reddy.” (5 minutes.) Talk on electrification of railroads. (Same.) Changes in the course. (10 minutes.) Gasoline automobiles. (Mrs. Ives runs it.) (5 minutes.) Canines I have owned. (5 minutes. ) A two hour recitation in water supply. Class excused at 10:40. CLASS MEETING MEMORIES Reavey: “I move that we hold the Junior Prom on March 30.” Kalagher: “All those in favor.” (Faint chorus of ayes.) “It is suggested.” During “Piggy’s” foundry course that eminent gentleman was unduly surprised to hear a loud outburst of laughter directly after his making the following statement: “There’ll be no vacation in this course unless it is to celebrate the Kaiser’s funeral.” To show the power of association in connection with the working of the mind, the following might be cited. Forsdale, after being called upon to tell what he knew about iron oxide, replied that his mind was somewhat “rusty” on that point. Piggy: “I believe absolutely in the self-executing laws of nature.” VERLOREN “Gadzooks!” the Kaiser cried, His eyes of fire looked ’round; “Upon my sacred roof I heard a footstep sound.” “Oh, no,” upspake we quick, Emiguel Crane and I, “ ’Twas nothing but the wind Which in anguish doth ooze by.” (And red, oh fiery red Waxed Buttler’s Roman beak Upon that wintry day When blew the wind so bleak). “Odds Bodkins, it indeed Did sound to me as like Upon my sacred grounds Some knave was on a hike.” So spake the Kink, and we In deadly fear did pull Our scattered wits together For to better heave the bull. (While red, oh red, most fiery red Waxed Buttler’s Roman beak Out there upon the Kaiser’s roof Where blew the winds so bleak.) Alas, alack! To no avail Our flow of fertilizer, ’Twould seem of glue the floor were made So stuck around the Kaiser. Page 376 And woe is me that I must tell How Buttler soon grew weak, For through the bars there was thrust in Aforesaid fiery beak. The rest, I pray you, bear Avith me, I needs must hide a grin To think of what the Kaiser said When he let poor Buttler in. 0. H. F. IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN IN WORCESTER WANTED: Burly beauty-proof individual to read meters in sorority houses. We hav en’t made a nickel in two years. The Gas Co. —Michigan Gargoyle. THOSE EXAMS A passive verb is used when the subject is the sufferer; e. g., I am loved. Shadows are rays of darkness. Geometry teaches us how to bisex angles. A vacuum is a large empty space where the Pope lives. An angle is a triangle with only two sides. A prism is an unwarped solid. A dower is a widow who has not married since the death of her first husband. a”‘.{ announcing a lecture which conflicts with Water Supply) . Now I don’t want you men to forget that lecture on Concrete this morning at eleven—in place of that other lecture. IN M.E. LAB. Prof. Roys: “When I came here we had only two testing machines.” (10 seconds’ silence.) Ferguson: “Is that so?” Kranz: “The Civils, having taken six Framed Structures exams, can take another with ease (or E’s).” “Doc” Pierce {realizing that the temperature is about 40° F.) . It doesn’t seem to me to pay to stay in here, and then go to Heaven to pay for it.” A young theologian named Fiddle Refused to accept his degree; “For,” said he, “ ’tis enough to be Fiddle, Without being Fiddle, D.D.” Page 178 PROBLEM IN BUSINESS LAW A contracts with B as follows: “If you will come to school eight hours per day and study at home two hours each evening, I will omit your thesis work, cut out your final exams, and allow you to graduate on April 15.” The week preceding the 15th, final examinations were held, and B was required to take them. Can B secure redress or damages? “Say, Jack, did you meet that fat girl at the party last night?” “No, I don’t remember any fat girl. What was her name?” “Allis.” “Allis what?” “Allis Corliss. You must have seen her; that big fat girl without any Lap. She stayed with Celinda Head most all the evening ” “I don’t know Allis, but I know Celinda. Her father is an old Crank. Every time I call on Celinda her little brother hangs around; he’s a nuisance. “Has she got a little brother?” Sure; the kid’s terribly abused. Whenever he does the least little thing out of the way, the Governor comes down with the Rod. The old Crank has an Arm like a blackcmith, too.” “Gee, that’s tough on the kid.” “Yes, he told me once that he was going to run away from home and go a long Ways off. He said he was Bearing too much from his folks.” “Well the old folks are very Eccentric. They told me down at the Journal office that the old man is a hard drinker.” “You’re right; they are a queer crowd. The baby is the limit; always yelling. You knew they had a baby, didn’t you? His name is Erie.” “Yes, I’ve heard the kid yelling three blocks away. It doesn’t take much to make Erie Ball.” LOST—No reward offered for the return of one lost thumb tack. P. P. Drury. Page 179 It took “Jinny’s” course in Political Science to bring out some startling facts concerning one’s rights as a citizen. Heard from Soulliere: One must file papers immediately after birth. Heard from Moore: The State hangs you. Heard from Forsdale: One has access to the sub-treasury. We do hope that when we have gone “Reddy” won’t really “go bad” or entirely “slop over.” During the Chemists’ Thesis conference, “Pete” Kalagher solemnly an¬ nounced that, due to the lack of water at the brewery where he was investi¬ gating a smoke problem, it was difficult for him to carry on a certain operation. Wouldn’t some other liquid do, Pete? A young man entered a jeweler’s store and bought a ring, which he or¬ dered to be engraved. The jeweler asked what names. “George Osborne to Harriet Lewis, but I prefer only the initials, G. 0. to H. L.” Page 180 Tlie big Junior betting question: would “Reddy” or “P. P.” first succumb to the services of a tonsorial artist? As each finally picked the same day, all bets were off. Case fm Hydraulics) : “Do you figure the speed of a boat by the speed of the shore or of the water?” “Pa” French: “A formula deprives one of the pleasure of thinking.” And again: “Of the two, reason is higher than memory.” And “Charlie”: “All this course in Hydraulics is anyway is the use and abuse of fundamentals.” “Ding” {to those hardworking Civils) : “The weight of this rope is 39 cents.” SEEN ON A SENIOR’S REPORT The boom at Chaffins is a stick of wood, pivoted in the center, and run by the power house. “Pa” {exhibiting a drawing) : “The man who made this drawing was a rotten draughtsman—and I was the man.” Page 181 MOST ECCENTRIC Masius NERVIEST Ingraham WITTIEST Bird 5= Co 3 c:: 1 o C 3 C 3 C 3 c: C� 3 O C� 1 n C� 3 o o C 3 T3 o c: iu 5c: p D K C ) a i-i p 3 r-P C 5 3 cr a 3 (It a i-i CfQ oq ' =r aaug) QautB£ Ragtime Schedule 1 fterbjorb And so we come to the end of the editorial section of this book. It is not, however, the real end; for the Afterword, the editors’ final bow, is the Preface for that part of the book devoted to our advertisers. And we sincerely hope that each reader has found enough of interest to make him want to read all the way to the hack cover. Because of the unusual demands upon the time of everyone, the 1918 Aftermath Board owes, perhaps, more sincere thanks than has any former Board to those through whose help the final work was published. To the Howard Wesson Co. we are grateful for the prompt execution of orders, as well as for the quality of the finished engravings; and we especially appreciate the interest and service accorded us by the Stobbs Press in the scant time allowed them for their large share of the work of publication. ®ur Hbvertisere Index of Advertisers Elivood Adams ..... 13 American Mason Safety Tread Co. 10 Baldwin Chain and Mfg. Co. 5 Bushong’s Studio ..... 17 Q. S. Boutelle Co. .... 5 Brooks Bros. ...... 10 Coburn Trolley Track Mfg. Co. 9 Crompton Knowles Loom Works 19 The Davis Press ..... 11 Thomas D. Qard Co. . . . . . 16 Qraton Knight ..... 12 Howard-Wesson Co. ..... 21 Rodney Hunt Machine Co. 14 Jones Lamson Machine Co. 6 Leland-Qifford Co. .... 16 Manufacturing Equipment Engineering Co. . 4 Morgan Construction Co. .... 15 Morgan Spring Co. ..... 7 Morse Twist Drill Co. .... 8 Charles J. O’Connor ..... 13 F. E. Powers Co. . ... II Reed Prince Mfg. Co. 3 Southgate Southgate .... 18 Skelley Print ...... 14 The Stobbs Press ..... 20 Worcester Rubber Co. ..... . 18 Wright Wire Co . 7 Wesby’s Bindery ..... 11 REED PRINCE MFG. CO. WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS, U. S. A. Page three Bubbling Fountains Battery Wash Bowls Our Line Includes Metal Lockers Manufacturing Equipment and Engineering Co. 136 FEDERAL STREET, BOSTON MASS. Works and . ' Aain Address FRAMINGHAM, MASS. Page four Baldwin Chains and Sprockets For Auto Trucks For Machine Drives Chains and Sprockets for Commercial Cars Carried in Stock, Correspondence Solicited Baldwin Chain and Mfg . Co. WORCESTER, MASS. The following is the reply of a fond GIFT SHOP and Picture Framing father who had just received a letter from his son, a student in his own Alma Mater; Get Your Diplomas, and Class “My dear son— Pictures and Shingles “Accept my heartiest congratulations. Framed at I was engaged to the same Miss Bunter The Up-to Date Frame Shop when I was in college and can fully ap¬ preciate the fun you are having. Go it • • while you are young. Your loving father.” The G. S. Boutelle Co. 25() MAIN STRKKT GIFT STORE Page five - Why Not Two Instead of One? If you make your drive strong enough why not drive two spind¬ les instead of one? If you make your turret stiff enough, why not put on two sets of tools instead of one? If the operator has to stop the machine to put in one peice, why not have him put in two instead? If you have any desire to practically double your output per ma¬ chine, per man and per dollar invested, why not get a Dou¬ ble Spindle Flat Turret Lathe for your chucking work. Jones Lamson Machine Co. SPRINGFIELD VERMONT, U. S. A. Page six PAUL B. MORGAN. President EVAN F. JONES, Treasurer and General Manager MORGAN SPRING COMPANY MANUFACTURERS OF WIRE WIRE SPRINGS WIRE SPECIALTIES Bright Wire Goods Kitchen Wire Goods WORCESTER, MASS. CHAIN LINK FENCE MamifactunHl and erecttal by WRIGHT WIRE COMPANY WORCESTER, MASS. Page seven Morse Twist Drill and Machine Company OF NEW BEDFORD, MASS. MAKERS OF Fine Machinists Tools Twist Drills, Reamers, Taps, Cutters, Sockets, Sleeves, Dies, Chucks, Qauges, Counterbores Taper Pins, Screw Plates, Qrinding Machinery, Etc. THERE ARE EIFTY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE BEHIND THESE TOOLS AND ALL HAVE COUNTED For Tools that give service specify ‘‘Morse’’ Page eight Aid Your Production Forces to Qo - Over - the -Top A carefully planned monorail system of the Coburn kind may mean the difference between profit and loss in the ulimate cost in your production. Our No. 50 Catalogue is yours for a one-cent post-card, its a new one. Get your copy now! The Coburn Trolley Track Mfg. Co. HOLYOKE, - - MASS. Page nine ESTABLISHED 1818 MADISON AVENUE COR. FORTY-FOURTH STREET NEW YORK BOSTON SALES-OFFICES Little Building, Tremont Corner Boylston Street Telephone Beach 4743 100th ANNIVERSARY APRIL, 1918 OUR BOYS’ DEPARTMENT contains everything needed from School Outfits, Clothing Furnishings, Hats and Shoes Send for Illustrated Catalogue and List compiled according to the requirements of the various Schools Uniforms for Officers in the Service of the United States Mason Safety Tread Steel or hard brass base, grooves lead or carborundum filled, absolutely reliable, non-slippery, durable, sani¬ tary, fire-proof. Also made four and six inches wide flat. For Stair¬ ways, Thresholds, Sidewalks, and all slippery places. Use on Wood, Iron, Slate, Marble, Granite, or Con¬ crete. Mason Safety Vault or Sidewalk Lights. Send for Sample, Blueprints, and Catalogue American Mason Safety Tread Co. LOWELL, MASS. Page ten COMPLIMENTS OF Live Coal Dealers’ WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS The Wesby’s Bindery Davis Press Incorporated GOOD BOOKBINDING SINCE 1845 Qood Printing Graphic Arts Building WORCESTER 25 Foster Street MASSACHUSETTS WORCESTER, - MASS. Graphic Arts Building Page eleven GRATON KNIGHT Tanned by us for belting use Iff ' atid 15 Spartan Belts i Aort ' mCotnbany IVorcester Common Sense in the Standardization of Belting You have standardized your sig¬ nature. You buy standardized tools, stand¬ ard printing paper and a hundred other standardized things, instead of having them made to order. It is safer for you—easier and more eco¬ nomical. YC hy don’t you standardize your belting? Consider what standardization has done for your own product; for other products you use. Translate these advantages into terms of belting. Analyze belt installations. You find the requirements of power transmission fall into a small num¬ ber of sharply defined classes — about a dozen if you define them scientifically. Standardized Belting offers you a standard belt that is exactly suited to each one of these classes. You adopt the one that is fitted to the needs of your own work. That is standardization—just plain com¬ mon sense applied to power trans¬ mission. The Graton Knight Mfg. Co. Worcester, Mass., U. S. A. Oak Leather Tanners, Makers of Leather Belting, Ixtce Leather, Packings and Specialties. Page twelve Is Your Life Insured? IF NOT, SEE (Eliarka i. (i’dnnnor State Mutual Life Insuranc e Company Established in 1844 ROOM 306 STATE MUTUAL BUILDING WORCESTER - - MASSACHUSETTS Always ready to talk insurance to Tech Students. Telephone Park 3goo He had ended his toast by exclaiming passionately, “Vox populi, vox Dei!” “Well, said his room-mate that night, “that was some toast, but I’ll bet a dol¬ lar you don’t know what ‘vox populi, vox Dei’ means.” “You’re on, put up your money.” “Now go ahead; what is it in Eng¬ lish?” “Why, it simply means, ‘My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?’ ” “You win all right, but I’d have sworn you didn’t know.” Established 1821 Elwood Adams, Inc. Successor to Henry W. Miller DEALER IN Hardware, Carpenters’ and Machinists’ Tools, Building Materials, Lighting Fixtures and Fireplace Furnishings 154-156 MAIN STREET WORCESTER - MASSACHUSETTS Page thirteen Compliments of the GRArHIC ARTS BUILDING WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS Captain (to two soldiers practicing with their rifles: ) “Come here, let me have one of your rifles. You shoot miserably.” (He shoots and misses.) “There,” he says, “that’s the way you shoot.” (Shoots and and misses again.) To second soldier: “And that’s the way you shoot.” (Shoots again and gets a lucky shot) : “And that’s the way I shoot.” W. C. Harris, Treas. Nelson E. Harris, President R. C. Harris, Clerk C. C. Harris, Vice-Pres. and Supt. IRo nc Munt ®acbtnc do. MANUFACTURERS Turbine Water Wheels. Governors, Water Controlling Apparatus Including Penstock, Head Gates, Etc. Heavy Power Transmission Machinery, Underwriter Rotary Fire Pumps, Centrifugal Pumps, Textile Wet Finishing Machinery for Fulling, Washing, Dyeing, Bleaching. Crabbing, Lustering, Etc. MAIN OFFICE AND WORKS, ORANGE, MASS. BRANCH OFFICE. 70 KILBY ST.. BOSTON I age fourteen MORGAN CONSTRUCTION CO. WORCESTER, MASS. HEAVY BULL FRAME NO. 102 WITH 30 DIAM. BLOCKS Automatic machines designed to work up bar stock reach their greatest efficiency only when the stock presented to their gripping dies is clean, smooth, and accurately sized. There is a growing tendency to submit such stock to a cold drawing opera¬ tion before it goes to the fabricating machines. To perform this operation and de¬ liver a product in great lengths we supply the HEAVY BULL FRAME here illus¬ trated. It is in effect a wire drawing machine whose capacity embraces steel of a diameter of one inch. ALSO BUILDERS OF ROLLINQ MILLS, WIRE DRAWINQ EQUIPMENT, PRODUCER QAS MACHINES, REVERSINQ VALVES, HEATINQ FURNACES AND ROLLINQ MILL ACCESSORIES Page fifteen W. H. LELAND A. J. GIFFORD ’96 S. NIKOFOFF, 97 LELAND-GIFFORD COMPANY WORCESTER MASSACHUSETTS Machine Tools Crankshaft Einishing “When rain falls, does it ever rise again?” asked Charlie Allen. “Yes, sir.” “When?” “Why , in dew time—” “That will do. Sawyer. What else did you study?” ©l omaa i. darJi OIn (Incorporated) Scatgitetrs anh Makers of Cmtilems Jfraternitp Sletoelrp Select tock of Artistic Slckielrp Ijoturooma, 393 Main Ufactorg. Ifi ifoster Wotttsitex, - iUaaaacIiuapttH Page sixteen Page seventeen RUBBER SPECIALTIES MEN’S TENNIS AND ATHLETIC SHOES TENNIS RACKETS AND BICYCLE TIRES Everything in Rubber Worcester Rubber Co. 324 Main St. A. H. BLOSS, Prop. Southgate Sc Southgate Attorneys at Law COUNSEL IN PATENT CAUSES Louis W. Southgate, ’85 Albert E. Fay, 95 Charles T. Hawley, ’98, GRAPHIC ARTS BUILDING 25 FOSTER STREET WORCESTER, - MASS. New York, N. Y., Office O. E. Edwards, Jr. Woolworth Building 233 Broadway, Tel. 7286-7-8 Barclay Washington, D. C. Office Charles D. Davis McGill Building, 908 G. Street, N. W. A freshman hesitates on the word “connoisseur.” Prof.: “What would you call a man that pretends to know everything?” Freshman: “Why - er - a professor, I guess.” “It is a solemn thing to be married,” said Aunt Matilda. “Yes; but it’s a lot more solemn not to he,” said her little niece. Page eighteen WORCESTER, MASS. The Home of our Alma-Mater and THE HOME OF THE Crompton Knowles Loom Works The most extensive Builders in the World of LOOMS exclusively. Direct Motor Driven - Pulley Driven PROVIDENCE, R. I. PHILADELPHIA, PA. PATERSON, N. J. Page nineteen The Stobbs Press Printers and Publishers ROOM 10, GRAPHIC ARTS BUILDING 25 FOSTER STREET, WORCESTER, MASS. TELEPHONE PARK 1071 Printers of the igi8 W. P. I. Aftermath Catalogues, Booklets, Magazines, Year Books, Periodicals, and Commercial Printing Leather Novelties, Leather Dance Orders, Leather Covered Progams and Menus Page twenty Howard-Wesson Company OloUege Cngraberst of i ebj Cnglanb Worcester :: :: Massachusetts Unexcelled Engravings for Class Books and other College Publications Page twenty-one 1 ' iv. ' jr-j