Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Peddler Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

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minium 8 CLARENCE ALBERT PIERCE “Doc” “Haircut” 4 N0 2S 4 BK Assistant Professor of Theoretical Electrical Engineering B. S., Wesleyan, 1902, and M. S., 1904; Ph. D., Cornell, 1908; Assistant in Physics, Wesleyan, 1902-04; In¬ structor in Electrical Engineering, Cornell, 1904-11; Assistant Professor, W. P. I., 1911- . “Doc” is our professor of Theology and Alternating Currents. He has the happy faculty of combining these two subjects into a remarkably smooth and con¬ tinuous lecture. That is, it sounds smooth if you merely judge by the sound as heard from the next room. From a nearer point, however, you discover that “Hold on, I’ve been talking through my hat,” is a favorite expression of “Doc’s” after saying which he picks the problem to pieces and straightens it out. It was prob¬ ably due to these frequent “stops for repairs” that we were able to absorb a little of the theory of alternating current circuits. “Doc” apparently had as little liking for examinations as we did, for he never gave any finals, and his daily “prelims” soon became weekly, then monthly, and during the Senior year they disappeared altogether. We wish other professors would copy “Doc’s” good example. CHARLES TOSEPH ADAMS “Pop” 0AX Assistant Professor of English A. B., Amherst, 1896; Instructor in Modern Languages, W. P. I., 1908-13; Assistant Professor of English, 1913- . No Freshman Banquet would be complete without “Pop.” Why? It’s because of his wonderful genius in telling those snappy stories. We learned this the first time we met him in the study of English Litera¬ ture. By his knowledge of human nature he could get us to read books which we should never have dreamed of reading. Some of us even were persuaded to read the Bible after listening to some of the stories read from the Good Book. It was “Pop’s” kindly way and fatherly interest that really made our English periods so enjoyable. We shall remember him by the many bits of advice kindly given in that little recitation room in Boynton Hall. Page 24 ■■■■■ iQlO A ' FTEPiMATH iQlQ

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DANIEL FRANCIS CALHANE “ Dinny” 2S 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, 1913-18; Professor, 1918- . In the last lap of our course at Tech we first encountered “Dinny,” who was to instruct us in chemistry as it is practiced in a practical way and on a commercial basis. We realized at once that we were dealing with a different type of man, who believed in training each one to be self-reliant by throwing him On his own resources. The experience gained in this way was of much value to us — we learned to work without constant supervision. We confess that much of his course in Electrochem¬ istry was beyond us, but our Latin received brushing up by his use of the “modus operandi,” etc. In Industrial Chemistry we studied many processes “without going into details;” nevertheless, we acquired a vast store of valuable information as “Dinny” paced to and fro behind the desk. CARL DUNHAM KNIGHT “C. D.” TBII AXA Assistant Professor of Experimental Electrical Enginering 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. Knight, the man of unlimited patience. The fiftieth time a circuit breaker blows on an afternoon when the Mechanics or Chemists have E. E. laboratory, finds this professor walking over to the switchboard just as calmly as he did the first time. It is this quality in “C. D.” that makes our afternoons in the laboratory practically free from care and worry. He realizes that circuit breakers were made to blow, so does not regard it as an offense when we try them out. He is the one speaker on the Hill who does not repeat himself, and yet talks slowly enough so we can get a good set of notes. We are glad to have known Professor Knight, and will remember him and try to profit by his example of calmness and patience. Page 23 iQlQ A ' P ' TEPiMATH lQl9

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HOWARD PARKER FAIRFIELD “Pa” 23 Assistant Professor of Machine Construction Instructor in Machine Design and Shop Work, Case, 1891-99; Machine Construction, W. P. I., 1899-1914; Assistant Professor, 1914- . Here is another member of the Faculty who will always be remembered. His face shows his calm, steady nature, which has been so much enjoyed by all who have been acquainted with him. The Mechanics have been in contact with him since the Sophomore year and they find him a true friend. His personal interest in student activities and in the students them¬ selves has brought him high esteem from every class. His various classes have been fairly well a ttended, for he combines a slight amount of severity with his good nature and none dare play upon his good will. His short lectures and conversational periods have relieved some of the tiring effect of shop work. We all appreciate his untiring efforts to secure consent for numerous inspection trips. MORTON MASIUS “Dutchy” Assistant Professor of Physics Ph. D., Univ. of Leipzig, 1908; Whiting Fellow, Har¬ vard, 1908-09; Instructor in Physics, W. P. I., 1909-15; Assistant Professor of Physics, W. P. I., 1915- . When “Dutchy’s” name is mentioned, we have learned to associate it with energy, efficiency and the power to do seemingly impossible things. It took some time to become accustomed to his peculiar mode of expression and his journeys from one end of the room to the other on his toes, but by his forceful methods of teaching he succeeded in penetrating the thickest of our skulls. His opinion of our various abilities was no secret, as evidenced by his, “I will now call on someone who knows absolutely nothing about the subject — Mr. -.” On one never-to-be-forgotten occasion he appeared in class without his usual red necktie. Where could a more versatile teacher be found—one who can at the same time instruct in Physics, Mathematics and branches of Chemistry and have a seemingly exhaust¬ less fund of knowledge in each subject? Page 25 S 1Q1Q Aftermath- 1Q1Q odl|llll|lll|jJ illll||||||||!||l|||||||||||||||||||| iiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiMiiinr