Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Peddler Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

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THE AFTERMATH ‘Dinny” 2S DANIEL FRANCIS CALHANE Professor of Industrial and Electro-Chemistry A.B., Harvard, 1894, A.M., 1895, and Ph.D., 1904; As¬ sistant in Chemistry, 1899-1903; Instructor, W. P. I., 1903-13; Assistant Professor of Industrial and Electro- Chemistry, 1913-18; Professor, 1918-. “Dinny’s” middle name should be versatility, for he teaches subjects as diverse as Scientific French and German, and Industrial and Electro Chemistry. In “Electro”, “Dinny” must have been discouraged at the large resistance which his students showed toward absorbing the theory of electrolytic conduction. Among ourselves, however, we doubt if “The Great H.B.” himself could grasp it all. “Dinny” has as much, if not more, true interest in the welfare of his pupils than any prof on the hill. One of his favorite expressions is a fitting ending to these com¬ ments: “Now I dont expect you to remember all this; this is simply for reference”. HOWARD PARKER FAIRFIELD Professor of Machine Construction Instructor in Machine Design, Drawing and Shop Work, Case, 1891-99; Machine Construction, W. P. I., 1899- 1914; Assistant Professor, 1914-19; Professor, 1919-. While the significance of some nicknames must always remain a dark and dank secret, the “Pa” in Pa Fairfield signifies only esteem and appreciation of his kindliness. We oiled away many greasy hours knocking chips off cast iron test bars and the like in ma¬ chine shop; hut time always slipped away smoothly under the serene supervision of the Professor of Machine Construction. We could always look forward to a pleasing, restful lec¬ ture hour full of common sense and delightful anecdotes. In patience and forbearance he is on a par with “C.D.” himself. The only dissonant note in machine shop is ' ‘Pa” the squeek of the planer. 20

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THE AFTERMATH ALBERT SUTTON RICHEY Professor of Electric Railway Engineering B.M.E., Purdue, 1894, and E.E., 1908; Assistant Profes¬ sor of Electric Railway Engineering, W. P. I., 1905-07; Professor, 1907-. From his private sanctum in the E. E. Build¬ ing Prof. Richey issues the statistics and reports which have made him a famous electric railway engineer. Here the moguls of great public util¬ ity corporations come to ask his help in ex¬ tricating their firms from the morass of financial difficulty. As for his professorial duties, they are confined to the Senior Electrics, who say that his course in Railways is at once an in¬ spiration and a graft. He is the founder of the local chapter of Tau Beta Pi, and is at present head of the Interfraternity Council. We are proud indeed to have as a teacher in our Alma Mater a man of the calibre of A. S. Richey. “ Richey ” TBII 4 A6 CARLETON ALLEN READ Professor of Steam Engineering B.S., M. I. T., 1891; Instructor in Mechanical Engineer¬ ing, 1891-99; Professor, New Hampshire State College, 1899-1908; Professor of Steam Engineering, W. P. I., 1908-. For thirty-two long weeks we struggled to gain some insight into the mysteries of his courses so that there would be no “moaning at the bar” when we “faced a little North by West.” Never- the-less, there was “moaning” which must have carried far, for it is said that the courses are less mysterious and those who stop “moaning” long enough to look behind Prof. Read’s method will find that “B.A.” has been misunderstood and that there is no one who has the interest of the student more at heart. Seek behind the method, and find the man! 19

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V THE AFTERMATH MORTON MASIUS 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, 1915-19; Professor, 1919-. Dr. Masius or “Dutchy” as lie is more com- monly called is one of the most colorful person¬ alities on the Hill. His many mannerisms and ready wit as well as his willingness and ability to share with us his splendid knowledge of Phys¬ ics have endeared him to all with whom he has come in contact. “Dutchy” has no equal as a mental calculator and his ability at belittling us by easily lo¬ cating our foolish mistakes makes us marvel. One might think that “Dutchy’s” ever-present red necktie would make him hot under the collar but he really has a very even disposition and we may well count him as one who has helped us greatly in our search for knowledge. “ Dutchy ” CARL DUNHAM KNIGHT Professor of Experimental Electrical Engineering B.S., W. P. I., 1903, and E.E., 1908; Instructor in Elec¬ trical Engineering, 1904-08; Assistant Professor of Ex¬ perimental Electrical Engineering, 1908-20; Professor, 1920-. When Prof. Knight herded us Electrics to¬ gether a year ago last February to start us in on our year and a half of Electrical Laboratory work, he little dreamed what abysmal ignorance he had to cope with. But he has carried on very patiently, with the result that to-day we can blow a circuit-breaker quite artistically. “C.D.” has always been a thorough Conservative, both as to dress and as to policies, and it came as a distinct surprise, on our Inspection Trip last summer, when he appeared in plus-fours. This one small failing, however, made him more of a favorite than ever with the boys, for it showed that even so lofty a mind as his is sometimes concerned with earthly matters. 21