Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Peddler Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

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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

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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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K ARTHUR JULIUS KNIGHT “Shrimp AT 2£ Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering. Super¬ intendent of Buildings and Grounds B. S., W. P. I., 1907; Instructor in Civil Engineering, 1910-16; Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering, 1916-; Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, 1917- . Professor Knight may not be the largest man in the world as regards stature; but one need only stand at the door of his office on any day in the year to realize that he is a veritable Samson in the efficient disposi¬ tion of business affairs. The financial success of the various athletic teams may be traced directly to his untiring efforts, and in spite of the many duties that devolve upon him in his administrative capa city, he finds time to be present at all athletic contests. Professor Knight filled Professor Butterfield’s place in Least Squares and Astronomy and we will vouch for the fact that he is a “bear” for work. In short, he is a real teacher who has the happy faculty of getting a man interested in his labors, and we admire him as a professor and are glad to know him as a man. FRANCIS JOSEPH ADAMS “Rip ” TBn 2£ Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering B. S., W. P. I., 1904; Graduate Assistant in Electrical Engineering, W. P. I., 1904-06; Instructor, 1908-16; Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering, 1917- . “Er-ah, for information on er, that er subject, 1 would er-ah suggest a reference to-er the-er-ah Elec¬ trical World!” This is indeed a familiar sound to any graduate or undergraduate in the E. E. Department, and by the time the poor Electric has reached the end of his Senior year he has come to regard the Electrical World as the Bible of Electrical Engineering. “Rip” is a firm believer in the “hunt and ye shall find” method of teaching, and although we cannot as yet see the great benefit derived from this diligent searching and assuming, we are told by those who have preceded us that the experience so gained will be invaluable when we are placed upon our own resources. As we leave the Institute we can be sure that we leave behind a true friend in Professor Adams, one interested in the welfare of all who came under his supervision. Page 26 1Q1Q Aftermath 1Q1O