Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Peddler Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

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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

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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.

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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