Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Peddler Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

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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

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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

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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