Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Peddler Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

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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

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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

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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