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THE
TECHNOLOGY REVIEW
FOLUME IX.
1907
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J A MIS Phinney Munrob, '82 Arthur Amos Noyes, '86
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JANUARY, 1907
SAMUEL CABOT
IN HIS RELATIONS TO THE INSTITUTE
Student of the Institute, 1866-70,
Eleaed member of the Corporation of the Ii
Chairman of the Committee on the Departments of Chemistry
and Chemical Engineering, 1892-1906.
Founder of the prizes for physical culture in 1905.
Died November, 1906.
Others, who knew Samuel Cabot longer than I, have
spoken of his integrity and his high-mindedness in busi-
ness relations and in social life. 1 came to know him
and to love him out of his relation to the Institute, — a
relation which had to do with its Corporation, with its
Faculty, and with its students; and I venture to speak
briefly of that part of his busy life and work.
1 came to the Institute six years ago; and amongst the
6rst men whom I grew to know intimately was Samuel
Cabot, or^as we loved to call him — Sam Cabot. My
intimacy with him came about because, as a student of the
Institute and as a member of its Corporation, he had a
hearty interest in all for which it stood and in all which it
undertook to do. Any man who came as the President
of the Institute was sure to come very quickly in contact
2 The Technology Review
with a man whose interest and whose service to the In-
stitute was so direct and so constant.
As Chairman of the Committee on the Departments of
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, he made of the
committee an active agency for stimulating and helping
the work of the Department. Visiting the Departments
often, knowing personally the instructors, bringing them
together at his house year by year, he knew the Depart-
ment as few members of the Corporation know the De-
partments which they visit from year to year. It was this
intelligent, faithful, devoted service which first drew me
to him.
It was, however, I think, his interest in the student prob-
lem, in the human side of the relations of the Institute,
which most attracted me. His sympathy for the man who
lived in a small room, cut off from social intercourse, liv-
ing on limited means, working intensely to finish his course,
was so keen and so genuine that I felt the greatest encour-
agement in talking over with him plans for the betterment
of student conditions. Into all these plans he entered
most intelligently and most heartily, giving not only of
his means, but of his strength and of his time and of his
service. He was one of those whom Lowell describes
as giving himself with his gift.
One of the immediate results of this interest was the
gift to the Institute of his share of what is known as Cabot
Field, the athletic field in Brookline which serves the
purposes of exercise and of sport in our student life. This
gift was a generous one in money, but it was still more gen-
erous in the attention and the care which he gave to it.
But it had its greatest value from the ideal of sport and of
play which he held up always before our students and
our alumni, and which is voiced in the verse written by
• • •
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r
Samuel Cabot in His Relations to the Institute 3
F. Gelett Burgess ('87). and placed, at Mr. Cabot's sug-
gestion, above the gate given last year by the class of t88i,^
Not the quarry, but the chase,
Not the laurel, but the race.
Not the hazard, hut the play.
Make me, Lord, enjoy alwayl
Through this genuine interest in the human problenr
hich stands before the Institute, as it stands before all
institutions of learning, Mr. Cabot was led into increasingly
close associations with the students in their organizations,
and gatherings. I well remember the first time he went
with me to an evening gathering and his half-humorous
embarrassment at being called upon for a speech, I remem-
ber, with equal pleasure, as he went more and more fre-
quently to such gatherings, how this shyness wore off,,
and he came to enjoy the chance to say a word, always
brief and to the point, concerning the problems which
confront the student in the day-by-day work. Any one
who knows young men knows that this kind of thing can
be done only by him who loves it, and who feels that real
love for men which enables him to come into a relation
with them. There are few men whom it has been my
good fortune to know who shared in such measure as Sam-
uel Cabot that true comradeship with young men which
enabled him quickly to put himself in relation with them.
They came to know him and to love him, as we in the
administration had come to do; and, when the student
body asked the privilege of coming to the last ceremony
held over his body, the request was one which came out
of a real affection for him.
like to remember that the last talk I had with him
had to do with another project for ministering in a help-
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fui way to student needs, — a project which came entirely
from his own initiative and from his direct interest in the
work and the life of Technology.
As I look back over the six years of my intimacy with
this friend, I realize that I have known few men whose
lives show as beautifully as his showed that forgetfulness
of self which blossoms into true service of men. Marcus
Aurelius had a saying that there are three kinds of friends:
one who does you a service and straightway charges it
against you, that he may receive a return for it; a second
friend, who does you a service, and who, while he does
not charge it against you, nevertheless never forgets that
he has done you a service; and, third, a friend who does
you a service, and straightway goes ahead to do you another
service, just as a vine having borne fruit goes on to bear
other fruit. Samuel Cabot was one of the friends whom
I have known who belonged to this third class; and in
no other relation of his life has he shown this quality of
friendship more effectively than in those relations which
he had with the Institute of Technology, — relations which
began as a student in 1866, and ended forty years later in
the midst of a generous plan for helping other students.
Henry S. Pritchett.
Talk to First-Year Students
TALK TO FIRST-YEAR STUDE^^^S
December 5, 1906
by prof. arthur a. noyes, chairman of the faculty
At the request of the Dean, I am going to say a few words
to you on behalf of the Facuhy in regard to the importance
of the so-called general studies in the courses of the In-
stitute. And, in doing this, I shall try to impress upon you
the importance of utilizing, as far as possible, not only these,
but all other opportunities offered to you of developing
yourselves upon other sides than the strictly professional
one. It is a matter of extreme moment that you should
acquire at the outset of your work here a true conception
of the goal for which you are to strive and a correct under-
standing of the means by which it may be attained. You are
not to become skilled anisans who have acquired only the
technical methods of the industrial arts. If that be the aim
of any one here, he should understand that his place is in a
trade school, not in the Massachusetts Institute of Technol-
o^-. You are to become the leaders on the scientific side in
the development of the industries of this country. You are
to become engineers, architects, or chemists in the highest
sense,^-not machinists, electricians, draughtsmen, or analysts.
It is true that you must acquire the technique of your pro-
fessions. The engineer must measure accurately, the archi-
tect must draw neatly and intelligibly, and the chemist must
analyze vrith unerring certainty; yet these are incidental
accomplishments, not the main qualities which you must
acquire if you are to become leaders in your professions.
A great difficulty in technological education arises from the
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fact that so much time has to be devoted to the acquire-
ment of technical methods and technical knowledge that
the student is apt to come to regard this as the main purpose
of his education. He does not see the woods because of the
trees. First of all, then, you must resolve that you will be
engineers, not artisans; leaders, not followers; originators,
not executors; broad-minded men, not mere specialists. And
you must adopt this resolution because, from a still broader
point of view, it is your purpose to contribute to the progress
of the world in as high a degree as your abilities and oppor-
tunities permit. It must be your aim to fulfil the func-
tion expressed in the closing words of the Institute poem
recently written by one of our instructors : —
" Each man in his chosen place
Beats out on the anvil of human toil
The good of the human race."
But, while it is fundamentally important that you keep
before you this ideal, this is, of course, not alone sufficient.
You must avail yourself of such opportunities as will lead
to its realization; and it is of some of these, connected with
your work at the Institute, that I want to speak.
I may first refer to the importance of approaching the
so-called general studies — the courses in English composi-
tion, literature, history, politics, and in language — in such
a spirit as will enable you to get the most out of them.
Remember, you are to be practical men of the world, —
not workers in shops or laboratories, or even scholars
closeted in their studies, like the monks of the Middle Ages, —
and that you must acquire that breadth of view and breadth
of knowledge which will enable you to be appreciated by
those who have had a different training, and which will also
enable you to form a better estimate of the relative impor-
tance of the things of hfe, and to avoid the risk of getting
the mental attitude of the trombone player who extolled one
of the great operas of Wagner because it offered a fine
opportunity for playing the trombone! You must be able,
moreover, to write and speak well, if you are to make the
results of your work effective, and are to secure adoption
of your plans and ideas; but this is a power which is acquired
only by much practice and by thorough familiarity with the
best literature. Then you must be acquainted with those
matters which form common subjects of conversation
among educated people, — with the recent progress in litera-
ture, art, and general science, and with the pohtical, social,
and industrial questions of the day, which can be properly
understood only through a knowledge of their recent his-
tor\-. It is the purpose of the general studies of the first
three years and of the summer reading required between the
first and second and second and third years to provide for this
side of your education in as large measure as the time avail-
able will permit; and I urge you, on behalf of the Faculty, to
regard these subjects as no less imponant than your strictly
professional work, and to do your best to get out of them
the broadening element which, when properly appreciated,
they are sure to give. Even if from your present outlook
these studies should not seem to you so well worth while,
will you not accept in this the judgment of your professors,
who, having devoted themselves primarily to science and
engineering, would scarcely have a natural bias in favor
of humanistic studies ?
Another point with reference to your studies which
should be emphasized is the importance of doing thorough
work in the mathematics, physics, chemistry, and descrip-
tive geometry courses of the first and second years; for
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upon these sciences as a foundation the whole superstract-
ure of the engineering professions rests^ and unless your own
foundation is a solid one^ your structures can be only two or
three story affairs. Without this you might later acquire
the technical details of your profession; but you would be
only rule-of-thumb engineers, who could imitate, but not
initiate. Bear in mind, too, that even in your strictly pro-
fessional woi4c it is a knowledge of principles, not of the more
concrete special methods, that is of most importance, and
realize that any subject which has the title " theoretical " or
"theory** attached to it is especially likely to be of practi-
cal value; for in science the term "theory" is not used, as in
every-day language, in contrast with practice, but to indi-
cate that the subject deals with principles rather than with
specific facts. Special industrial applications and technical
methods you will have no difficulty in grasping as soon as
you enter the practice of your professions, provided you
have acquired at the Institute the more fundamental knowl-
edge of principles, and the power to apply it.
" Power to apply your knowledge, " — these words suggest
that there is something more important than knowledge
itself, even than of principles; namely, the acquirement of
the power to make practical use of such knowledge as you
possess. The question that will be asked in regard to each
of you by your instructors and by the Faculty as you go on
in your courses at the Institute, will be more and more, not.
What do you know ? but What can you do ? It is this
same question which a little later your employers will ask;
and by the answer to it your success will be largely determined.
How are you to acquire this power.? Cramming subjects
for examinations will not give it to you, for this, necessarily,
consists in mere memorizing; and even the faithful learning
of your daily lessons in school-boy fashion will not develop
Talk to First-Year Students g
You must not simply learn, you must think; so that
you may fully understand and appreciate what you are
learning. This takes more time and effon; but it is better,
if necessary, to do only half the work understandingly than
to learn the whole of it by rote. And you need have no fear
but that the man who pursues the former method will far
out-distance the one who follows the latter, both at the
Institute and in his subsequent professional career. Espe-
cially would I mention the importance of thorough and in-
dependent work in the solution of problems, which form so
large a feature of many of our Institute courses; for these
form the very best means of developing mental power. To
leam how to do problems from a teacher or fellow-student
is to defeat their main purpose, which is to develop the power
of solving any new problem, — not to teach how to do the
special one in question.
I cannot close my remarks without adding that there are
important duties to yourselves outside of the regular work
within the Institute which must not be neglected. First
of all, even though you may now have, in the prime of youth,
"health that mocts the doctor's rules," yet it is one of the
greatest mistakes that a young man can make to disregard
the conditions essential to the maintenance of his health.
I do not now refer especially to the avoidance of the common
vices, for we ail know that they are to be avoided; but I
have rather in mind the more or less passive neglect to observe
the ordinary rules of health, — to take meals regularly, to
eat and sleep enough, and to take enough exercise and
recreation. The student who neglects these things for the
sake of his studies is misguided in his sense of duty, and the
student who neglects them for the sake of his pleasures is
guiliy of a piece of folly not mitigated by any moral considera-
tions. Both must pay for the neglect by future, if not by im-
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mediate, impairment of their health, and, therefore, of their
efficiency and capacity for enjoyment. The taking of exer-
cise should be considered as much a matter of duty as eat-
ing or sleeping. I have long hoped that the students of the
Institute might be the pioneers in the establishment of a
rational system of athletics, one which would not merely
draw into it the few already possessing high physical de-
velopment, but one which would provide exercise appro-
priate to their strength for those who are least capable of
competing, and who are on that account especially likely
to neglect it.
Finally, I will refer briefly to the importance of cultivating
social relations, especially among yourselves. There is no
faculty of more value to the engineer than that of dealing
easily and effectively with men, and it is one in which
Institute graduates, at the outset at least, are often accused
of being deficient. Work together, play together, eat to-
gether, exercise together, form societies together, especially
for such purposes as increase your information and interest
in non-professional matters, — only dont loaf together. The
Institute life is, and ought to be, a strenuous one in the sense
meant by President Roosevelt, — in the sense that no time
is to be wasted in idleness or in unstimulating amusements,
not at all in the sense that life here is to be all work and no
play. Active pleasures are, I believe, a more potent factor
than exercise itself in promoting both the mental and bodily
health, which, as expressed by the motto of the Institute,
Mens Sana in cor pore sanOy must go hand in hand. Such
pleasures are an almost necessary part of the activities that
lead to ultimate success; but mental apathy and physical
inertness have no place in the life of young men who aspire
to become leaders in their professions. Follow the advice of
Oliver Wendell Holmes :
Talk to First- Year Students ii
'*Shun such as lounge through afternoons and eves,
And on your dials write, Beware of thieves.'*
And do not forget the truth expressed by Longfellow, that
"The heights by great men reached and kept
Were not attained by sudden flight,
But they, while their companions slept.
Were toiling upward in the night."
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ENGINEERING EDUCATION*
AN INFORMAL DISCUSSION AT THE ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS, JUNE 2/, I906
Subjects for Discussion: "What is the Best Preparatory Educa-
tion for the Civil Engineering Profession i" " Is Technical Training
the Best Education for Executive Work?"
George F. Swain, M. Am. Soc. C E. (by letter). — Most people
will admit to-day that civil engineering, like other branches of en-
gineering, belongs to the learned professions, and should require a
preliminary technical training corresponding generally to that neces-
sary for the lawyer or the physician. There is much to be said for
the old apprentice system of becoming an engineer, or for the method
by which a young man enters an engineer's office after an ordinary
public school education, and slowly works his way along, studying,
as he learns, by doing, the practical details of the profession. En-
gineering is more — much more — common sense and "gumption"
than it is science, and the school cannot make up for a lack of these
qualities. Many of our best and most deservedly eminent engineers
are men who, by force of character and perseverance, have worked
themselves up in this way. Yet these men would probably be the
first to acknowledge the great advantage which a proper technical
education would have been to them, and they would not consider
for a moment bringing up their sons in the way which they followed.
Yet it is probable that they fail to realize the benefits which they
derived from the stern discipline of actual life and from the necessity
which they were under of making up for lack of opportunity by hard
work and diligent application. The trouble with the young man,
between the ages of sixteen and twenty-two, who is given the oppor-
tunity of a higher education, is that he fails to realize his opportu-
nity, and does not take advantage of it; and, as a result, many of
the graduates of technical schools and colleges have neither accurate
knowledge of any one subject nor the ability to think clearly and
* Discussion from Proceedings Am. Soc. C. £., vol. xxiii. p. 517.
Engineering Education 13
logically, nor the power of taking up a new subject and mastering
i» fundamental principles without assistance.
"I would set all the young men to work," said Socrates, "and
send all the old men to school," And this, while of course imprac-
ticable, involves a deep and fundamental truth; namely, that we
learn mostly by experience rather than by precept, and that only as
we approach middle life do we awaken to the advantages of thor-
ough training and accurate knowledge. Experience is the greatest
of all teachers, but is an expensive one. The great difficulty that
confronts the teacher is to awaken the student to a sense of his re-
sponsibility and his opportunity, to make him patient and even
anxious of correction, and to make him see that the true object of
his education is to train himself to accurate thinking, to high ideals,
and to a proper balance of all his faculties, so that he may make of
himself the best that is possible. As Dt. Munger has said, "Edu-
cation is to teach us how to live, not how to make a living."
It is undoubtedly true, however, that most young men who go to
a professional school with a proper sense of the opportunity, and
embrace it earnestly, will get from the course what they could not,
or at all events would not, get without it. But the technical school
cannot make an engineer: it can only give the opportunity for the
young man to acquire a training, an independence of mind, a char-
aaer, which will make him first of all a man, and show him how to
live, and further to acquire a familiarity with the fundamental prin-
dpies of science, which he ought to know in order to be an intelli-
gent engineer instead of a parrot, an imitator, a rule-of-thumb man.
The degree does not and cannot make the engineer, though some
schcwls apparently deceive themselves by thinking that it does. The
school cannot even teach: it can only offer opportunities for a man
to learn, for nothing is of real value in this world but what we gain
\yy our own efforts. The college is not a restaurant, where young
men come to be tilled, but a gymnasium, where opportunities are
offered for the development of all the faculties, not only mental, but
physical and moral. It is self-evident that a development of this
is the proper and necessary training for the highest success in
any profession, and while such development can in some i
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be obtained independent of the school, yet a school which offers
suitable opportunities ought to give what most men would not be
apt to obtain if left to themselves. After all, we are creatures of
habit, and habits acquired in early life, whether physical, mental, or
moral, are apt to remain, and, if bad, are hard to eradicate. Hence
the importance of acquiring proper habits of thought, as well as of
action, as early as possible.
Assuming, then, as a fundamental proposition, that a technical
education is the proper preparation for the civil engineering pro-
fession, and that few men have the character, the courage, and the
perseverance to be able to develop themselves unaided, the question
remains: What should be the character of that education, and how
far should it go. We confront once more the old question, which so
many able minds have discussed: "What knowledge is of most
worth i " In considering this question with reference to engineer-
ing education, one must never forget that the aim here, as in all
other education, should be first of all to make men. Engineering
education must not be narrow, must not be confined to strictly pro-
fessional subjects, but must be broad enough to develop the man on
all sides. At the same time we must remember one of the funda-
mental principles of the modern education, which is that, of two sub-
jects which will give equally good training, the more useful one
should be chosen. There is no excuse, at the present day, for teach-
ing subjects which will be of no possible use to a man in his profes-
sional or social relations, simply because they afford good mental
training, when there are many useful subjects which, if properly
taught, afford just as good or even better training. The interest of
the student will lie with the subject for which he can see a use, and
interest is a necessary factor in education. But even the useful
subjects cannot all be taught in a technical course of the usual length
or even in a college course followed by a professional course. Some
selection must be made. And here it will be well to bear in mind
that, as President Eliot once said, "The actual problem is not what
to teach, but how to teach." We must not endeavor to teach every-
thing which a man will need, but must make a judicious selection
of subjects, and teach these thoroughly, in such a way that the stu-
Engineering Education
itm will gain the power to take up and master new subjects by him-
self. And here is reached one of the fundamental and greatest de-
fects of education at the present day. Too much attention is devoted
to the question: What shall be taught ? and too little, or sometimes
almost none at all, to the question, how it should be taught. Much
time is devoted to the arrangement of the curriculum, and then an
important subject is assigned to a teacher who can neither interest
the students nor make them understand it, or who, perhaps, instead
of training them to think, and giving them in this way some power
of doing things they have never done before, simply turns his class-
room into a restaurant, and fills his pupils up with facts, the bearings
of which they are unable to appreciate, and which they promptly
forget. Comparatively little attention is paid to the appointment
of teachers, it being assumed, apparently, that, if a man understands
a subject, or appears to understand it, he can teach it to others. It
is not made a requisite for the teacher's post that a man shall have
been trained in pedagogics, that he shall know something of the
theory and history of education, or of psychology. These things
are neglected, and men are often appointed to high positions as
teachers who have had no training in education, who have to learn
■hat science as they would any other, and meanwhile at the expense
of their pupils. Good teachers are extremely rare, and the facuhy
for teaching is a gift, perhaps to a greater extent than most facul-
ties. With some men it is almost intuitive, and such men do not
require much training. But with most men it has to be learned.
Too many men teach because they could not succeed in practical
business life, and, as a matter of fact, many of them cannot teach
efficiently. Ask the best men in a class from any of our colleges
or professional schools, and they will probably agree in telling you
of important courses from which, through no fault of their own,
they derived neither information nor training, nor inspiration. It
is a great pity that the results of education cannot be quantitatively
expressed, and shown at the end of the year, in a balance sheet, in
dollars and cents; and, further, that trustees and faculties are not
dependent for their income upon the results of such a balance sheet.
To pursue this line of thought would carry us too far, but the writer's
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advice, to the young man who wishes to study any subject what-
ever, is to go to the institution where there are the best teachers of
that subject. Material equipment, laboratories, and so forth are
of no consequence in comparison. Mark Hopkins at one end of a
log and a student at the other make a university. The teachers of
engineering should study, not only engineering, but teaching, and
should study the latter more than the former. One of the most en-
couraging educational steps in recent years in America has been the
formation of the Society for the Promotion of Engineering Education.
The profession of teaching is one of the most important to the com-
munity, but it is not recognized as it ought to be, and it is not paid
as it ought to be. Some universities even expect to obtain men com-
petent to teach all branches of civil engineering and to occupy posi-
tions where they should be inspirers of young men to mental achieve-
ments and to high moral ideals, and all for ;( 1,200 a year. And even
the American Society of Civil Engineers does its part, the writer re-
grets very much to say, to keep down and render unattractive the
profession of teaching by refusing to recognize the work of a teacher
in charge of a department of engineering as professional experience
in charge of work. This society has preferred to recognize, as eli-
gible to full membership, the man who has had a few years' experi-
ence in giving lines and grades for sewers, or superintending simple
practical engineering works, in preference to the man who is in
charge of an engineering department of a technical school, and de-
votes himself to teaching and inspiring the future members and
leaders of the profession. In the writer's opinion, this society can
do no better work, to raise the dignity of engineering teaching and
of the engineering profession, than to remove this restriction from
its constitution. It will gain much, and lose nothing, by recogniz-
ing experience in teaching as equal to experience in practice as a
requisite for membership.
The curriculum of an engineering course should be almost en-
tirely prescribed, with few optional or elective studies. The main
opportunity for election should be between different lines of study,
as for instance between civil engineering, mechanical engineering,
electrical engineering, etc., but, the line or aim once chosen, the
luld be laid out by competent teachers, and should be pre-
scribed. The idea that students should be obliged to undertake
difficult and unpleasant tasks simply because they are difficult and
unpleasant is happily outgrown, but life is full of such tasks, and
one of the most useful results of a proper system of training is the
ability to do drudgery and to attack and surmount difficult tasks
cheerfully and successfully. One of the dangers of a too literal and
extreme application of the elective system is that, improperly under-
stood, it cultivates a tendency to shirk difficulties and a disposition
10 avoid unpleasant tasks.
One more point is to be considered. If the desirability of breadth
and utility is granted, the question is whether they should be arrived
at simultaneously or successively. It is held by many that they
should be attained successively; that the public school or secondary
school, which gives a boy his preparatory education, should be fol-
lowed by the college, which gives him his broad general education,
and this by the professional school, which gives hini his technical
education. This is the zone theory of education. The difficulty
with this arrangement is that during his college course the student
is working less earnestly and with a less definite aim in view than
if he were pursuing a professional course from the beginning. Every
institution of learning should be looked upon primarily as a place
where young men and women go to do hard work; and it should be
impossible for anybody to remain in the institution who does not
come in this spirit and conform to this requirement. Healthful and
wholesome amusements, recreation and exercises, should be a part
of the training, but secondary to the main objects in view. A wrong
attitude toward college work prevails to a great extent, not only
among young men, but among their parents as well. It is unfor-
tunately true that in most or at least in many colleges numbers of
young men dawdle away their time, doing little or nothing except
to cram for examinations; and that they emerge with little except
1 diploma and an enlarged cranium, and, perhaps, with a bad habit
or two. This should be made impossible. The writer has never
been connected with a college, but he knows from long experience
how difficult it is to make even students in a professional school
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awake to a due sense of their opportunities and of the proper re-
lations of things; and it must be much more difficult in a college,
where a larger proportion of students are browsing around without
any definite aim, and having a good time incidentally, giving no
serious consideration, before graduating, to the question of their
future careers. If this view is correct, it would seem to follow that
the student should be urged to select as early as possible his profes-
sional course, at least within broad limits, and that during his college
course, if he takes one, he should lay out his studies with distinct
reference to his future professional course. It would also seem that
some non-technical subjects should be carried on, even in the pro-
fessional school, so that interest in such studies should not be en-
tirely lost. Change of occupation is rest, and studies of different
kinds (as, for instance, history and mathematics) may each prove a
recreation to a mind wearied with the other. Such an arrangement
as has been outlined is really a continuous professional course from
the beginning, in which the proportion of professional studies in-
creases in each year: it allows the student to work always with a
definite aim in view, and at the same time the proportion of tech-
nical work in the early years is not so great as to preclude a change
of course if the student comes to feel, as he advances, that some
other branch of professional work than the one first selected seems
to be better fitted for his capacities.
Summing up the preceding discussion, the following are the prin-
ciples which the writer would lay down in answer to the question
which has been propounded:—
1. A technical education as given in our civil engineering schools
is, if properly appreciated and made use of, the best preparation for
the practice of the profession; and at the present day it is almost a
necessity.
2. In laying out an engineering course, the aim should be, first of
all, to develop broad-minded men, who can observe correctly, reason
logically, express themselves in language and on paper, — men with
imagination and with character and with good physical develop-
ment.
3. Useful subjects of study, which admit and require training in
Engineering Education ig
Inking, should be preferred to studies which are mere accomplish-
f the mind and observation
e!y give information.
what is taught is not as im-
;aching profession should be better
able men.
.gineering professions
4. Studies which involve disciplin
should be preferred to those which r
5. Subject to the above
poriani as how it is taught. The
paid and made more attractive t(
6. The curriculum leading to any of the t
should be almost entirely prescribed.
y. The choice of a profession should be made as early as prac-
ticable, and a continuous course should be arranged with that pro-
fession in view, from the beginning of the higher education. A
course of five years, or perhaps of six years, either in one institution
or in two, seems to be desirable for a thorough preparation.
8, The American Society of Civil Engineers should recognize the
dignity of the teaching profession by making experience in teaching
equal to experience in practice as a requirement for membership.
Passing now to a consideration of the question: "Is Technical
Training the Best Education for Executive Work?" the writer's
reply would depend upon the character of the technical training;
that is, upon what is taught, and more especially upon how it is
taugjhi. It is a common criticism that graduates of technical schools
are narrow, and that, while suited for subordinate positions, they
are not so well qualified for high administrative positions as collegt:
men. The writer believes that, taken broadly, this e
sound; that is to say, he does not believe that the avera
man is better fitted for administrative work or is any brc
the average technical graduate. Nevertheless, he believes
is much suggestiveness in the charge, and that the techni
may profit by considering it. The number of college graduates is
very much greater than the number of technical graduates, and
probably a larger proportion of the latter are from humble homes,
■vhere they have been denied social advantages, and are lacking in
polish, and perhaps in good manners. They have gone to the tech-
nical school because they knew that ihey would have to earn their
own living, for which they were obliged to prepare themselves as
rthan
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quickly as possible, and they have, by inheritance as well as by
force of circumstances, a tendency to take an interest only in the
practical professional work and to give little attention to acquiring
breadth of interest or comprehensiveness of view. They have looked
at everything from the professional standpoint and with a magnify-
ing glass, and they lack the mobility of mind that would enable them
to take in a problem or a condition in its entire scope or to appre-
ciate all the various sides of a question. Such an attitude is not that
of the successful administrator. The man who looks at a thing
through a microscope sees more — but he also sees less — than the
man who looks with the unaided eye; and the tendency in any de-
tailed study of a scientific or technical problem is to concentrate so
much attention on the details that the general relations are not per-
ceived. The engineering student is constantly under this tempta-
tion, and, unless it is counteracted by good teaching, it may soon be-
come a habit. Unfortunately, here again many teachers fail to do
what they should, being narrow themselves or lacking in a knowledge
of the large practical relations of the subjects which they teach. En-
gineering students constantly seem to the writer to be like men study- '
ing a book with a microscope, who can tell the details of each par-
ticular portion of the work, but who have failed to see what it was
all about.
It is not apparent to the writer, however, that engineering studies
are very different from other studies in a narrowing tendency. How
many students of history, for instance, arrive at correct general con-
clusions or accurate ideas regarding the general tendencies of a
period ? Here, as in the study of science, there seems to be about
equal opportunity for spending so much time upon detail that gen-
eral relations are obscured.
A certain largeness of vision is essential for administrative work,
but, in order to judge correctly as to the relative value of technical
and general education as a preparation, we must not only consider
what technical education can be and ought to be, but, instead of
comparing college graduates with technical graduates, we must
consider whether the same man would be better fitted by the college
course or by the technical course. In doing this, the following are
some of the elements to be considered : —
I. Most executive or administrative work has to do with engi-
neering or involves engineering as an important element. Our rail-
roads, mines, manufacturing establishments, etc., depend upon ap-
plied science; that is, upon some branch of engineering. A knowl-
edge of engineering, therefore, if it is accompanied by breadth of
ticw, largeness of conception, and the personal qualities necessary,
must be of great advantage in rendering the administrative officer
able to form his own opinions, and in enabling him to direct the
energies of his staff in the directions most productive of efficiency^
economy, and industrial development.
1. Scientific study certainly has the great moral advantage of
training men to search for truth, to keep their minds open until a
result is obtained, and to be satisfied with no makeshifts or evasions.
Such an attitude of mind must be consonant with the highest kind
of administration, however much it may conflict with the necessi-
ties of politics, graft, or deception, which seem to be the ruling ele-
ments in some executive positions.
3- Scientific study and the pursuit of truth for its own sake con-
duce to honesty, both of mind and of action, to frankness and fear-
lessness, and to uprightness of purpose. However narrow engineers
may be, the writer believes that for these qualities just mentioned
they are not excelled by the members of any other profession.
4. Technical training, and particularly technical experience in
the handling of men, is clearly of advantage in any executive posi-
tion.
After a consideration of these elements, the writer — while ready
to admit the fact that many men technically trained lack the breadth
of view and adaptability which is essential in executive work — be-
lieves nevenheless that technical training, if the course of study is
properly laid out, with a proper proportion of liberalizing studies
and pursued under teachers who direct the students always toward
the larger view, is the best preparation for executive work.
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NOTES ON STUDYING IN PARIS
The editors of the Review have told me that it would be of some
interest to the alumni to have a brief account of my last year's
experience as a student in Paris.
When the year's leave of absence was granted me in August, 1905,
President Pritchett suggested that it might be of benefit to the
Institute instruction for me to familiarize myself with the methods of
teaching Descriptive Geometry in the French technical schools,
especially at the Beaux-Arts. Descriptive Geometry is essentially
French in its origin, having been invented by Monge, one of the
founders of the Ecole Polytechnique in Paris, and this subject has
always received special attention in mathematical and draughting
instruction in all French schools.
At the Institute we require Descriptive Geometry of all our
students. It has from the beginning been considered of great
benefit in the elementary and preparatory training for our technical
and scientific work, although it owes its position in our general
first-year instruction more to its value in training the mind and
imagination than because of its direct application to problems of
draughting.
The school year in Paris begins the first week in November.
Arriving in that city the last of August, I had plenty of opportunity
for looking over the ground, meeting the professors, and arranging
for attendance at lectures. I found the time ample for the registra-
tion problem, but all too short for the more important preparation
in conversational French. It is extraordinary how suddenly a
foreigner relapses from confidence to timidity when his interlocutor
changes from a cafe waiter to *a professor at the University.
The conversational French with which he has met so boldly the
exigencies of travel fails entirely when he trys to present abstract
ideas to one who is as well or better informed on a subject than he
himself.
A few weeks of such tentative talks as I was able to have with
the mathematical professors soon put me in a most humble
Studying in Paris
23
frame of mind,^the proper attitude fur the student. I obtained
manuscript notes of the lectures at the Polytechnique, and all
the text-books used in the different Lycees and in the Ecole Cen-
trale, and arranged, after a personal interview with M. Pillet of the
Beaux-Arts, to attend his lectures in Descriptive Geometry with the
regular students. M. Pillet, who has for so many years given instruc-
tion in this subject at the Beaux-Arts and at many other technical
schools in Fiance, is undoubtedly the most effective lecturer in any
of the University schools. His attractive manner, his magnetic per-
lonaHty, make his lectures in this subject fascinating to all students.
He has written several text-books, elementary and advanced, but
they ctjnvey no idea of the power of the man to present his subject
before an audience in an attractive and interesting way. M. Pillet
is a draughtsman, and illustrates his talks every moment by chalk
drawings on the board. Those who have seen Professor Morse, of
Salem, illustrate his talks with blackboard drawings, can form some
idea of the manner in which M. Pillet presents his problems in De-
scriptive Geometry to a mixed audience of artists and architects.
He presents each problem as if he were for the first time discovering
the geometrical principle which that problem involves, and his audi-
ence feels as if it were assisting at the discovery and invendon of
new mathematical laws.
These lectures of M. Pillet began at eight o'clock in the morning,
which necessitated rising on the dark, wintry mornings at seven, and
hurrying through cold, uncomfortable streets befoie daylight. The
lecture-room had to be illuminated by gas in order that the black-
board might be seen. No such thing as roll-call or attendance was
ever taken; but, if one were live minutes late, he was obliged to
stand, as it was itnpossible to get a seat after the beginning of the
Had I left France in the middle of the winter, 1 would have been
much more enthusiastic over the method used there in teaching
Descriptive Geometry than 1 now am. The results of examinations
in this subject have shown that the ratio of the number of those
who really acquired a knowledge of the subject to the whole audience
h less at the Beaux-Arts than it is with us. Theirs is a veiy
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pleasant way in which to acquire information^ — pleasant to both
lecturer and listener; but it is the lecturer who has done the work,
and not the listener, and the result is very disappointing from an
educational standpoint. I learned that in general American stu-
dents do not take this course of M. Fillet's, but resort to private
tutoring in order to pass the examinations. To acquire a real knowl-
edge of a subject, one must do the work himself with his own head
and hands. There was a certain glamour over the whole subject
when I first entered the classes, probably due to the fact that the
surroundings were strange and interesting and the language foreign,
which passed away with familiarity; and, although I learned much
that I hope will be useful in the development of our own courses of
instruction, I do not feel that a wholesale adoption of the French
method would be beneficial to us.
Directly after my return I talked over with Professor Adams the
work of last year at the Institute, and was able to compare very
well the two systems of instruction, and I must confess that the
Institute work did not suffer much by this comparison. I realized
that active work had been going on during my absence, and
that the new course, based soundly on many years' experience, was
indeed better adapted to our needs than the courses which I had at-
tended. This does not by any means imply that I think the time
spent in foreign study wasted. Such comparisons of work may do
much good in developing the critical faculty, and may act as a stim-
ulus for the development of new ideas, even when there is little
direct adoption of methods.
With regard to the opportunities in general for foreign students
in France I would say that since 1896 there has been a great change
in the attitude of the universities in regard to their admission. At
the present time the conditions governing admission and the require-
ments for degrees are quite similar to those long prevailing in Ger-
many. This change in the attitude of the French University is al-
ready evidenced by the number of foreign students attending ad-
vanced scientific and literary courses at the Sorbonne. There are
in Paris many opportunities for advanced study that are unequalled
in any other parts of the world, and it is not difiicult for a graduate
Studying in Pari
25
of our colleges to obtain a Doctorate of the University (a special
degree given to foreigners) after two years' study. 1 do not think
that French engineering schools appeal to Americans so much as
do the schools of Pure Science, Literature, Music, and Art. The
expenses of two years' residence can be made much the same as
those in a German university town. The fees are merely nominal
until you publish your thesis and distribute the copies, and never
amount to a sum serious enough to be especially provided for. The
Doctorate of the University which foreigners receive is not a degree
entitling them to practise their profession of teaching, or otherwise,
in France, as does the other degree of the University; but it is all
that a foreigner usually desires to obtain from advanced university
With regard to student life in Paris I may say that I think this sub-
ject has been too frequently written up by outside observers with
an idea of presenting a picturesque rather than a true view of the
actual conditions. Outside of the purely professional schools there
are a great many foreigners, and last year the Russians were in the
preponderance. Most of these students were extremely poor, and
found it difficult to furnish the mearis for actual existence- They
were helped to some extent by the Student Association and by in-
dividuals. One was almost reminded of medixval times, when stu-
dents and beggars were synonymous terms in Paris. The very cheap
restaurants where many of these students take their meals are
similar to the live and ten cent lunch counters ol'our own student
neighborhoods. There is no such general fraternal feeling among
the students as exists in our universities, — no such thing as class or-
ganizations to bind the men together, — and it is only when a body
of ihcm take particular offence at some remark of a professor that
ihey are inspired to act in unison. Then their cries are loud enough
to be heard in the surrounding streets. The only students who seem
really to enjoy their companionship and life together are the students
of the Beaux-Arts. These are painters, sculptors, and architects;
and. as they do their work in studios under a chosen master, they
become intimately acquainted, and form very pleasant and lasting
friendships. Allowance must be made for these obse
they are necessarily superficial.
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To one studiously inclined Paris affords wonderful opportunities
during the winter for attending lectures by the most celebrated pro-
fessors, without any charge or formality. At the College de France
and the Sorbonne open lectures are given during every hour of the
day by the most distinguished men on their faculties. While in
Paris I met several American gentlemen who, without any pretence
of being students and without even registering their names at any
bureau, were attending four and five lectures daily at different uni-
versities, keeping this up for months. This free-lecture system can
but remind a Bostonian of the Lowell Institute.
As a mere matter of experience in Paris, I will state that I had an
opportunity to attend a session of the French Academy when a new
Immortal read the eulogy of his predecessor, and was received into
the ranks of this distinguished body. Far more interesting, however,
than the address of this man, whose fame was not so wide-spread
as that of many, was the sight of some of the well-known authors in
their coats embroidered with palms. It was interesting to have M.
Anatole France, Victorien Sardou, Francois Coppee, and others
pointed out.
The public examination of the candidates for the degrees of Doctor
of Law, of Letters, and of Medicine, were also interesting. And it
was entertaining and instructive to listen to a series of lectures on
the " Probleme Negre des Etats-Unis" at the Bureau of Anthro-
pology.
I lived during the year in a pension in the centre of the Latin
Quarter, — a pension which was really the remnant of one of the
mediaeval colleges. I associated with many American students, and
became as nearly a student myself as one is likely to become who has
held the role of professor for twenty years.
In June, at the invitation of President Pritchett, I attended as
delegate the fiftieth jubilee meeting of the great Society of German
Engineers at Berlin. There were about two thousand people present
at the general banquet. This German^engineering society embraces
all classes of engineers, — civil, mechanical, electrical, mining, etc., —
and is probably the largest society of this character in the world.
The meeting lasted about two weeks, papers being read in the morn-
Studying in Paris
ings and excursions taken in rhe afternoons. There was a Grand
Opera night especially for the society, and a celebration with fire-
works at ihe Halenzee Garden, where some ten thousand or more
were present. A visit paid to rhe Charlottenburg Engineering School
gave me a chance for comparison with the French schools, and I
must say that the equipment at Charlottenburg surpassed anything
seen in Paris, and the general plan of education appealed to me as
decidedly more praciical.
In conclusion 1 may say that in my opinion American students
are now welcomed to all European universities more cordially
than ever before, and that our degrees are being more generally
recognized as entitling the owner to educational privileges. Surely
a year or two of residence in France or Germany will be found most
rofitable and enjoyable to any graduate who can afford the time.
Alfred E. Burton.
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ADDRESS BY WILLIAM WHITMAN
AT A BANQUET IN HONOR OF SIR WILLIAM
HENRY PERKIN
(ALGONQUIN CLUB, BOSTON, OCT. 10, 1906)
Mr. Toastmaster and Gentlemen^ — I feel deeply the honor of your
Committee's invitation to say a few words to you at this time on
behalf of the manufacturers of this Commonwealth, those who rep-
resent commercial interests, those who consume the products of
that great industry which owes its marvellous growth to the life-
work of our distinguished guest. I shall be brief.
You know Sir William's contribution to society, and you are aware
of his reward. The manufacturers of the world, and we of this
Commonwealth, owe him a debt which time cannot outlaw. The
nations pay him tribute. There is no discordant note in the uni-
versal psalm of praise that must sound so pleasantly to his ears,
the love and gratitude of his fellow-men.
The spirit of genius that inspired our distinguished guest in his
work is the attendant spirit of our print works, our dye-houses, our
chemical works, all kindred industries, and also of our seats of
learning with their extensive laboratories of research. It is the
spirit of development that will watch over the progress of his great
work, — the spirit that has led man to adapt his new ideas to the
physical resources of life for his comfort and his general welfare.
In studying this spirit, I have turned to Sir William's writings.
Certain brief expressions linger in my mind, and they furnish a
theme. In commenting on the industry which he originated,
he says: —
There is one feature connected with this industry and its great develop-
ment which is of interest, and that is the immense amount of employment it
has created for men of all classes, and, of course, especially for the working
classes. When one considers its ramifications and its influence on other
industries, it is difficult to gauge this, but it is often a very pleasant thought
to me. . . .
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In another instance he says of himself and his
Tile n« result of our work should be the benefit of manlcind.
And again he says with reference to the coal-tar color industry; —
was the outcome of scientific research, and also
industry. When
The origin and foundation was the outcome of scientific rest
id development has been due to research, hence its unique
marvellous growth, the fruit of the union of scie
I was young, it was thought quite infra dig. for a scientific man (
himself with industry. The possibility of becoming a manufacturer, owing
to the discovery of Mauve made me feel this very much. . . . The union
of science and industry has had most beneficial results, because they have
been handmaids to each other in the most remarkable way, chemical science
having made progress it never would have made without the aid of this
industry.
Much of the man is revealed in these words. They abound with
philanthropy and a noble purpose, but. as I read them, I forget the
man and become filled with the ideas which his words suggest.
We note that the wonderful growth of that industry which its
originator has said should have as its net resultche benefit of manlcind
was due to the union of science and industry,— scientific research
with its discoveries and development of new ideas and industry
with its application of those ideas to material things for the benefit
of n.ankind. And, then, we note that the man who tells us these
things was disturbed in his youth by the opinion prevalent in Eng-
land thai it was quite beneath a scientific man's dignity to be asso-
ciated with industry.
It is here, gentlemen, that I find my theme, for there is borne to our
ears to-day a cry against "commercialism," against commercial
men, the men governing great industries which have, in my opinion,
as their net result the benefit of mankind. The cry is like an echo
of that sin-.ilar cry in England that disturbed our distinguished
Our scientific men, our men of learning, our preachers, and many
other educated and intellectual men have expressed their fear of
what they believe to be a great danger of modern times. This
danger they have been pleased to call "commercialism." Recent
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unhappy revelations have increased their laments, until the word
'^ commercialism" is used as a term of reproach and as tainting
or corrupting the body politic.
Throughout history those men who may be associated in our minds
with the word "science" have won greater regard than those en-
gaged in industry, whatever their relative contribution to the world's
advance. Ought this to be so ? Is there any good reason for sup-
posing that the development of a new idea, for example, is a greater
contribution to the world's progress than the application of that idea
to the material comforts of man, so that it will inure to the benefit
of a whole community ? Is the inventor a greater benefactor than
the man who places the resultant benefits of the invention at the
disposal of the many ? It is, of course, impossible to answer these
questions. The human mind cannot measure a man's contribution
to the common good. Yet, certainly, each should receive his share
of the world's regard. There should be no prejudice created in
the popular mind against the men of commerce.
At this point it may be well to ask. What is commercialism?
What is the spirit of commercialism which is so criticised to-day ?
If we turn to the books, we find the word "commercialism" tersely
defined as "the commercial spirit or method"; "the methods and
strict business principles of men engaged in commerce," or, in other
words, engaged in the interchange of the commodities of the world.
The spirit of commercialism is a noble spirit, which finds its true
expression in those simple words, " Do unto others as you would be
done by." The teachings of business men throughout the world have
been based upon fairness and honesty. The great work of the busi-
ness world has been, and always will be, done upon honor and in-
tegrity. The universal teaching of all nations leads men to condemn
those who are not honest and fair in their dealings with their fellow-
men. The true spirit of commercialism should ennoble, and not
degrade, and those men who are called "commercial," who adapt new
ideas to physical things for the material comfort of mankind, are
performing a noble office, as noble, I believe, as those more learned
and scholarly men who create these new ideas. An invention by
itself may do little good, but the application of that invention to
, by
increase the resources and raciiities of man may change a whule
nation. In an address on the "Commercial Value of Ideas and
Physical Facts" by the late Chauncy Smith, I find these words: —
And though men engage in commerce foi gain, and not as a benevolent
employment, yet any commercial man who cherishes an honorable pride,
as he should, in the dignity of his profession, and in what it does for the
trorld, may felicitate himself upon the undoubted fact that commerce, in
ministering to the wants of men in the darkest parts of the eanh and stimu-
lating their desires for what civihzation can furnish, is doing more for their
advancement than all the benevolent and missionary enterprises of the age.
1 should be happier in quoting this if the last lines read "is doing
perhaps as much for their advancement as the benevolent and mis-
sionary enterprises." We cannot say that they are doing more.
The commercial man and the theorist each has his place, each per-
forms his work, and the two by their combined efforts benefit the
world. No prejudice should belittle the contribution of either one.
The idea that commercial men are actuated more than other
selfish motives is an erroneous one. It is human nature for t
individual to toil for his own interest. Without the stimulus of
self-advance there would be no progress. The man of science, the
man of learning, and the man of commerce all seek an advance, but
they Seek their reward in different forms.
To-night we have as our guest a man whose point of view it will
be well for all to adopt, a man of theory and of practice, a man who
realizes that the benefit of his life-work has been the fruit of the
"union of science and industry," and who, undoubtedly, believes
that the man of commerce and of industrial affairs is entitled to full
credit for the part he has played in the development of a great work.
In closing, I may say that, if 1 doubted for a moment the true
spirit of commercialism, 1 should struggle with that doubt, and try to
believe that honesty is the best policy, and that fair dealing is the
basis of all our commerce.
When Mr. Garfield was nearing his death, at his request he was
placed where he could gaze quietly out over the ocean. In writing
of him, our great statesman, Mr. James G. Blaine, concludes with
this wonderful thought, —
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Let us believe that in the silence of the receding worid he heard the great
waves breaking on a farther shore, and felt already upon his wasted brow
tlie breath of the eternal morning.
What a world of happiness is expressed in the few words, "Let us
believe" i And I, at this point, find myself happy in saying to all
commercial men. Let us believe that the true spirit of commercial-
ism is based upon honesty and fair dealing, and the ancient tradition
that we should do unto others as we would be done by, and that
that spirit is a noble spirit which should be spoken of with reverence,
and not with scorn.
Certain items thai stand out in the memory of last summer's visit
to Great Britain and the Continent will be jotted down hen', with
the hope that they will be found interesting to the readers of the
Review; formal reports of certain investigations can be found in
the ^arterly, if any one cares to look for them.
The objects of the visit were to see shipyards, experimental
model stations and colleges where naval architecture is taught.
Beginning with the last item, it may be noted that British naval con-
structors are educated at a governmental college at Greenwich, and
that French constructors are educated at a governmental school in
Paris. Both are restricted in numbers, and admission is now
limited to citizens of the respective countries, except that a few
Japanese are educated at Greenwich. Formerly admission was
more liberal, and some of the leading American naval architects,
both in and out of the navy, were educated at these schools. The
German naial constructors get their education at the Technische
Hochschule at Char lot ten burg or at a new school at Dantzig. The
courses at these schools are open to all, and a graduate from the
course of naval architecture takes his chance at a governmemal
position, if he chooses.
The English Royal Naval College is beautifully situated in the
Greenwich Naval Hospital Buildings, which were one of the royal
palaces in the time of Elizabeth. Any meddling with the old build-
ings (designed by Sir Christopher Wren) is properly considered to be
sacrilege, and so, when they recently installed an engineering labora-
lory, it was j)ut in the old fives court behind the original facade. The
laboratory, though small, is to be first-class. The college is of the
highest ranlc,^ — perhaps a little conservative, and with an abstract
xihematical bias; but, if so, the new Director of Education to the
Admiralty will know how to find a remedy. In passing, it may be
noted that after the Admiralty had decided to reform their entire
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educational system they chose a leading engineering educator.
Professor J. A. Ewing, of Cambridge University, and have given him
a free hand. The English certainly are practical in their ways.
The French school for naval constructors is lodged in a hand-
some old residence on Boulevard Montparnasse. It might aflFord
somewhat restricted accommodations, were it not that the numbers
are small and form only two classes, which are drawn from the
Ecole Polytechnique at the end of the two years' course there. They
have recently set up shops for teaching hand-tool work in the old
carriage house. A notable thing in this course is that there is only
one lecture in a day, but that it is two to three hours long. One can-
not withhold his admiration for the endurance of both professors
and students. The approved French method of lithographing
lecture notes is in force, and the notes were oflFered liberally to the
writer. It is from this school, or in connection with it, that the
greater part of the superb French literature on naval architecture and
ship-building has been produced.
At the Technische Hochschule at Charlottenburg there is a
grand course for naval architects and marine engineers, with six
professors, several lecturers, and three hundred students. Even
with the German system, which appears well calculated to dis-
courage graduation, there are twenty or thirty graduates from this
department yearly. Two of the professors are naval constructors
detailed to teach warship design. A recommended course of study
requires four years' residence (at this or some other high school), and
a candidate for the diploma must have worked a year in shipyards
or engine works. An enormous amount of ship-drawing is required
and considerable marine engine drawing from the naval architects.
For marine engineers the weight of the work is shifted to engine
drawing. Finally, the thesis consists of the design of a ship in great
detail, or of the machinery from the marine engineer. Many draw-
ings seen were in pencil only, preserved assiduously from being
soiled.
The large number of students has demanded an elaborate system
of assigning and controlling problems that recalled methods of our
engineering laboratories. These technical high schools having the
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rank of u
eluding academic
s h:
c free do I
There is. however, i
of ihe reeonimended
;rited certain university traditions, in-
that each teacher may teach what and
h student may learn or not, as he pleases.
fact, a very cojnplete control by the Faculty
lurse, and no man who has been at a technical
Thoi
ichool need have it explained to him that the sequence of studies in
iuch a course is practically automatic in its control of student work,
lugh no student is forced to take the recommended course,
it is easy to believe that no candidate for the diploma wanders far
from it. Having in mind our inviolable rule of 720 hours a term,
which our Secretary administers remorselessly, a natural inquiry
was. How many hours a day do these German students work ? Such
3 question was declared unanswerable, — each student did as he
chose; but the attorneys' device of narrowing upper and lower limits
elicited the information that eight hours a day would be about right.-
Thus is the opinion of our own Faculty vindicated.
The Scottish universities have very short terms, that of the Uni-
versity of Glasgow lasting from the 20th of October to the 20th of
March, so that a visit during term time was impossible. A notable
maner is that this atrangemcnt permits students to follow the custom
of pupilage or apprenticeship in engineering offices or works. Certain
firms near Glasgow co-operate in this matter, counting time in col-
lege toward the apprenticeship, and in some cases giving financial
assistance. This university was the first to establish a course in
naval architecture not under governmental control. The policy
from the beginning has been to place the department in the hands
of a successful practising naval architect. As a matter of fact, all
incumbents of the chair of naval architecture have been graduates
of the college at Greenwich. There appears to be growing complaint
that the private practice tends to become more exigent in its demands.
A very well-established course in naval architecture was found
at the .\rmstrong College at Newcastle-on-Tyne, the instruction
having been given thus far by a lecturer. Recently a guarantee fund
of £800 for five years has been raised, to secure as a professor some
well-known naval architect, and what was in elFect an advertisement
for such a person was issued. This method, which sounds strange
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to an American ear, appears to be well established in Scotland, and
surprise was expressed that it might be considered infra dig, to
apply in answer to an advertisement. Another technical college
advertised two or three years ago for a professor of natural philosophy,
and had eleven answers, — all from men who would have been avail-
able. But, when they advertised for a secretary and director (a man
uniting some of the duties of the president and of a secretary of an
American college), there were three hundred replies; which shows
that a man may know the limitations of his training, but seldom
doubts his judgment.
One of the most interesting features of the trip was the oppor-
tunity to see stations for towing ship models such as we have at
Washington. This method of investigation was initiated by Mr.
William Froude, who had previously investigated the probable
rolling of the "Great Eastern" by aid of models. The first experi-
mental tank was established by him for the Admiralty about 1872,
and a later one at Haslar in 1886. Here have been made the
famous investigations by Mr. Froude and his son, Mr. R. E. Froude,
the present scientific expert to the Admiralty. Professor Ewing,
who had visited the Institute the year before while investigating
educational methods in America, very kindly gave me introduction
to the chief constructor. Sir Philip Watts, through whose in-
fluence an engagement was arranged for me to meet Mr. Froude at
Haslar. The day at that station, seeing the arrangements for mak-
ing and towing models, for testing propellers, and for making waves
and investigating their effects on the models, and talking in a familiar
manner with the leading exponent of the method concerning all the
interesting questions relating to it, would have been well worth a
trip across the Atlantic. The technical aspect of this matter is
treated in an article in the current number of the Sluarterly^ so
that there is less excuse for prolixity here. The first impression
and the last impression of the station itself was the admirably practi-
cal adaptation of the means to the end. Nothing was lacking that
could add to the convenience and certainty of the work of the station,
but nothing was done for the sake of appearances. A notable feat-
ure was the extent to which wood entered into the construction of the
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carriage and the measuring am
with the evident intention of s
apparatus was in place which
waves. In use it has been foui
have the peculiarity thai
3rding devices, and in all cases
ig lightness and stiffness. An
intended to make trochoidal
make irrotacional waves, which
>egin to break at the angle of 120°.
All the models are made of paraffine hardened by beeswax, as is the
practice at all European stations. The opinion was expressed that
this material is desirable only where high temperatures cannot he
expected. At the ItaHan tank at Spezia they said they had no
difficulty with temperature, but that the length should not exceed
twelve feet, and at Berlin models are made twenty-one feet long. It
may be mentioned that at Washington models are made of wood,
and are about twenty feet long, paraffine having been rejected on
account of its weakness and liability 10 deformation in hot weather.
Wood has other advantages, and it has been found desirable to store
all important models, which could not be conveniently done if they
were made of paraffine. Similar stations were seen at Spezia, Ber-
lin, Bremerhaven, at John Brown & Co's. yard on the Clyde, and at
ihe Leven Shipyard at Dumbarton. Each had features of interest,
but, in general, they were of a technical nature, and, further, all
were more or less direct copies of the Admiralty tank. The tank at
Dumbarton, belonging to William Denny & Bros., has, however,
special interest in that it has been in continuous use for twenty-two
years, and a member of the firm said that, if they had another, they
would keep it busy also. He further gave the opinion that every
important yard should have its own tank, but that there are matters
of general scientific interest that could be best treated at an open
iiation that should not be hampered by governmental secrecy
or by trade jealousy. This point was emphasized by the fact that a
recent station is even now building up a necessary series of data
which exists at every well-established station, but is locked up in
archives or private records. One such station is now in operation
in America, at the University of Michigan, and is described in a paper
recently read before the Society of Naval Architects and Marine
Engineers. One cannot avoid the question why the Institute should
not lead in this matter, as in all other lines of scientific investigation.
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A large number of dockyards and shipyards were visited, but
attention will be directed only to a few salient features. For ex-
ample, the ^^Dreadnought" was seen in dock at Portsmouth, but there
was no invitation to go aboard, nor was there any lengthy descrip-
tion offered. This ship was launched four months after the keel was
laid, and has completed her trials within the year; and yet the build-
ing slip shows no special arrangements for facilitating work. It
was a case of employing all the men that could work without inter-
ference, and of seeing that no delay should arise. At private yards
two cruisers were seen at a distance, for which the only information
oflFered was that they must not tell for whom they were building.
Now it appears that they, and one more of the same class, are
cruiser battleships faster than any large ships afloat, and only less
powerful than the "Dreadnought."
A peculiar feature was seen at Toulon, on the Mediterranean, and
at Stettin, on the Baltic; namely, building slips were excavated at
the lower end below the water level, and gates were provided to ex-
clude the water during building, so that the ship was in effect built
partly in dock and partly above ground. The wet end was in some
cases used for docking small craft. Both seas, it will be remem-
bered, are free from tides. The noted yard of Anseldo-Armstrong,
near Genoa, where was built the "Cristobal Colon," which was
beached and cast away near Santiago, has its water front on the open
bay, and ships are launched on a temporary foreslip over the beach.
A notable feature at all the Italian yards was the location of machinery
in the open through the yard, more especially now that electric
transmission of power is widely used. The climate, of course,
favors this arrangement. Rather curiously, a similar tendency was
noted on the Baltic, with the addition of a galvanized iron shelter;
but even on the Baltic they do not have the semi-arctic winter of
New England.
The German yards visited are of recent construction, with the most
approved arrangements for transportation of material and machinery.
They make one think of the new American yards, both countries
having the advantage of starting with a free field. But the questions
of general arrangement of transportation of material in the yard are
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far from setiied, there being no two yards in existence that are quite
alike, though for that matter location and type of construction must
always have a determining influence. At one of the most progressive
yards, after a member of the firm had shown everything else, the
question was raised concerning transportation of material, for that
yard lacked the towering structures by which one can commonly
locate a shipyard in the distance. With a laugh he said that he was
not in the habit of saying anything on that question unless asked.
Then he proceeded to explain a most complete and carefully devised
method fitted to their method of corjstruction, the two having been
developed together and being exact counterparts. Further inquiry
discovered the same method in another important yard, with modi-
fications to suit conditions.
One of the most interesting yards was that ai which a particular
type of cargo vessel is built, or perhaps we may say manufactured,
for they are all very nearly alike, and all features of the establish-
ment are developed on the factory system. They build just twenty-
four ships a year. They have commonly just two ships fitting out
at the dock. When visited, the engine shop had six engines from the
same drawings in process of erection, and six more were in the shop.
No hesitation is shown in scrapping a toot, ifa better can be found to
replace it. It was said that it was necessary to import American
machinery tools to start the British cool-makers out of the old ruts,
hut that British-made tools are preferred when the right kind can be
had, because they are stiffer.
One of the most recent features is the introduction of converter gas
for heating furnaces and for power. Two important shipyards
on the Clyde — namely, John Brown & Co. and William Beardmore
& Co. — depend entirely on the use of this gas. Now it appears that
a critical feature of the system is the production of ammonium sul-
phate as a by-product, which can be sold so as to reduce by half the
cost of the coal used; that is, from six shillings to three shillings per
ton. And thus is a new bond of interest brought about between
navigation and agriculture.
The new giant Cunarders were seen under construction at the yards
of Swan it Hunter and of John Brown & Co., and the steam tur-
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bine shops of the latter company. Seeing the turbines in the
machine shop, one realizes that it is the modern development of
large and accurate machine tools that makes them possible. Clear-
ances are calculated in thousandths of an inch, while it is to be
remembered that Watt thought he had made a real advance when
he had reduced the inequalities of his cylinder to the thickness of
a shilling. Steam turbine builders predict that a few years will
reduce the marine engine to a museum curiosity; but meanwhile
the internal combustion engine is even now building that is to con-
test the field with the turbine.
C. H. Peabody, ^77.
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41
THE INCOME FUND
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE, PRESEIfTED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, JAN. 18, I907
The total subscription to the Income Fund to date is $281,047,10,
pledged by I,6q8 subscribers. The amount due as first instalment
of the fund is $70,032.91, — an amount somewhat larger than one-
fifth of the total subscription, because of pledges made by some for
a single payment only, and because others who pledged a certain
sum annually for five years have preferred to make a single payment
covering their entire subscription.
Ofihis amount of $70,032. 91 now due, we have received $60,916.41,
leaving yet unpaid $9, 1 16.50. This sum is due from 299 subscribers,
but 69 of these men, having pledged $2,366, have either written us,
asking for the privilege of delaying this payment because of busi-
ness or other reasons, or have in other ways signified their intention
of paying at a later date, leaving 230 subscribers pledging $6,750.50
from whom we have not directly heard. The reasons for this non-
payment are doubtless many. Business reverses may account for
some of the delinquents, pure negligence is no doubt the cause in
other cases, while many feel that the afFairs of the Institute are
unsettled as to its policy and future, and are unwilling to give until
the uncertainly is removed. The Committee believes that the latter
class are defeating their own desires, and that, if they became more
intimately acquainted with the status of affairs and the earnest
co-operation which exists among the Corporation, Faculty, and
alumni to solve our problems, they would recognize the need for all
to pull together at the present time and help mould the future to
their mind.
The delinquents are divided among the classes: —
ig 1868-1S80
36 i88o--i8<)o
142 . . 1890-1906
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The sums due from the classes of *68, '70, '71, '79, and '80, have
been paid in full.
A number of subscribers have made a second payment on their
pledges, and the amount thus received is $3,005. Interest on the
funds in the hands of the treasurer of the committee, less collec-
tion charges on foreign checks, amounts to $712.91.
In addition to the sum received from the subscribers to the fund,
friends interested in its success have made gifts for the work of the
campaign, amounting to $1,124.50, so that our total receipts for
fund work have been $65,758.82.
Of the amount we have received, $59»734*32 has been handed
to Mr, Wigglesworth as treasurer of the Technology Fund Com-
mittee. $5,396.91 was expended in the campaign for subscriptions,
this amount covering the labor, printing, postage, and general ex-
pense of our work. $516.45 is the cost to date of collecting the first
instalment of the fund, and $111.14 remains in our hands for cur-
rent expenses.
In the report of Mr. Wigglesworth for the past year, as Treasurer
of the Institute, the amount received from the Income Fund is
stated to be $42,583.61. It should be noted that this report is of
the date of October i, and therefore does not correspond with
the amount collected as stated above, much of which was received
after that date. In fact, the Institute has now received from the
fund $53,229.11, leaving in Mr. Wigglesworth 's hands, as Treasurer
of the fund, $6,140.71, which he has not as yet been authorized to
transfer to the Institute treasury.
In October last the Alumni Association assumed control of our
office, expanding it into an alumni headquarters, and assuming,
among other duties, the clerical work which the continuation of
the work of the Income Fund Committee will entail. While our
work has been in progress, the clerical force and office facilities of
the Fund have been used by the Alumni Association and various
class organizations for the addressing and mailing of circulars and
notices. For this work a charge has been made, covering the actual
cost, and the amount so charged was $1,293.49, for which we have
received payment in full.
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Tliese accounts are given below in a more compact form: —
Gifts for especial work of the Income Fund Com-
mirtee 21,124.50
Payments from the Alumni Association, Class
Secretaries, and others, for work done . . . 1,293.49
■Payments from subscribers 63,921.4.1
Interest on bank deposit, less collection charges 711-91
«67,os2.3l
ExpfnJituTfs
.^mount turned over to Mr. Wiggleswonh, Treas-
urer, and interest ;fi59,734.3i
Amount expended for work for Alumni Association,
Class Secretaries, and others 1,293.49
Con of campaign for subscriptions: —
I.,abor . , 12,171. ;5
Postage i.5'389
Printing 1,104.84
Miscellaneous expenses 506.63
5.396-91
Cost of collecting the fund :—
Ubor *+i9'9S
pMUge 67,20
Printing 19.30
5'6-4S
Amount in the hands of the committee for current
cspcnse 111.14
<57.os1.31
The Committee wishes to express its cordial appreciation of the
assistance of many men in its campaign and its sincere thanks to
the subscribers for their hearty response to its efforts.
Edwakd G. Thomas, Secretary.
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CX)RPORATION NOTES
A Stated meeting of the Corporation was held on Dec. 12, 1906,
the main purpose being to hear the annual reports of the Presi-
dent and Treasurer, extracts from which appear on page 51.
The special committee on nominations having brought in the
name of Mr. Frederick W. Wood, *yy^ a term member, to fill the
vacancy on the Executive Committee made by the resignation of
Mr. Howard Stockton, Mr. Wood was unanimously elected to
serve until the expiration of Mr. Stockton's term. The revised
by-laws, having been submitted in print to all members of the
Corporation, were unanimously adopted after discussion and
with some further minor amendment. Upon motion of one of
the term members a vote was passed to the effect that abstracts
of the proceedings of the Executive Committee be sent to all
members of the Corporation in advance of the regular meetings.
The special committee on site, which was expected to report
at this meeting, asked for further time.
BEqUEST FROM MR. CHARLES MERRIAM
In the will of Charles Merriam, of Boston, who had been a member
of the Corporation for a number of years, public bequests were
made amounting in all to almost 1^70,000. The largest is a bequest
of 1^25,000 to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, while
smaller bequests are made to hospitals, churches, and religious
associations and charitable institutions of many kinds, especially
those dealing with children and institutions which carry on an
educational work for boys.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE RETIREMENT OF DR. TYLER
AS SECRETARY OF THE FACULTY
[Adopted by a Unanimous Vote of the Faculty, December, 1906.]
The Faculty of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
having received and accepted with profound regret the resignation
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of Professor Harry W. 1 yier as its Secretary, after occupying that
office for the past Rfteen years, desires to put on record an expres-
sion of its hearty appreciation of his work during that u'me.
In the preparation of business for Faculty meetings, in the su-
pervision of student records for Faculty consideration, in the over-
sight of entrance examinations, in his large share of the most im-
portant and most varied committee duties, in his organization and
development of the administration of the Secretary's office, in re-
sponding to the countless demands incident to the office of Sec-
retary, Dr. Tyler in each and every respect exhibited painstaking
care, minute and accurate knowledge, rare judgment and wis-
dom, and exceptional executive ability.
As professor and head of the Department of Mathematics, his
influence has been no less notable. Our own courses of mathe-
matical instruction he has rearranged and improved. He has
strengthened the department through the new appointments from
time to time, and through the regular holding of conferences for
discussion and mutual helpfu1n<
has been prominent in the
Examination Board, in establishing ;
ciation of Mathematical Teach en
the work of the American Mathet
this society the report on entrance
which was adopted by the society a
leges. In these various ways Dr.
effectively to the improvement in ma
out the country.
The Faculty of the Massachusi
therefore, in Faculty meeting assembled, enters upon its records
this testimonial lo the unusually efficient labors of Dr. Tyler. In
the performance of his duties as Secretary he acquired a remark-
able knowledge and grasp of even the minutest details, and a no
less broad comprehension and sympathetic appreciation of large
problems and general policies. Aided by a wonderful memory
and guided by long experience, Dr. Tyler was able to settle stu-
dent questions with facility and correctness, while he equallybrought
Outside the Institute he
of the College Entrance
and carrying
on the Asso-
of New Engl
and, and in
natical Society,
preparing for
requirements in
mathematics,
nd by a large n
jmber of col-
Tyler has contributed most
hematical instru
tion through-
tts Institute of
Technology,
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to the members of the Faculty most helpful assistance in the solu-
tion of their own special difficulties. His tact, his wisdom, hi»
sane judgment, his untiring industry, his breadth of view, his abso-
lute and unselfish devotion to the Massachusetts Institute of Tech-
nology, rendered Dr. Tyler's services as Secretary not only inval-
uable, but also, so nearly as is ever humanly possible, indispens-
able and incapable of fulfilment by any other single individual.
Robert H. Richards.
Charles R. Cross.
Charles F. A. Currier*
Frederick S. Woods.
CATALOGUE
The Catalogue for the present year was issued on December i.
The changes from the edition of last year are not numerous, and
most of them have already been mentioned in previous numbers
of the Review. Two new alumni organizations appear for the
first time, the Technology Club of Minnesota and the Technology
Club of Cleveland. The total number of graduates of the Insti-
tute is now 3,670. The total number of students in the Institute
is 1,397, classified as follows: candidates for the degree of Doctor
of Philosophy, 10; candidates for the degree of Master of Science^
18; fellows, 7; graduate students, 18; regular students, fourth
year, 178; third year, 194; second year, 169; first year, 272; special
students, 552.
NOTES
Since the middle of December President Pritchett has been
confined to his home in New York by an attack of typhoid fever.
He is now convalescent, and expects to return to Boston before the
end of January.
At the autumn meeting of the National Academy of Sciences^
held November 20, 21, and 22, in the new buildings of the Har-
vard Medical School, Professor A. A. Noyes read a paper on "The
Conductivity, Ionization, and Hydrolysis of Salts in Aqueous
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Solution at High Temperatures." Gilbert N. Lewis, research
associate in Physical Chemistry, delivered a paper on "The Free
Energy of Oxidation Processes."
Professor Andrew N, Grabau, of the Department of Geology at
Columbia University, has been awarded the first Walker prize,
given each year by the Institute for the best memoir on a scientific
subject. Professot Grabau submitted an essay on "The Inter-
pretation of Sedimentary Overlap."
The American Institute of Architects has recently held in Wash-
ington a convention, in commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary
of its foundation. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology
was represented officially on this occasion by Professor Bartleti,
who presented a brief address of greeting and congratulation.
TTic regular monthly meeting of the Instructors' Club was held
at the Union, November 20. The annual election of officers re-
sulted as follows: president, Mr. Henry L. Seaver; vice-president,
Mr. Francis H. Dike; secretary-treasurer, Mr. Joseph C. Riley;
executive committee. Messrs. Robert Smith and Charles F. Willard.
Mr. George L. Hosmer gave a very interesting talk on "The
M. I. T. Eclipse Expedition to Sumatra."
The secretary is constantly in receipt of applications for men to
fill positions of every kind. It is earnestly hoped that alumni
who desire employment or who wish to change their occupations
will keep their names on file at the Institute. Blank forms for the
purpose will be supplied by the secretary.
DEPARTMENT NOTES
In the Mining Department the opportunities for students are
being enlarged at the present time by improving the Wetherill
electro-magnet, which makes separations of minerals requiring
a very high power magnet.
A glass table a foot wide is being designed for testing the condi-
tions for separating ores on surface tables to the best advantage.
A pulsator, with all the latest improvements and adju!
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has just been installed for doing the most efficient form of classi-
fication of ores.
The new flotation methods of Potter, Delprat, Catermole, and
Elmore will be installed on a very small scale. Some of these
new designs and processes are expected to be used in thesis work
this year.
Two of the assistants have accepted places, and are about leav-
ing at this time. Mr. J. T. Glidden has gone to be assistant editor
of the Engineering and Mining Journal of New York. Mr. Ralph
Hayden is leaving shortly to enter upon work with the Anaconda
Copper Company of Montana.
As an illustration of the cosmopolitan character of the Institute
students, Mr. and Mrs. Richards gave a party at Technology Club
on December 20 to a few of the mining students who had brought
introductions or who were assigned to advisers. One was from
Newburyport, Mass., one was from Boston, one was from Oska-
loosa, la., one from Pennsylvania, one from Ohio, one from South
Africa, one from Shanghai, and one from Hang-chau, China.
PHYSICS
The Department of Physics has received very considerable ac-
cessions of apparatus this autumn. Besides much that is of a
miscellaneous character, there may be particularly mentioned
an important addition to the collection of vacuum tubes, already
one of the most complete in the country, consisting of high vacuum
tubes for illustrating the recent researches of Wehnelt on the radi-
ations from glowing metallic oxides.
There should also be mentioned several additions to the collec-
tions of gyroscopes, now a very complete one, Bose's apparatus
for the study of short Hertz waves, a new Torsion Balance, and
a Geryk Air Pump. This last will prove useful for the ready pro-
duction of high vacua without recourse to a mercury pump.
The department has received from Mr. R. F. Gaylord the gift
of a valuable ribbon chronoscope, with a tuning-fork recorder,
of exceptionally good design and construction.
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The most important addition is the recently perFected appa-
ratus for the study of microscopic objects by ultra-violet light from
the Zeiss Optical Works. The principle that the resolving power
of a microscope increases in direct proportion to the diminution
of the wave-length of the light employed is in this apparatus car-
ried practically to the limit by using the ultra-violet radiation from
the electric spark between cadmium or aluminium electrodes.
Tliis is spread out into a spectrum by suitable prisms, and the
chosen portion made to fall like ordinary light upon the object
on the microscope stage. But, inasmuch as the glasses used for
ordinary microscope lenses are practically opaque to this radia-
tion, the entire optical system of lenses and prisms is made of
quartz. The radiation itself is totally invisible; and it is there-
fore necessary to make the preliminary adjustment with the aid
of a fluorescent screen, on which the image becomes visible while
focussing, a photographic plate being substituted for the screen
when the actual picture is to be made. Many objects, particu-
larly baaerta and crystals, which are transparent and almost in-
visible by ordinary light, are opaque or nearly so to the ultra-
violet radiation, and are thus capable of being examined without
the necessity of previous staining.
This important acquisition, in
cTographic camera and apochrc
equips the department for phol
of the highest grade.
A work entitled "Photography for Students of Physics and
Chemistry," by Professor Derr, has just been published by the
Macmillan Company.
th the phototni-
lenses recently purchased,
igraphic work and research
NAVAL ARCHITECTURE
Improwd Mrth«J, of Teaching Sb,p Ca^Ururtwn
Ship construction is a subject more or less difficult for the av-
erage student in naval architecture, — more difficult rather than
less, — for he frequently is a man who has had little, and more often
no. experience whatever in the shipyard. Students come to us.
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strange as it may seem, who not only have never stepped foot in-
side a shipyard, but have never seen a vessel near to. To teach
such men the details of ship construction, the riveting together
of plates and angles, is an important matter that has caused the
Naval Architecture Department no little concern. We are inclined
to believe that the present method of teaching, together with a
considerable development of the course, — sixty lectures now being
given in place of thirty a year ago, — is likely to accomplish the
desired result.
The course aims in the beginning to teach the student what the
ship is, how the shipyard is laid out, what its essential features may
be, and how they are provided for. And it undertakes a discus-
sion of the construction or building apparatus, the crane service,
the heavy machine tools, pneumatic tools, and the various appli-
ances connected with modem shipbuilding. These are all illus-
trated by a large number of lantern slides. The process of erect-
ing the material is best illustrated by excursions to the various yards,
but the details of the actual work can perhaps be better shown
by small models than by any other means.
The department has already constructed several wooden models,
one-quarter size, which represent various types of plate and angle
construction, such as deck stringers, web frames, bulkheads, etc.
Angle shapes to the proper scale are milled out of pine lumber,
assembled in the proper form, with small wooden rivet-heads
attached. The whole, when painted with a good coat of red
lead, is a most excellent imitation in miniature of the actual plates
and angles; and the student, no matter how unfamiliar he may
be with shipyards and shipbuilding, does not fail to grasp the
essential features of the work, when thus illustrated.
Lithograph plates have long been furnished to the students,
illustrating this work; and, although they possess a distinct ad-
vantage, in that the student can take them away with him, they
do not convey as clear an idea as can be had with these wdbden
models, which are made correct in the minutest detail.
These models not only are used in illustrating the lectures, but
are kept in the room where they can be constantly inspected.
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Professor Bigelow, assisted by Mr. Lenz and Mr. Meister, of
the Department of Modern Languages, and a number of their
friends, entertained the Tech Union on the evening of Saturday,
the 15th of December, with German student songs. Professor
Bigelow reviewed briefly die history of German student singing,
and introduced each song with an English version and a few re-
marks upon its origin, significance, and merit. He expressed
the hope that American students would follow the example of the
Germans in having but one song-book for all universities, and
advocated the adoption of the best songs of Germany, France, and
other countries. He expressed the belief that American students
would sing more than they do if they had better songs and more
of them.
MATHEMATICS
Professor Osborne has been granted leave of absence for the
present term on account of ill-health, but has made such improve-
ment that he is expected to resume teaching in February,
Professor Tyler has been elected vice-president of the Associa-
tion of Teachers in Mathematics in New England and a member
of a committee representing local Associations of Teachers ol
Science and Mathematics, appointed to work out a plan for an
American Federation of such associations.
Mr. Ernest A. Miller, instructor in mathematics, was married.
December 15, to Miss Phillips, of Salisbury Road, Brookline.
EXTRACTS FHOU THE ANNUAL REFOKT OF THE PREBtDENT AND TREASURER
OF THE CORPORATION, DECEMBER, I906 *
Bxtracti frcm R/part of thr PrriiJenI
. . . During the last year the Executive Committee has had under con-
sideration, at various times, certain administrative changes looking toward
• limitA] ipiCF hit obliged the Rivttw to omil totaj inKreiting eicricu from Che reporti
si die Prcndnit and of tbE Headt of DeputmeoD vbkh would be of greu Intetett lo *U readeri.
The Rimrw, tbentore, urgn ill [ho« who do not recdn 1 topj of the reporu lo Knd t
I n^nru >o uu
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a more definite assignment of duties amongst the various officers charged
with administration. Until within the last few years there were only two
administrative officers under the Executive Committee, the President and
the Secretary. With the growth of the Insdtudon, the increase in attend-
ance and the consequent enlargement of all its relations, the need of a larger
administrative staff was felt. For years past Dr. Tyler has combined the
work of Secretary with that of head of a department. As Secretary he has
had under his charge not only the general correspondence and the work
of administranve assistant to the President, but the work of Secretary of
the Faculty as well, which involved membership in several important com-
mittees and supervision of correspondence which had to do with student
repons and student standing. After careful consideration the Executive
Committee has appointed a Secretary of the Institute, who serves as admin-
istrative assistant to the President, and is in charge of the general correspond-
ence and outside relations of the Institute. The duties of Secretary of the
Faculty are performed by an officer who is elected by the Faculty, and who
has to do with the immediate questions of student standing and reports and
with the arrangements which the Faculty make with respea to such matters.
Professor Tyler, who has for many years performed an enormous amount
of work in connection with all these duties, remains in charge of the Depart-
ment of Mathematics, and expects to devote his entire time to the develop-
ment of this important and fundamental branch of the work of the Institute.
To the position of Secretary of the Institute there has been elected by the
Executive Committee pro tempore Professor Dana P. Bartlett; and to the
position of Secretary of the Faculty the Faculty has elected Professor Allyne
L. Merrill. In taking this action, the Executive Committee has placed on
record an expression of high appreciation of the faithful and efficient service
which Dr. Tyler has rendered to the Institute in his long performance of the
work of Secretary of the Institute and of Secretary of the Faculty.
... In the early history of the Institute the Corporation was the sole body
of government, and dealt directly with all the details of administration.
The result was unsatisfactory. The membership of the Corporation is too
large to admit of the effective transaction of business in such a way, and
for this reason the By-laws were amended so as to provide for the Executive
Committee, which, under the Corporation, has charge of the details of
administration. The creation of this body has had the tendency to carry
the administration to the other extreme, and to intrust to the Executive
Committee almost the entire direction of the institution.
The desirable administration lies, as it seems to me, somewhere between
of the a
Corporaiion should not lose its function of passing upon all matters which
have to do with the general policy and the larger purposes of the innitu-
Since the addition of the tenn members
some of whom come from a
distance, it seems increasingly desirable that
some means should be adopted
of informing members of the Corpoiation in
advance of the nature of the
buiiness likely to come up for consideration
at the regular meetings. . . .
Another plan worth trying, it seems to me.
is a modification of that which
I
it used with great success in the Board of Trustees of the Carnegie Founda-
lion for the Advancement of Teaching.
... The minutes of the Executive Committee are printed in full, with
a free running comment on such matters as were considered, and sent,
after being printed, to all members of the Board of Trustees. . . .
In any body as large as the Corporation of the Institute which does not
deal with the direct details of administration, the question of retaining the
interest and the co-operation of the members is not always easy. Those in
direct charge of the administration, with the best intentions, do not always
understand that the man in the larger legislative body is likely to tire of an
aiiangement which does not involve actual duties and responsibilities. On
the other hand, it is not desirable to bring before the larger body the details
of administration which have to do with routine matters. Just how to
combine the functions of these two bodies so as to preserve their mutual
interest is one of the things which those in charge of the government of the
Institute need to consider. . . .
During the past year the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of
Teaching has been inaugurated and has begun its active work. . . .
It is not an agency fot the mere pensioning of superannuated professors.
The foundation stands primarily for the idea that the time has come in
the histoiy of American educarion when it is important — not only important,
but vital — to strengthen the position of the teacher and to make it attractive
to strong men, men who have initiative, who have intellectual qualities,
who have social attractiveness, and the ability to influence other men. . . .
With these principles in view, the Trustees of the Carnegie Foundation
fot the Advancement of Teaching have . . . recognized some fifty-two insri-
nitioni as entitled, by reason of fair standards and courses of study, to par-
riciparion in this fund
Among institutions thus admitted to the retiring allowance system is the
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Institute of Technology, so that our professors may now receive through
the officers of the Institute a guarantee of the protection and the benefit of
the retiring allowance system. The retiring allowance amounts, in the ordi-
nary case, to about sixty per cent, of the active pay of the professor at the
time of retirement; and under the rules of the Foundation the half of this
amount is made available for the widow of the professor should she survive
him. . . .
The problem which stands immediately before the government of the
Institute is that of the settlement of the question of its location during the
next fifteen or twenty years. This should be settled at the earliest practi-
cable moment, in order that those who have to do with the Institute and to
work for its advancement may work with definiteness of aim and with under-
standing of what its future is to be. . . .
It seems to me clear that for the present and for many years to come the
Institute of Technology must give the greater part of its effort to the under-
graduate instruction. It seems, however, equally clear that, if it is to retain
any large measure of leadership, it must develop at the same time graduate
and research work. To compass these two somewhat dissimilar aims in
the same institution is not easy; and I feel that, of several, perhaps the best
purpose I can serve at this moment is by calling your attention to the exist-
ence of these tendencies, and to the fact that your choice of the policy of
the Institute is likely to have an important bearing upon its future standing
according as its work tends to a purely undergraduate school or as it tends
to include in its work a fair measure of graduate work and of research. . . .
. . . We men in the college of technology need to recognize that it is not
the study of literature, nor of economics, nor of history, nor of any other
subject, that per se brings culture and a broad sympathy with men. Chem-
istry, physics, and mechanics may be taught in such a way as to develop
great humanistic interests as effectively as any of the so-called culture studies.
The fact that we need to lay to heart is that the thing which brings true
culture to men is intercourse with other men of culture, acquaint-
ance with the thoughts of great men either through the medium of books
or through the words of living men. It is the rubbing of one student against
another. If we desire to increase in our colleges of technology a spirit of
true culture and to bring about a larger common interest, the effective
way to do this is to bring into our colleges teachers who are themselves
exponents of this culture and of this wide human interest. . . .
It is to be remembered that the chief purpose of the school of technology
is to train practitioners in applied science, just as it is the chief purpose of
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Bie medical school lo train practitioners in medicine. It is necessary thai
there should he thai about the technical school which may encourage and
inspire the small minotiiy of those who come to the life of the teacher and
investigator; but the main purpose of the school is that which 1 have men-
tioned. For this reason it is important that the student should have the
view-poini of the practitioner of engineering, just as it is important that the
medical student should have the view-point of the praaitioner of medicine;
and, to bring this about, the teacher in the technical school himself should
be a practitioner, just as the teacher in the medical school usually is. It is
one of the advantages m the teaching of medicine that the practice may be
10 readily brought into the clinic before the students; and we may well
imagine what sort of physicians and surgeons would he turned out if their
instruction lay wholly in the hands of men who were teachers rather than
To bring about a closer contact with the rrianufacturer and to secure the
real interest of the man of business in the school of technology is also a vital
need of applied science at this time. The college in the United States pre-
sents too often to the business man the attitude of the persistent beggar
rather than the attitude of a co-laborer and sharer in the industrial problems.
How to assure closer contact with industry and business is a problem which
the school of technology of the next ten years must closely study.
One way of securing this closer relation, as it seems to me, would be to
develop the practical service of the school to the industrial interests of the
Commonwealth and of the nation. For instance, the development of the
great testing and research laboratory at Charlottenburg in connection with
the school of technology has been an enormous factor in cementing together
the school and the industries which it seeks to serve. . . .
EXTRACTS FROM REPORTS OF DEPARTMENTS
Def/artmenlt of Civil Engineering and Satittory Engineering
. . . With still increasing numbers of students, and especially with the
increasing pressure in the curriculum of other subjects to which more time
DU^t to be devoted than has been found possible in the past, the quesuon
of proper method of conducting field work, and the possibility of saving
tome of the rime now devoted to it during the school year, becomes a very
pteisirtg one. . . .
I believe that it is desirable that the Corporarion should give immediate
and serious attention to the tjuestion of inaugurating a summer school for
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field work which all students in Civil Engineering should be required to
attend. Some changes in the courses of study would be required, but I
think it would be found necessary to require students to attend such a school
only during the vacation following the second year. During six or eight
weeks of condnuous work they ought to complete the field work in survey-
ing and in railroad engineering, and the hydraulic field work, leaving for
the work of the term only the study of methods and instruments, and, to
some extent, the plotting of results. . . .
Some years ago mendon was made of the high rank obtained by graduates
of these Departments in examinadons for the posidon of Civil Engineer in
the United States Navy and in the Geological Survey. The latest instance
is the examination, held a few months ago, for the posidon of Assistant Engi-
neer for the Board of Water Supply of New York. A grade of seventy
per cent, based pardally on experience, etc., was required for passing.
There was a large number of applicants, and one hundred and fifty of them
were successful. Of this number five out of the leading six (all but No. 3)
were graduates of Courses I. and XL, and nineteen were former students
of these Courses, including one non-graduate. . . .
Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics
. . . The improvements in the Course in Mechanical Engineering men-
tioned in the President's Report of January, 1906, have proved to be of
great value in increasing the usefulness of the Course, and in aiding us
materially to keep it more and more in touch with the needs of the times,
and with the live engineering questions of the day. Among these improve-
ments may be especially mentioned the increased time devoted to each of
the fourth-year Options, tlie addition of work in Power Plant Design, and
the greater amount of instruction in Electrical Engineering subjects.
The practice of these laboratories in carrying on a considerable amount
of investigadon of modem engineering problems has been, as usual, con-
tinued. ...
Department of Architecture
. . . The good results that have attended the union of third and fourth
year students in a common drawing-room have made it highly desirable
that the second-year students should have part in the same arrangement. . . .
They need the stimulus gained by close association with men stronger
than themselves, and they would more fully appreciate how much their
own work stands for if they could watch more closely its theory put in prac-
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hy those who ha
They work on each
yea I
powers, and iheir ability ro d
tcciure and to express ihemsel'
tart of ihcm. The third and fourth
ind. They help each other in many
s drawings, and they criticise each other's
10 develop more quickly their reasoning
iminate between good and bad in archi-
clcarly in words. . . .
Dtparlmenls of Chimislry and Chemical Engineering
. . . The Department has also received during the year, through the
generosity of Mr. Arthur D. Little, funds for the temporary maintenance
of a research assistantship in Organic Chemistry, the subject of the research
to relate to the Chemistry of cellulose. An appointment will be made as
tably equipped assistant can be found. This gift is specially
cause of the purpose which underlies it; namely, to promote
md progress of a particular line of industry by the endowment
of research in a field of pure science upon which the industry depends. , . .
Visits recently made to the laboratories of other institutions bring out
clearly the great desirability of closer association of the branches of the
Department than is now possible, and the loss of common interest that the
present distribution of the work among the separate buildings entails. . . .
significa
Reirarih Laboratory of Physical Chemiitry
. . . Upon the financial side the Laboratory has been again assisted
by a grant of li.ooo from the William E. Hale Research Fund and by a
renewal of the grant of fi,ooo from the Carnegie Institution to Professor
A. A. Noycs in aid of certain electrochemical investigations which are being
carried on in the Laboratory. In addition, a grant of three hundred dollars
has been made to one of the research workers, Mr. Richard C. Tolman,
from the C. M. Warren Fund of the American Academy of Ans and Sci-
ences, to enable him to construct what will probably be the most powerful
ctjntrifugal machine ever made for experimental purposes, to be used in
connection with an investigation of the electromotive force produced at
(he two ends of a rapidly rotating solution of any ioniied substance; and
1 separate grant of three hundred dollars from the Rumford Fund of the
American Academy has been made to Professor A. A. Noyes, which is to
be used for the construction ofa calorimeter adapted to direct thermochemi-
cal measurements with solutions at 100°. . . .
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Department of Electrical Engineering
. . . The plan of having many of the problems formerly assigned as home
work now solved under the supervision of an instructor is being gradually
enlarged with most satisfactory results. Hie opportunity for helpful sug-
gestions and the elimination of harmful student co-operation are both
accomplishments of genuine importance in the proper training of the stu-
dents. . . .
Department of Biology
... A number of special students working together in the Research
Laboratory of the Department, under the direction of Assistant Professor
Winslow, have accomplished an important and elaborate piece of original
investigation on the systematic relations of the bacteria of the family Coc-
cacex. This work has not only cleared up the relationship of this group
of organisms (which, besides some occurring in air, earth, or sewage, in-
cludes forms ordinarily causing blood poisoning), but also opens up a
promising method of approach to some of the fundamental problems of
variation and heredity. . . .
The Sanitary Research Laboratory and Sewage Experiment Station,
affiliated as it is with this Department, has constantly proved of the highest
service to students of Biology, and it is greatly to be desired that it shall
become a permanent part of the Institute equipment, since it furnishes facili-
ties altogether unique and well-nigh indispensable for students of Sanitary
Biology, Municipal Sanitation, and Sanitary Science, not to mention those
in Sanitary Engineering and Sanitary Chemistry. . . .
Department of Geology
. . . The opportunities for productive research in Physical Geology are
nowhere greater than in a well-equipped technical school. The remarkable
series of disasters in the last two decades due to earthquakes, flood-waves,
and volcanoes marks the inadequacy and helplessness of earth science and
its need of investigation on the practical side. The time is ripe for the es-
tablishment of research laboratories of Physical Geology devoted to experi-
mentation and exploration-measurement of earth movements and prompt
investigadon in time of emergency with a view to forewarning and protection
in the future. The engineering and physical laboratories can effectively
co-operate in such investigations. Five thousand dollars a year for ten
years at the Massachusetts Insntute of Technology would establish and
maintain such a bborarocy, and in
□ produce a permanent endowment.
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the published results ought
The English Depa
nork of a list of pre
Depanminl oj English
ment made this year its first tri:
inditions. The arbitrary requirement
ribcd books has been done away with
3rLs of
othe
10 the needs of individual i
completely tests of the resul
ary schools. He is tried it
thought and his power of i
appreciation of the quahtiei
ment feels that it has reas
The
n preparatory
and teachers
I best adapted
iupor
e of his
IS trammg i
especially for the
I the SI
>nd-
composition especially for the accuracy of his
ipressioni in literature for his realization and
which make literature of worth. The Depart-
n to be pleased with the results, both in the
papers actually written by candidates for admission and in the effects, so
far as they are yet evident, of the attitude of secondary schools toward the
work of the Inctitute. . . .
Report of iht Seeretary of the Faculty
. . The distribution of third-year students among the new general options
LS follows.^
AdTiDcxd Eogliih Cod
Adittnccd Frcndi . .
AdTuccd GenDui
EDgliih Literi
of the EighlHntl
French CoUoquii
GenruQ CcJloqiuuin
Hiitory of Sdence
latcTDjitioDai Law
The Engliih Bible .
S
, . . Near the end of the year a special committee on Faculty Organi
was appointed to report on a plan presented by the President for changes
m the conduct of Faculty business. The committee has not yet reported
upon this matter, but has been occupied s:incc the beginning of the school
yeat with questions growing out of the action of the Executive Committee
in discontinuing the "Secretaryship of the School" and establishing a Sec-
retaryship of the Institute. . . .
Financial grants amounting to ^5,850 have been made to fifteen persont
for graduate study, ten at the Institute, and five for work elsewhere. At
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the end of last year the master's degree was awarded to nine candidates,
including three naval constructors. There are at present eleven candidates
for that degree, and ten for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. . . .
The procedure with students entering the Institute from other colleges
with advanced standing has been the subject of Faculty consideration dunng
the year. It has been voted to excuse the bachelors of arts entering above
the second year from first-year English and United States History, second-
year English Literature and European History, the third-year general option,
and the summer reading. Graduates entering the third year of the Courses
in Chemistry, Biology, or Physics, may also offer an equivalent for Mechani-
cal Drawing and Descriptive Geometry. . . .
Report of the Dean
. . . Mr. John F. Mahan, coach for the athletic teams, reports that the
approximate number of men who have taken part in the different kinds of
recognized athletics carried on by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Athletic Association is as follows: —
Track Athletics 90 ^09 Tug-of-wur 61
Hare and Hound Run 36 *io Football Team 26
Basket Ball 30 '10 Tug-of-war 65
Lawn Tennis 25 Total 344.
*09 Football Team 17
The approximate number of students who used the Technology Athletic
Field from September 26 until October 27 is ninety men per day. . . .
Statistics of Illness for the School Tear 1 905-06
No, in No. No. of
Clasi. III. Dtalhs.
Fellows and Graduates 26 — —
Fourth Year 381 22 i
Third Year 358 25 —
Second Year 409 41 —
First Year 292 29 i
Total 1,466 117 2
Report of Medical Adviser
... A large number of conditions were treated, the most numerous being
diseases of the digestive apparatus, of the nose and throat, of the skin, and
surgical affections. About a dozen men suffered from severe illness, such
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IK appcndiciiU, Rright's disease, malaria, jaundii
c, goitre, cocaine habit.
and fracrurcE. Two men had to leave the Institu
e on account of pulmo-
naty tuberculosis. A small number of sludfnis we
re referred to specialists
for treatment of the eye, ear, and skin. A small r
umber of students were
referred to the Massaehuseits General Hospital,
where the Institute has
as appendicitis, grippe.
I, fracture, etc. .
suggestion of Professor Talbot
talk V
and students of the Cher
the
mjur
ns, including ih(
of suffocation i
carbon monoxide, chlorir
urettcd hydrogen, ether, .
dental swallowing of min<
:al Department upon the emergency ti
: are especially exposed. The subjects covered
ie made by mineral acids and phosphorus, the
r poisoning by gases such as hydrogen sulphide,
?, bromine, ammonia, hydrocyanic acid, arseni-
nd turpentine vapors and poisoning by the acci-
ral poisons. , . .
EXTRACTS FROM REPORT Of THE TREASU
For the year tnding Sfpl. ig, I906
. . . Subiiantial savings have been effected in various
ture, notably in those for fuel, water, gas, and electricity.
ms of e
.Uss hi
the matter of general e:
It for certain large and i;
expenses an
comparing c
spent for the public.
■here would be a decided saving wei
. . . There has been an increase i
from Btudcnts" fees and the net resul
rurrcni receipts, is a deficit of f 3,89
of the most interesting features of the year, namely, the results of the devoted
and efficient work of the Income Committee. This Committee has paid
over ro the Institute during the year $^z,^ii.b\ free from all conditions.
The collection of this sum shows the good will of the alumni, as well as the
good work of the Committee.
Apart from the above the Institute has received through the generosity
of Mr. Nathaniel Thayer ^15,000, to be added to the permanent endow-
ment fund. A similar amount has been received from the executors of the
will of the late Charles Choate, and a like sum from the i:\tzMOTa of the
will of the late Macy S. Pope.
Charles G. Weld, M.D., has generously given $1 5,000 to be added to the
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permanent endowment fund, and in addition to this has given 1(1,600 for
die Department of Naval Architecture.
From the same generous but anonymous donor, who has contributed
a like amount in previous years, we have received 1(5,000 for the Sanitaiy
Research Fund.
Dr. A. A. Noyes has given 1(3,000 for the Physico-Chemical Research
Laboratory.
Dr. W. W. Jaques, j(i,ooo for the Department of Physics.
The estate of the late William £. Hale has contributed j(i,ooo for the
Ph)rsico-Chemical Fund.
Mrs. William B. Rogers has again given 1(225 ^^^ ^^^ purchase of periodi-
cals for the Library.
From the estate of the late Ednah D. Cheney we have received a further
payment of j(i8o.
From the B. F. Sturtevant G>. a motor of the value of 1(150, and from
Professor Heniy M. Howe f 100.
The net result of the whole year is an addition to the property of the
Institute of 186,865.85.
The Walker Memorial Fund now amounts to $107,557.06. . . .
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63
THE UNDERGRADUATES
CONVOCATIONS
On November 8 Dr. Frederick W. Hamilton, (he newly elected
president of Tufts College, addressed the student body. Before in-
troducing Dr. Hamilton, President Pritchett gave a short talk on
the value of student activities.
At a general convocation held December 7 President Pritchett
spoke of the Christmas holidays, and said that any Tech man who
was unable to go home on Christmas Eve would be welcome at that
time at the Union, where the usual celebration would be held. He
then introduced Dr. Henry Van Dyke, of Princeton, who took as
his subject "Manhood."
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
Civil Engineering Sociely. — Mr. James W. Rollins, '78, gave a
very interesting and practical talk on "Causeway Construction" on
November 5.
Mechanical Engineering Society. — Mr. Arthur D. Dean, '95, who
is in charge of Y. M. C. A. Trade Schools throughout New England,
addressed the society on "Modern Industrialism and Some of its
Responsibilities" at its meeting on November 6.
On November 27 the society listened to 'A Strange Story of the
North Woods," told by William Lyman Underwood.
The society held a dinner on December 20 at the Copley Square
Hotel. About seventy-five men attended, President Labbe presiding.
Colonel Albert Pope, of the Pope Manufacturing Company, was the
principal speaker, and was followed by Professors Lanza, Schwamb,
Miller, and Haven.
Mining Engineering Society. — The society met on November 13
It the Tech Union to hear a talk on steel and iron castings by Dr.
Richard Maldenke.
A meeting of the society was held November 27, Three members
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from the Senior Class gave interesting and practical talks on their
summer work in mining.
Electrical Engineering Society, — ^A meeting of the society was held
at the Tech Union November 5, with a large attendance. President
Macomber presided. Professor Shaad gave the members a talk
on "Apprenticeship Courses in Large Electrical Companies."
Mr. Matthew C. Brush, *oi, gave a very interesting talk to the
Society at the Tech Union on December 3.
Geological Society, — Mr. R. A. Daly, Geological Commissioner of
the Dominion of Canada, lectured before the society December 8
on his work in the Rocky Mountains.
THE CLASSES
1907. — ^This year the Senior Class will have the distinction of
being considerably below the average in numbers. The official
records show 178 regular fourth-year students as compared with 243
last year. The number of special students, while large, does not
compare with the previous year, and thus it points to a select grad-
uating class this June.
A number have dropped by the wayside during the three years;
and now, as one begins to realize that the time is drawing near when
those ties which have " made us and staid us " must soon be broken,
one sees what Tech has meant, and there are mighty few who, from
the sentimental side at least, do not wish that they were going to
start in again next fall as Freshmen.
Plans are being made to perfect a strong class organization, so that,
when 1907 join the ranks of alumni, they will be able to keep in
touch with one another and the life of their Alma Mater, which is
so essential to the success and growth of an institution.
As a result of the class elections this fall, the following men were
chosen as Senior officers: president, Lawrence Allen; Vice-president,
R. C. Albro; secretary, Alexander Macomber; treasurer, G. A.
Griffin.
A most successful class dinner was held at the Union November
9, with a record attendance. The guests were Dean Burton, Pro-
fessor Wendell, Bursar Rand, and from the alumni Everett Morss
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and I. W, Litchfield of '85. After the dinner the meeting was
thrown open to discussion of class afTairs.
It was voted that 1907, as part of their class gift, undertake the
publication of a new edition of the"Tech Song Book, "to be dedi-
cated to the memory of Frederic Field Bullard, '87; and a com-
mittee, consisting of Packard, Robbins, Hastings, Coffin, and Middle-
ton, was appointed to have charge. Considerable progress has al-
ready been made, and the result will be a great source of pride to
the class of 1907.
The question of cap and gown for graduation was brought up
and thoroughly discussed. Rather, however, than decide such an
important innovation without due thought and consideration it was
voted to refer the matter to the class on a ballot vote at the time of
election of the Senior Portfolio Committee. This was done, and the
result was overwhelmingly in favor of the cap and gown.
The result will now be submitted to the Faculty for their ap-
proval, and it is earnestly hoped the change will be made, as it will
add no little to the dignity of our exercises.
The Senior Portfolio Committee, as recently elected, consists of
Robbins, Frank, Swett, Wonson, and Hastings, and an excellent
book is promised.
The following men have been elected Class Day Committee:
R. C. Albro, C. E. Allen, L. Allen, J. M. Barker, C. R. Bragdon,
C. W. Coffin, A. H. Donnewald, J. M. Frank, G. S. Gould, G. A.
Griffin. H. B. Hastings, C. D. Howe, F. S. McGregor. A. Macomber,
S. A. Marx, N. A, Middleton, S. R. Miller, E. H. Packard, K. W.
Richards, D. G. Robbins, O. H. Starkweather, P. N. Swett, E. F.
Whitney, H. S. Wonson, W. L. Woodward.
1908. — The result of the class elections is as follows: president,
H. T. Gerrish; vice-president, H. E. Allen; secretary, K, Vonnegut;
treasurer, J. T. Tobin; Executive Committee, W. A. Adams, H.
Webb; Institute Committee, G. T. Glover, H. A. Rapelye; Junior
Piom. Committee, H. T. Gerrish, F. H. McGuigan, G. T. Glover,
H. Webb, H. R. Putnam, H. A. Rapelye.
The Juniors gave their first class dinner of the yeat at the Union
November V ^- H. McGuigan acted as toastmaster, and Mr. Rand
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and Professors Burton, Merrill, and Wendell were the guests of the
evening.
1909. — ^The officers for the coming year are as follows: president,
A. L. Moses; vice-president, A. S. Dickerman; secretary. Miss
H. M. Longyear; treasurer, S. S. Bundy; clerk, J. H. Critchett;
Institute Committee, R. H. Allen, B. £. Hutchinson; Executive
Committee, R. M. Keeney, F. G. Taite.
There were one hundred and seventeen men at the second annual
dinner of 1909, which was given November 2 at the Union. B. E.
Hutchinson was toastm aster, and Mr. Rand and Mr. Blachstein
were the guests of the evening. Field Day was the general topic
discussed by the speakers, and the class elections were announced
at the close of the dinner.
At the end the class marched in a body to Rogers steps, and dis-
persed after enthusiastic cheering.
19 10. — The result of the elections is as follows: president, J. M.
Fitzwater; vice-president, F. B. Avery; secretary, A. F. Glasier;
treasurer, A. R. Nagle; Executive Committee, W. U. Foster, F. A.
Hurley. The Institute Committee are T. W. Saul, B. Reynolds,
and J. M. Fitzwater.
The class held its class dinner November 8. The Tech Union
was taxed to its full capacity, and many were obliged to stand.
On December 5, in 6 Lowell, Dean Burton, Dr. Tyler, and Dr.
Noyes addressed about two hundred first-year students on ''Choice
of Course."
CLUBS
Musical Clubs. — One of the most successful concerts that the
clubs have yet given was the annual winter concert and dance, held
December 18 in the New Century Building. Over five hundred
people were present at the concert, and nearly half that number re-
mained for the dance. On the singing of "The Stein Song" by
the Glee Club, the whole house stood up, and by joining in on the
chorus helped to bring the concert to a strikingly enthusiastic close.
At the conclusion of the song R. E. Keyes, '07, leader of the Glee
Club, called for a Tech cheer, and all responded with a vim and
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rousing enthusiasm that almost shook the walls. The matrons were
Mrs. Alfred E. Burton, Mrs. Walter Humphreys, Mrs. Arthur G.
Robhins.
ff'alker Club.- — In conjunction with the Technology Club the
Walker Club held a reception at the Technology Club October 26.
Nearly all the members and some forty guests were present. The
reception was held for college graduates and students entering the
Institute, in order to acquaint them with their classmates and fellow-
students. Men from Cambridge. Oxford, and Heidelberg, as well
as from every State in the Union, were present.
At the monthly dinner of the club held December 19 at the Tech-
nology Club, Dean Burton, Professor Pearson, and Mr. Blachstein
were the guests. Dean Burton spoke of his experiences in France,
particularly during his last visii, and gave some interesting descrip-
tions of student life in the French universities.
Civic Club. — At a meeting of the club held November zj at the
Tech Union an address was delivered by Mr. F. N. Balch.
Catholic Club. — Hon. Herbert S. Carruth, ex-alderman and the
present head of the Boston penal institutions, gave a forceful talk
on "Catholic Leadership" before the monthly meeting of the Cath-
olic Club on January 2.
British Empire Asiociation. — The association held a business
meeting and smoker at the Union on December 10.
Mexican C/ui.— About twenty Mexicans at Technology have es-
tablished a club which promises to be a success, as already two
meetings have been held. As yet no name has been decided upon
for the club. The officers are: president, Y. S. Bonillas; vice-presi-
dent, R, M. Munoz; secretary and tteasurer, T. Muriel.
Nnv fork Club. — About thirty men attended the first annual
Christmas dinner of the New York Stale Club at the Union Decem-
ber 24. Election of officers resulted as follows; W. !, Griffin, '07,
president; F. J. Friedman, '08, vice-president; L. A. Freedman,
'07, secretary; B. A. Robinson, '08, treasurer; C. W. Coffin and
C. Kuttzmann, '09, Executive Committee.
Ohio Club.~The club has elected the following officers for the
year: president, S. R. Miller, '07; vice-president, M. E. Allen, 'o8;
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secretary, N. RansohoflF, 'lo; treasurer, W. G. Spengler, '08; ser-
geant-at-arms, H. G. A. Black, '10.
Missouri Club, — ^The annual dinner and business meeting of the
Missouri Club was held at the Union December 6. Retiring Presi-
dent J. B. Hariow presided. Dr. Pritchett, who is a Missouri man,
was re-elected honorary president of the club. The election for a
new president was a close one between E. S. Brown, '08, and W. F.
Dolke, '08, and was decided by the two tossing a coin. Brown won,
and Dolke became vice-president. A. F. Harold, '09, was elected
secretary-treasurer.
Chicago Club Dinner. — ^The Chicago Club held a very enthusi-
astic meeting and dinner at the Union on December 12. Charles
R. Brigham was toastmaster. Dr. J. D. Smith, a teaching fellow
in the department of American Archaeology at the University of
Chicago, was present, and gave the members a very interesting talk
on his experiences in New Mexico and Arizona while "mining for
relics" of the ancient Indian peoples.
Y. M. c. A.
The Technology Christian Association has become one of the
leading factors in Institute life. Through the information bureau
at the first of the year 75 men secured suitable rooms, 20 men se-
cured employment, and a large number received information in
regard to registration and other matters. In the securing of rooms,
the men had a list of over 150 carefully selected rooms to pick from,
all of these rooms vouched for and highly recommended.
Thirteen hundred handbooks were given out, which means that
that number of students were registered on the Y. M. C. A. cards.
Through the list thus obtained, 800 men were introduced to the
churches of Boston. At the present time there are nearly two hun-
dred Tech men taking up Bible study under the auspices of the
Association.
KOMMERS
The Tech show held its first Kommers November 24.
At a special meeting, December 13, the Institute Committee voted
unanimously to assume charge of the Kommers next term.
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One hundred and ninety men attended the Kommers at the Union
December 15. After the dinner was over, all sang "On Rogers
Steps." Professor John Bigelow, Jr., gave a short history of Ger-
man student singing, then started the singing of the German songs,
translating each one before it was sung. The men present were led
in singing by a chorus composed of Germans residing in Boston
and other men who knew the songs.
Major Bigelow announced that Heath & Co. had presented the
Union with a complete edition of German songs, and that he person-
ally was presenting the Union a German Kommersbucb.
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS
On December 20 about a hundred students of the Institute e
joyed the reading by Professor Bates of Dickens's "Chri;
Carol."
About two hundred men who did not go home for the holidays
were entertained at the Tech Union Christmas Eve, at a reception
given by President and Mrs. Pritchett and Mrs. William B. Rogers.
Dr. and Mrs. Pritchett were not present, as Dr. Pritchett was ill in
New York. Dean and Mrs. Burton, Professors Sedgwick and Bart-
lett. Mr. and Mrs. Rand, and Mr. and Mrs. Mixter were present.
Three of the performers from Keith's Theatre gave an excellent en-
tenainment. After refreshments were served, the Bursar assumed
the role of Santa Claus, and distributed the gifts from the Christmas
tree, which was beautifully decorated.
About a hundred Seniors went in a body to Keith's Theatre New
Year's Eve, in accordance with the old Tech custom. There was
no cheering in the theatre. After the performance the men sep-
arated, but at 11.30 the class met again on Rogers steps and sang
all the Tech songs and gave all the Tech cheers. At exactly 12
o'clock (corrected for temperature and latitude) the timer gave the
word, and a mighty 1907 cheer hurst forth.
TECH SHOW
The book of the Tech Show this year has been written by E. W.
James, '07, whose manuscript was the best of many excellent ones
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submitted. The name of the Show will not be announced until the
second term.
ATHLETICS
FIELD DAY
The Annual Field Day took place at the Technology Field on
Friday, November i6, the Faculty granting a half-holiday to the
students for the purpose. The day was won by the Sophomore Class
after the closest contest which has ever taken place between the Fresh-
men and Sophomores. The relay race and the football game were
hard fought throughout, and the tug-of-war was won by the Fresh-
men in 2 minutes and 9 seconds. The football game and the
relay race being won, however, by the Sophomores, that class se-
cured the right to engrave its number upon the Field Day cup.
Cross Country Run, — In the best race that a Technology team
have ever run Harvard 'Varsity was defeated 18 to 39. The record
for the course, 24 minutes and 50 seconds, was broken by the first
three men to finish, Howland going the distance 19 seconds faster.
As this event preceded those of Field Day, the favorable result added
much enthusiasm to the afternoon.
Tech Night. — ^Tech Night at the Tremont Theatre after Field
Day was not as lively as former ones, but proved to be an ideal col-
lege night and the play, "The College Widow," a most appropriate
one. The theatre was decorated with 1909 and 19 10 banners, and
all the players were wearing either 1909 or 19 10 arm-bands. In the
last act a dog was brought on, wearing a blanket having 1909 on
each side.
CROSS COUNTRY RACE
For the sixth time Cornell won the intercollegiate cross country
race this year, with Pennsylvania only three points behind. Tech-
nology finished third, with Yale fourth.
For Technology, MacGregor won sixth place, coming in a minute
behind the leader. The other Tech men finished as follows: How-
land, 14; Callaway, 16; Chapman, 20; Udale, 24; Batchelder, 29;
and Patch, 44.
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The schedule of the team for the v
follows : inter-class meet, January :
Cross at the B. A. A., February 16; 1
the Tech Gym, March 6; spring das;
vith the University of Mai
inter and sprmg season is as
; relay race against Holy
ual meet with Holy Cross at
games, April 28; dual meet
10, Me., May 4; dual meet
with Brown at Tech Field, May 11; New England intercollegiate
championship meet. May 17-18. Besides these 'varsity meets the
team will be entered in a number of the open meets around Boston,
notably in the Newton open r
Guards at Medford.
FENCING I
t and that of the Lawrence Light
At the recent meeting of the Intercollegiate Fencing Association
Technology was again refused admittance. The West Point repre-
sentative opposed the election of any ne^ members to the association
on the ground that the membership is already too large, and that
the present unwieldiness would only be aggravated.
THE ANNUAL INDOOR CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP
The annual indoor class championship, held at the Gymnasium
January 8, was decided in favor of 1908.
The summary:—
35-YARD Dash. — Trials. First heat: First, R. C. Albro, "07, time
* 3-5 K; second, R, M. Keeney, '09. Second heat: First, K. W.
Richards, 'cg, time + 2-5 s.; second, C. W. Gram, '09. Third
heat: first, K. D. Fernstrom, '10, time 4 3-5 seconds. Final
heat: First, K. W, Richards, '09, time 4 2-5 seconds; second,
C. W. Gram, '09; third, R. M. Keeney, '09; fourth, R. C. Albro, '07.
High Jump. — First, tie between E. Smart. '10, and R. H. Allen,
09. height 5 ft. 4 in.; second, H. A. Rapelyc, '08; third, tie between
H. W. Blackburn, '08, and G, Schobingcr, "08.
880-yARD Run. — First, B. L. Crimson, '08, time 2 m. 14 1-5
».; second, H. Y. Frost, '09; third, W. R. Waldo, '10; fourth, H. E.
Allen, '08.
440-yARO Run. — First, C. W. Gram, '09, time i m. 3-5 8.;
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second, J. Avery, 'lo; third, H. W. Blackburn, '08; fourth, K. D.
Fernstrom, '10.
40-YARD Hurdles. — First, R. C. Albro, '07, time 5 4-5 s.;
second, C. A. Eaton, '07; third, R. M. Keeney, '09; fourth, H. A.
Rapelye, '08.
Putting i6-pound Shot. — First, J. H. Ruckman, '10, distance,
33 ft. 3 in.; second, C. W. Morrison, *o8; third, J. H. Critchett, '09;
fourth, H. L. Sherman, '09.
Pole Vault. — First, G. Schobinger, '08, height 10 ft.; second,
T. W. Orr, '08; third, J. Tetlow, '08; fourth, E. S. Russell, '10.
One-mile Run. — First, H. H. Howland, '08, time 5 m. 5 s.;
second, C. L. Batchelder, '08; third, S. M. Udale, '07; fourth, R. W.
Ferris, '08.
Summary of points,—
1908. 1909. 1907. 1910.
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THE GRADUATES
AKRUAL MEETING OF THE ALUMNI ASSOCLATION OF THE MASSACHU-
SETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
The business meeting of the Alumni Association was held at
the Hotel Brunswick Friday evening, Jan. i8, 1907, and was called
10 order by President Morss at 6.30.
TTie report of the Executive Committee wa
secretary, Professor A. G. Robbins. A brief
tion given to the class of 1906 in the Engineerin
The change of method in electing, and the ch
read by the retiring
of the recep-
ildings was given,
of the privileges
; been covered by the
amend-
; of the
ofalui
of associate members, which hai
ments to the constitution, wer
constitution grants to associate members all the privileges o
with the exception of that of holding office. A report was made of
the establishment of the alumni office in Rogers Building of the
Institute, and a formal report was made of the election of five candi-
dates for term membership in the Corporation of the Institute, and
aiso a formal report of the election to the Corporation of nine of the
candidates who were selected by the alumni last year, and of the
election since then of one of these candidates, Mr. F. W. Wood
of 1877, to the Executive Committee of that body.
The trustees of the Alumni Fund and of the M. 1. T. Life Mem-
bership Fund reported that funds had been received from seventeen
new life members, making a total of 130.
The report of the Committee on the School was read by Mr.
Keough, and discussed the following points: the non-election of a
President during the past year; changes in the list of officers of ad-
ministration; statistics of the school; the difficulties under which
some of the teaching force serve; the danger of too many appoint-
ments to the instructing staff from the graduates of the Institute.
The functions of this committee were also discussed in the report.
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and it was even suggested that, since the alumni has representation
on the Corporation, the need of this committee has been, to some
extent, done away with.
In the report of the Committee on the William Barton Rogers
Scholarship Fund the committee called attention to the fact that
some of the former beneficiaries have not been prompt in refunding
their loans, and that, in consequence, the committee has been unable
to assist students to that extent which it might otherwise have done;
and the committee closed its report with an exhortation to the bene-
ficiaries,— "If you can, be as liberal to the other fellow as the fund
was to you."
The report of the Walker Memorial Committee showed that the
fund has risen from $109,754.91 to $114,397.11, and the chairman
of this committee called attention to the fact that, although it is
now ten years since General Walker died, the Institute is still without
the memorial. He trusts that the question of location may soon
be satisfactorily settled, so that the memorial may be erected.
A somewhat longer report was made by the Advisory Council on
Athletics: —
It has been the endeavor of your Council: —
First. To study the conditions which command the physical develop-
ment of the Technology students.
Second, To study the forms of athletic sports which are practicable.
Third, To adapt these sports to Institute traditions and Institute life.
Fourth, And, finally, to develop a system of athletic sports to bring out
the greatest possible number of students to compete in various branches of
exercise, all of which tend to develop the growing youth properly, without
straining or overdoing the athletic side of college life.
The Council regretted that it could not give a more cheerful'
financial report, and strongly urged that some assistance be given
it. Attention was called to the fee of ;|!8 charged to students at
Dartmouth College, and the suggestion was made, for consideration,
that a similar tax of $^ be asked of students at the Institute for the
support and maintenance of athletic teams, gymnasium, athletic
field, etc. This fee "would place the Advisory Council in a position
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block to continually
t be a burden to any
financial question would not be
stumble against," and, it is believed, would
student.
As usual, the reports of these various committees will be published
in full, and will be sent to all members of the Association.
Following are the officers elected: president, Everett Morss, '85;
vice-president, Edward G. Thomas. '87; secretary, Walter Hum-
phreys, '97; for the Executive Committee, Arthur G. Robbins, '86,
4nd Leonard Metcalf, '92; Nominating Committee, Richard A.
Hale, 'yj, George V. Wendell, '92, and Walter E, Piper, '94; Com-
mittee on the School, John O. DeWolf, 'qo; trustee of the Alumni
Fund and Life Membership Fund, Edwin C. Miller. '79; Committee
on Associate Membership, Leonard P. Kinnicutt, '75. and Harry E.
CliiFord, '86; Advisory Council on Athletics, John L. Batchelder,
Jr.. 'go.
THE ANNUAL DINNER
The annual dinner was held at the Brunswick, beginning at
wven o'clock. About two hundred and fifty alumni were present,
and there were a number of members of the Corporation and Faculty,
not alumni, seated at the head table. There, also, was Mrs. William
Barton Rogers, the honored and greatly loved widow of the first
President of the Institute. Mr. Everett Morss presided, and during
the dinner called upon Mr. Edward G. Thomas. '87, who made an
interesting report on the Alumni Fund (printed elsewhere).
In introducing the after-dinner speakers. President Morss ex-
pressed great regret at the absence of President Pritchett, who has
been ill in New York for a number of weeks with a mild form of
typhoid fever, and read a telegram from Dr. Pritchett conveying his
regrets and best wishes. President Morss referred to the past yeaf
ai one full of events to the Institute. He made formal announce-
ment of the election of nine alumni to term membership in the
Corporation, and of the nomination of five more, from whom three
members are to be selected by the Corporation in March, and of
ihc election of one of the term members, Mr. Frederick W. Wood,
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^yjy to the Executive Committee of the Corporation. He spoke
also of the fact that non-graduates who are admitted, by the Execu-
tive Committee of the Alumni Association, to that body have now
all the privileges of graduates excepting that of holding office.
Mr. Morss introduced, as the first speaker, Hon. Eben S. Draper,
'78, Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth and a member of
the Corporation. Mr. Draper brought the greetings of the Com-
monwealth, and spoke in high praise of the Institute, in part as fol-
lows:—
There is no other institution that gives to its graduates such a working
capital to stan with as the Massachusetts Institute of Technologyr. It has
a place of its own in the sphere of education, turning out men that not only
have a complete education, but have a complete knowledge of scientific
work. The trade and textile schools that are springing up all over the State
are going out of their province when they attempt to do the work that the
Institute is doing, and I will make great effort to keep them where they
belong. They are schools to teach trades and certain parts of the indus-
trial work. They are attempting to take up the work in a broad way,
with the result of giving only a smattering of knowledge.
The second speaker was Professor Wallace C. Sabine, Dean of
the Lawrence Scientific School, who told in a most interesting way
of the changes which have taken place in Harvard University rela-
tive to the department of pure and applied science during the past
year. He showed that the trend at Cambridge is towards the grad-
ual absorption of the undergraduates of the Lawrence Scientific
School into the academic department and towards the creation of
a graduate school of science comparable to the Harvard Law School.
Professor Sabine, whose sister (Mrs. Annie Sabine Siebert, '88) is
a graduate of the Institute, expressed the most cordial feelings
towards Technology and a most earnest desire to work in entire
harmony with it.
Mr. Frederick P. Fish, who was next introduced as representing
the Corporation of the Institute, said in part: —
There is no doubt that in the past the Institute has been a great school.
It started in the front rank, it stayed there, and is there now.
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The young men of the Institute ought to be educated so that they a
more than engineers. They should have as much breadth as they can gi
M as to develop especially tovuard executive work. The Institute shou
»\fio nrive for research work, for the theoretical science of to-day is tl
applied science of to-morrow.
Continuing, Mr. Fish spoke with tnuch emphasis of the high appre-
ciation on the part of the Corporation and Executive Committee
of the Alumni Fund, and pointed out how this considerable sum
of money thus freely given has enabled the Trustees to increase the
teaching force, to purchase much-needed apparatus, and to make
essential repairs, which, had it not been for this money, they would
hardly have felt themselves justified in undertaking. Mr. Fish
rejoiced at the opportunity given by such gatherings as this to bring
the Trustees and the alumni face to face, and expressed the hope
that both bodies might understand one another better, and mi^l
work together even more closely than at present.
The last speaker of the evening was Professor Dugald C. Jackson,
the newly elected head of the Department of Electrical Engineering.
He spoke from the standpoint of a man on the outside of the Insti-
tute who was soon to be upon the inside, and expressed his aston-
ishment that, in view of the crowded quarters and inadequate facili-
ties of some of the departments, the Institute still managed to do its
full duty by its students, and to turn out men so thoroughly equipped.
He voiced the anxious hope of the Faculty and of all Institute men
ihat relief for the crowded condition of most of the laboratories
might soon be found. Professor Jackson made a very agreeable
impression upon the alumni, to most of whom this was his first intro-
duction.
During the evening there was much class cheering, and the
speakers, as well as Dr. Pritchett, were honored with the Tech
cheer given by the entire gathering.
RESITLT OF ALITMNI VOTE DEC, 20, I906
In the second election of candidates for term membership in the
Corporation, 809 ballots were c.
From the eight nominees whose
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names were on the printed ballot, the five who received the largest
number of votes were: —
George W. Kittredge, '77. Eleazer B. Homer, '85.
Frank G. Stantial, '79. George E. Hale, '90.
Leonard Metcalf, '92.
All the candidates for officers of the Association whose names
appeared on the printed ballot were elected. The four amendments
to the Constitution which were recommended on the official ballot
were adopted.
THE TECHNOLOGY CLUB
The Technology Club has opened a register for Technology men
living away from Boston who may visit this city; and all men,
whether members of this Association or not, are cordially requested
to register at the Club-house, 83 Newbury Street, when in the city,
in order that their Boston friends may know where to find them.
ASSOCIATION OF CLASS SECRETARIES OF THE M. I. T.
The tenth annual meeting and dinner of the Association of Class
Secretaries was held at the Technology Club, Boston, on Friday
evening, Nov. 23, 1906. During the dinner the business meet*
ing was called to order at 7.35 p.m. by the secretary; and W. G.
Snow, '88, was chosen chairman for the evening.
The minutes of the previous meeting on April 20, 1906 (at which
arrangements were made for the annual Commencement celebra-
tion), and the financial report of the year, were read by the secre-
tary, approved, and placed on file. Financially, the Association
was shown to be in a prosperous condition, due in part to the
profits from the 1905 "Tech Night Pop Concert," which the As-
sociation managed. Beginning the year with a balance of 1(531.11^
the receipts for the year amounted to 1(127.10, and the expenses
to $yy,i2y leaving a balance on hand at the beginning of the meet-
ing of 1(580.39. During the meeting the 1906 Commencement
Celebration Committee turned into the treasury a check for t^JS-Zi*
the net proceeds of the 1906 "Tech Night Pop Concert" remain-
ing after the payment of the general expenses of this year's com-
mencement celebration, making the total funds of the Association
at the close of the meeting 8955-72.
The report of the Committee on Publication of the Technology
Review was presented by J. P. Munroe, '82, as follows; —
Soon after the last annual meeting your Board of Publication was com-
pelled, most reluctantly, to accept the resignation of Mr. Leonard Meicalf,
who felt that growing professional demands and frequent absences from
Boston made it necessary to sever his connection with the Review. Mr.
Meicairi deep tmcresi in Institute affairs, his wide experience of business
matters, and his clear judgment made him a most valuable member, ami
the Board received his resignation with extreme regret. After much per-
suasion, Mr. Edward G. Thomas, secretary of the class of "87, accepted
the position thus made vacant.
The year closing Oct. 31, 1906, has been, in contrast to the preceding
two years, one of comparative quiet for the Review. While awaiting the
Mling of the vacancy in the ofBce of President, the Institute has entered
upon no new policies and has made no very radical changes. Therefore,
the duties of your Board of Publication have been limited to the securing
nf newi from the Institute departments and the alumni and in procuring a
lufitcicni number of articles bearing upon Technology (juestions to make
up the 500 pages which it is its aim to provide in the four issues of the
Owing in large measure to the zeal of the secretaries of the most recent
classes, the bulk of the matter under the general heading of "News from
the Classes" has been greater than usual. There has been an increase,
also, in the matter from the several departments of the Institute. Through
more active co-operaiion of the undergraduate members, moreover, the
"Student News" has been more authoritative.
White this volume has contained no matters of such wide-spread interest
M the "Reunion" and the "Proposed Alliance with Harvard," the Board
hopesthai the four numbers have been of interest to all readers of the Review,
and have been a just reflection of the spirit and work of Institute men.
In its report of last year your Board expressed the fear that, unless
more revenuewere secured, it could not make so favorable a showing this
ytzi as in November, 1905, when there was practically no deficit. We are
happy to ttate, however, that the close of the present volume finds us with
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only the small deficit of ^3.10. This result has been due to strict economy
in the printing of the numbers, and to the facts that our subscriptions have
been increased by eighty-three, while the income from advertising has
remained practically unchanged. It should be remembered, however, that
whenever the present tide of prosperity ebbs, the advertising, and possibly
the circulation, will fall off. Therefore, steps should be taken to place the
Review, while it is out of debt, upon a sounder financial basis.
In this connection the present writer begs to remind the Association that
this completes the eighth year of the Review, and that with the close, prefer-
ably of the ninth, and certainly of the tenth volume, he must ask to be
relieved of his duties upon the Review. He ventures to suggest, therefore,
that the Association take seasonable steps either to secure some one else
who can give gratuitous service in the immediate supervision of each number
or else so far to increase the revenues of the magazine that it can afford to
employ a paid editor.
At the conclusion of the report it was accepted and placed on
file; and the meeting voted, unanimously, to extend to the Com-
mittee on Publication the thanks of the Association in appreciation
of the notably efficient work of the committee in behalf of the
Review.
Reports of the 1906 Commencement Celebration Committee
were presented by Everett Morss, '85, president of the Alumni
Association and chairman of the General Committee, by L. W.
Pickert, '93, chairman of the Pop Concert Committee and treasurer
of the General Committee, and by H. L. Cobum, '98, chairman
of the Committee on Dinners and Spreads. The Commencement
Celebration Committee, through its sub-committees, successfully
managed the "Tech Night Pop Concert" and the class spreads
on Commencement Day, June 5, assisted the classes in arrange-
ments for class dinners, and undertook all general work of the
celebration, except the alumni reception to the graduating class,
which was in charge of the Executive Committee of the Alumni
Association.
The report of the Pop Concert Committee showed that in every
way the 1906 "Tech Night" was a success. The gross receipts
from the concert were j|!i 9538.70, of which ;(! 1,000 was paid to the
The Graduates 8i
management of Symphony Hall, leaving a surplus from the con-
cert of ^538. 70. From the latter were paid the general expenses
of commencement, including printing, postage, clerical work,
and advertising, amounting to £166.95, ^"^ ^P "* '^^ ^"'^ °^ '^^
meeting £3.58 had been received for interest on deposits, making
the net proceeds of the commencement celebration ^375-33. In
his report Mr. Pickert emphasized the importance of engaging
Symphony Hall early, and suggested that in the coming year the
Celebration Committee commence its labors early in the second
term of the school year, in order that the undergraduates, and the
giaduattng class in particular, might make suitable arrangements
for attending the "Tech Night Pop Concert."
Mr. Coburn, for the Committee on Dinners and Spreads, reported
that, owing to the convention of the American Medical Associa-
tion, held in Boston during our Commencement Week, it had been
difficult to secure suitable accommodations for the classes at Back
Bay hotels on Commencement Day. For this reason, in many
instances, two or several classes held joint dinners. The commit-
tee made arrangements for all class spreads, which were held in In-
stitute buildings, and in many instances the committee materially
assisted the class committees in arrangements for the class dinners.
Mr, Coburn suggested that in future individual class spreads be
held once in five years, at the time of the general reunions, and
that in the intermediate years all classes unite in a common spread
at the Technology Club.
In the report for the General Celebration Committee, Mr. Morss
raised the point as to whether it would be better for the Alumni
Association to take charge of the commencement celebrations
in the future. This led to a general discussion of the question of
centralizing in the Alumni Association all alumni activities, in-
cluding the publication of the Technology Review. The sen-
timent of the meeting seemed to be that the Alumni Association
should be strengthened in every possible way, so that in time it
would be in a position to take charge, more generally, of alumni
activities. It is manifestly impracticable, however, to conduct
ilumni business by frequent mass meetings of the alumni body,
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and necessarily the management of its aflPairs must be delegated
to some committee with wide powers, such as the present Alunmi
Association Executive Committee. Contrasting the latter com-
mittee with the Association of Class Secretaries, it was pointed
out that the Executive Committee was small, not broadly represen-
tative, and lacking in permanence of organization and policy.
According tp present custom it is very rare for any member of the
Executive Committee, with the exception of the Alumni Association
secretary, to serve more than two years consecutively upon the
committee; and, practically, that committee loses half its mem-
bership every year and is completely changed every two years.
The Association of Class Secretaries, on the other hand, is broadly
representative, not only of graduate, but of undergraduate inter-
ests. Included in its membership are representatives of every
class from '68 to the Freshman Class, as well as representatives
of all alumni organizations throughout the country and certain
officers of the Institute. Its membership changes but slowly,
and here permanence of organization and of policy are to be found.
Taking these and other considerations into account, the meeting
was strongly of the opinion that the time had not yet come to ask
the Alumni Association to undertake the publication of the Re-
view, and that, for the present at least, it would be better to leave
the management of the commencement celebration to the class
secretaries, as the body best fitted to consider the details of the
celebration. Furthermore, it was felt that, so long as the Asso-
ciation of Class Secretaries was responsible for the publication of
the Review, the profits of the celebration might well be used to
form a guarantee fund for that magazine.
By unanimous vote the reports of the 1906 Commencement
Celebration Committee were accepted, and the committee was given
the thanks of the Association, and formally discharged.
The report of the Committee on Closer Relations among Graduate
Organizations was presented by C. F. Read, '74, chairman. A
feature of the year's work of this committee has been the adoption
of a uniform membership card, now in use by many of the local
alumni societies, which serves as a card of introduction to all Tech-
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83
nology clubs and other alumni organizations. The Coi
on Closer Relations consists of the assistant secretary of the class
tecretaries, as chairman, the secretary of the Alumni Association,
the secretary of the Faculty, and representatives of two local so-
cieties, to be determined at each annual meeting. It was voted
ihai for the coming year the Technology Club of Philadelphia
and the Technology Club of Vermont be represented on the Com-
mittee on Closer Relations.
The desirability and need of sending representatives from the
Institute to meetings of alumni in other cities was discussed at
length, and the sentiment of the meeting was shown to be strongly
in favor of keeping alumni in distant places informed about In-
stitute affairs through this and other means. It was voted to sug-
gest to the Alumni Association the desirability of sending repre-
sentatives to alumni meetings in other cities; and, further, it was
voted that the Committee on Closer Relations be requested to interest
itself actively in securing information in regard to meetings of local
societies for announcement in Boston, and to co-operate, as far as
possible, with officers of the Institute in securing representation
of the Institute at meetings of local societies.
A Circulation Committee, consisting of I. W. Litchfield, '85,
K. K.. Barrows, 95, and R. H. Stearns, '01, was appointed to as-
sist the Committee on Publication of the Review in increasing
the circulation of that magazine.
Mr. Macomber, '07, announced that the gift of the present Senior
Class to the Institute would be the publication of a new and revised
edition of the Tech Song Book, and that in due time the co-opera-
tion of the alumni would be asked for the undertaking.
The by-laws were amended by adding the Secretary of the In-
stitute and the Dean to the membership of the Association.
At the election of officers for the term of two years the secretary
was re-elected; and I. W. Litchheld, '85, was chosen assistant
secretary in place of C. F. Read, '74> who declined re-election.
As a mark of appreciation of Mr. Read's five years' official service,
the thanks uf the Association were unanimously voted lo the rc-
I iiiine as
it secretary.
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The meeting adjourned at 10.25 p<^- '^^^ attendance was
thirty-three, and included the secretaries of the Washington and
Vermont alumni organizations.
Frederic H. Fay, '93, Secretary.
I. W. LrrcHFlELD, '85, Assistant Secretary.
NORTH-WESTERN ASSOCIATION OF THE M. I. T.
The annual fall dinner of the Association was held at the Chi-
cago Athletic Club on Friday evening, November 23, at 6.30 p.m.,
the attendance being the largest that we have had at any meeting,
except the annual dinner. About sixty members were present,
among whom were Colonel W. H. Bixby, '70, F. E. Levanseler,
'71, F. K. Copeland, '76, and a representative of nearly every class
down to the latest.
No outside entertainment was provided, as our committee be-
lieves these informal dinners should carry with them the full mean-
ing of the word; and, if the attendance at this meeting is a cri-
terion, the scheme has proven successful. F. K. Copeland, who
had just returned from Boston, gave many news items, among
others the status of affairs in general, the candidates for Presi-
dent, and also the agitation in regard to a new location. The
keenest interest is taken in all the movements of the Corporation,
and the news was welcomed. Others who spoke were Colonel
Bixby, Hager, Woodman, and Huxley, who read a very newsy and
interesting letter from "Ike Litchfield." With the aid of a piano
and Young's voice the "Stein Song" and others were added to the
program, which made the evening one of our best.
Preparations are afoot now to make the Annual Dinner, which
comes the last of February, the largest in the history of the Asso-
ciation. Every Institute man is invited, and a notice to the sec-
retary is all that is necessary.
John T. Cheney, '03, Secretary^
878 South Halsted Street, Chicago, III.
The Rocky Mountain Technology Club had a dinner at the
University Club, Denver, on Dec. 22, 1906, this being for the elec-
tion of officers, etc. A very pleasant and informal time was enjoyed
at this dinner. The election resulted in the following ofhcerB :
president, F. E. Shepard, '87, Denver Engineering Works; vice-
president, John E, Lonngren, '96, Colorado F. & I. Co., Pueblo;
secretary-treasurer, Maurice B. Biscoe, Denver Club. By dint
of questioning I succeeded in getting the following items, which
perhaps will be of interest to some of the members: —
Messrs. Wiard, '99, and Brown, '05, have opened offices, with
Denver as headquarters, for general consulting mining engineer-
ine business.
Mr. Lonngren, '96, is superintendent of the wire mill of the
C. F. & I. Company at Pueblo.
Mr. Biscoe, "93, is located at Denver, in the line of architectural
work, being occupied in the erection of the new St. John's Ca-
thedral, which is to be quite a beautiful building.
Russell Reynolds, '06, is with the A. S. & R. Company, as
chemist at its Durango plant.
Mr. Gilbert, '98, who was with the A. S, & R. Company at
Eilers plant, has been transferred to the Durango plant.
Mr. Tuckerman, '06, is in the engineering offices of the C. F. & I.
Company at Denver. ■
H. O. BoswoRTH, '02, tx-SfCTeiary,
1742 Champa Street, Denver, Col.
THE TECHNOLOGY CLUB OF BUFFALO
The fall meeting was held on November 17 at the University
Club, Buffalo. About fifteen were present, and every one enjoyed
ihe opportunity of renewing old acquaintances and hearing the
latest news from the Institute. Our next meeting will be held
in January, and a large attendance is expected.
Our society now numbers about forty-five members, and is repre-
sentative of almost every class from M. B. Patch of '73 ^° "id °^
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the '05 class. The name has been changed to conform with the
other Technology Clubs, and will hereafter be known as ''The
Technology Club of BuflFalo."
H. A. Boyd, '79, Secretary-Treasurer^
125 Erie County Bank Building, Buffalo, N.Y.
THE WASHINGTON SOCIETY OF THE M. I. T.
Following a period of inactivity during the vacation season, when
many of our members were away from the city, this society has
seen a renewal of interest in its meetings during the last two months.
The regular annual meeting and banquet was held at the Hotel
Cochran on December 12, and, as in former years, brought together
a good-sized representation of resident alumni, in several features
repeating the success of last year's gathering at the same place.
The duties of toastmaster were again efficiently fulfilled by Mr.
Marshall O. Leighton, '96.
A guest of the evening who was listened to with great interest
was Professor R. S. Woodward, president of the Carnegie Insti-
tution, who gave a scholarly address on the general subject of
"Technical Education," in which he showed himself to be thor-
oughly in sympathy with the spirit of the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology. Himself a technical graduate in the earliest days
of engineering as distinguished from classical college courses, and
when there were absolutely no business opportunities open to an
engineering graduate as such, he gave a vivid picture of the forces
of prejudice which have always been opposed to the progress of
technical education and the extent to which they have now been
overcome. The Carnegie Institution itself stands for the pro-
motion of the most advanced technical research; and President
Woodward referred to the fact that at the present time the insti-
tution is engaged in the foundation on the Pacific coast of an as-
tronomical observatory, at the head of which is an Institute of
Technology graduate, who has become widely known for his work
in astro-physics.
The society was fortunate in having also present as a guest at
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the dinner Professor S. H. Woodbridge of the Institute Faculty,
who is at the present time engaged in professional work on the
House of Representatives Office Building in this city. From his
intimate acquaintance with affairs in Boston, Professor Wood-
bridge was able to spealc at length of many matters of interest
to the society. It was especially gratifying to learn that the amount
paid to the Treasurer of the Institute by the Technology Fund
Committee has been enough to nearly meet the deficit for the past
year.
Mr. Proctor L. Dougherty, '97, a member of the society who is
frequently called to other parts of the country on professional
work in the service of the government, gave his impressions of
the growing importance and leadership of the Technology man
in all departments of business and industry.
Dr. Henry A. Pressey, '96. a member of the society who has
achieved prominence in engineering, financial, and educational
circles in Washington, also made a brief address.
At the close of the meeting, subscriptions were taken up for
a special fund, to be used by the Bursar of the Institute in furnish-
ing aid to first-year students.
The officers elected for the next year are: Francis Walker, '92,
president; Edwin F. Ailbright, '04, vice-president; Frederick
W. Swanton, '90, secretary; Francis F. Longley, '04, treasurer;
Frederick G. Clapp, 'oi, director.
F, W. Swanton, '90, Secretary,
1641 ijth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.
TECHNOLOGY CLUB OF NEW BEDFORD
The annual meeting of the Technology Club of New Bedford
look place on November i. The following officers were elected:
president, Mr. C. F. Lawton; executive committee, Mr. S. C,
Hathaway. The plans for the annual dinner were discussed,
and the committee appointed to arrange for the dinner.
The annual dinner was held on December 4 at Tabitha Inn,
Fairhaven. across the river. This is the new inn that Henry
H. Rogers has just built. The guest of the club was Dean Burton,
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of Techy who spoke interestingly on the improvement of the social
side of Tech life in the past few years. The even dozen who sat
down to dinner enjoyed a very pleasant evening, and adjourned
just in time to get the last car back to New Bedford.
C. F. Wing, Jr., '99, Secretary^
34 Purchase Street, New Bedford, Mass.
THE TECHNOLOGY CLUB OF HARTFORD
The Technology Club of Hartford had its first meeting in the
Rathskeller of the Heublein Hotel on Saturday evening, December
15. There was a large attendance present, and several new mem-
bers joined the club.
Several members gave very interesting talks, and the discussion
was entertaining as well as benefiting to the members. Light re-
freshments were served, and the meeting adjourned at ten o'clock.
George W. Baker, '92, Secretary^
Box 983, Hartford, Conn.
News from the Classes
89
NEWS FROM THE CLASSES
Prof, Robert H. Richards, S^'f,, Mass. Inst. of Technotogy.Boston.
At Technology Field Day the committee inaugurated the plan
of suggesting that the various classes come to the Field Day sports.
In answer to this three members of the class of '68 put in an ap-
pearance,-— JacLson, Stevens, and Richards. Forbes was kept
away by the fall of snow at his home, which, he thought, would spoil
the sports. Stevens would have been kept away by the same storm
but he found by telephoning that there was no snow in Boston.
Richards has made one professional trip to Albany to consult about
a mill process on the Pacific coast. He has also begun work on an
appendix to his hook on "Ore Dressing." It is now three years
since the book appeared, and the progress in this line has been very
rapid.
1870.
Prof. Charles R. Cross, Sec
]. Inst, of Technology, Boston.
Samuel Cabot died in Boston. November 26, of pneumonia
after a short illness. The sudden death of our classmate will bring
sadness to every one who has known him either in his younger
days or in later manhood. The frankness and good cheer which
characterized him when a student persisted through life, and every
one who had to do with him was the better and stronger for such
intercourse. He was a man who held tenaciously to his convic-
tions on all subjects, but his actions were invariably based upon
a strong sense of duty. He leaves behind him the memory of a
life unsullied by the slightest taint of selfishness or unkindness.
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1875.
E. A. W. Hammatt, Sec.y 10 Neponset Block, Hyde Park, Mass.
Some weeks ago, on my way home from Mexico, I had the pleasure
of spending a few hours with Ben. Oxnard in New Orleans. We
had not met since June, 1875, and naturally each had changed some-
what in personal appearance. Ben was much interested to hear
something of such of the boys as I could tell about. Cabot must
be alive, as I found a postal from him on my desk when I reached
home. I also found a report of the Commissioners of Sewerage of
Louisville, Ky., supposed to have been sent by Breed, as he is their
chief engineer. I have just learned that Bill Edes is appointed chief
engineer of the Northwestern Pacific Railroad Company, with head-
quarters in San Francisco. Our classmate, Frederic Martin Palmer,
born in Norton, Mass., Dec. 7, 1853, died in Lawrence, Mass., Oct.
25, 1906.
1876.
John R. Freeman, Sec^ 145 Morris Ave., Providence, R.L
On December 12 the class celebrated its thirtieth anniversary by
having a dinner at Young's Hotel, at which the following members
were present: Thomas Aspinwall, T. W. Baldwin, F. K. Cope-
land, Henry B. Wood, F. W. Hodgdon, Charles T. Main, Charles
F. Prichard. — On Jan. 7, 1907, the firm of Dean & Main was
dissolved; and Charles T. Main, '76, will open new ofRces at 45
Milk Street, Boston, Mass., as soon as they are ready, and will
carry on a business devoted to the design of industrial plants and
work connected therewith. — ^The son of Charles F. Prichard,
Charles R. Prichard, was married to the daughter of Benjamin
C. Mudge, y^y Oct. 22, 1906. — The daughter of Arthur L. Mills
was married Oct. 3, 1906. — John R. Freeman has recently returned
from several weeks of investigation of Los Angeles' heroic proj-
ect for water supply from the Owens River, which proposes
. aqueduct two hundred miles long, conveying four hundred
cubic feet of water per second for domestic supply and irrigation.
The aqueduct starts at an elevation of 3.820 feet above sea-level,
near the base of Mount Whitney, the highest of the Sierras, and
follows along the base of the eastern foothills of the Sierra, and
along the edge of the Mohave Desert, until it crosses under one
of ihe Sierra Madre ranges, with a five-mile tunnel, and there
drops some fifteen hundred feet in a steep canyon, affording an
exceptionally attractive site for water-power development, after
which the water will pass on through other tunnels and conduits
lo the head of the San Fernando watershed, from which Los
Angeles is already supplied. In addition to supplying water for
the million inhabitants that Los Angeles expects to have at some
future time, there will be water enough to irrigate one hundred
thousand acres for intensive farming, lilce the cultivation of olives,
oranges, and vineyards, and thus to develop the equivalent of
four " Riversides " in the suburbs of Los Angeles. The water
tnd the fall will permit the development of from fifty thousand to
one hundred thousand horse power of electrical energy, as measured
at the consumers' end in Los Angeles, or more power than all that
developed at Lawrence, Lowell. Manchester, and Holyoke com-
bined. This will doubtless be a great factor in the industrial de-
velopment of Southern California and the building of factories
in the vicinity of Los Angeles. Mr. Freeman was serving as one
of a commission of three engineers to report on the feasibility and
cost of the project. Mr. Freeman continues as consulting engi-
neer to the Board of Water Supply, New York, and in charge of
ihe Factory Mutual Insurance interests in Providence, with which
he has long been identified.
1877.
Richard A. Hale, Sec,
Benj. C. Mudge is associated with the Oxford Fibre Com-
pany, with mills at Gardner, Mass. The Boston office is 85 and
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86 Delta Building, lo Post-office Square. The company utilizes
the waste products from flax-making yarns that can be used in
many articles, as twine, harness, and shoe thread, etc. — Fred. W»
Wood has recently been elected a member of the Executive Com-
mittee of the Corporation. — F. C. Holman has been located in
South America for many years, and at present is at Bolivar, Sur
de Cauca, in Colombia, engaged in gold mining. He has made
a special study of the geological features of that portion of coun-
try. His home is at San Francisco, and the old homestead was
destroyed by dynamite to prevent the spread of the flames at the
time of the earthquake. His mother had made this her home for
more than fifty years. Everything was practically destroyed. —
George F. Swain is acting as consulting engineer for the Bridge Com-
mission in Lawrence, Mass., which is to report on the feasibility of
a new highway bridge across the Merrimack River, between the twcv
bridges at present existing.
1878.
LiNWOOD O. TowNE, Sec.y Haverhill, Mass.
With a thoughtfulness that the class has been made to realize
for many years. President Baker was the host at his Ivy Street,.
Brookline, home for the annual dinner and reunion. This was
held January 5. Present were (besides Baker) Bradford, Collier,.
Draper, Higgins, Miller, Nichols, Rich, Robertson, Rollins, Sar-
gent, Sawin, Schwamb, Williams, Woolworth, Towne. Mrs.
Baker assisted in receiving the men, but to their regret withdrew
from discussing the after-menu. The meetings of the class have
been informal for years, and in its most delightful way was the
same this. The Lieutenant Governor had to answer — or attempt
to — a lot of questions which, as a member of Tech Corporation,
he never had on M. L T. exam, papers. Around the logs of the
great fireplace in Baker's music-room, after dinner, the fellows
talked of about everything, from early dzys and aiFairs political
to "Trinity." It was pretty hard to leave.
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93
Harvey S. Chase, Sec, 27 State Street, Boston.
Rufus F. Herrick has rece
Company," to manufacture a
out New England. Mr. Hi
for such products under reqi
itly organized the "Somerset Springs
id sell carbonated beverages through-
rrick has special chemical formulx
»f the new pure food laws.
4
Prof. William L. Puffer, Sec, 307 Equitable Building, Boston.
Edward V. Sedgwick was in Boston, and called on Tyler, who
s he did way back in the 80 's, and presum-
says he looked
ably is prospering,
square up all dues. The secretary hopi
will call on Tyler.— A good bit of class
following clipping from the Boston Tram
■k for the class secretary t
a good many fellows
sws is conveyed in the
■ipt of December 15: —
Abbott L. Rotch. direaor of the Blue Hill Observatory and one of the
leading meteorological experts of this country, has been appointed pro-
Tessor of meteorology at Harvard by the Harvard Corporation.
Professor Roich has for nearly a quarter of a century been conducting
exhaustive scJentiRc investigations into the celestial world, working both
here and abroad. Universities of Germany, France, and England have
honored him with high degrees. He has made several important discov-
eries, and contributed many useful books on meteorological subjects.
Graduating from Technology in 188+, Professor Rotch early won a
reputation as a student of the stars. After two thrilling expeditions to
South America and Africa, where he hazarded the dangers of mountains, he
ntibliibed in 1885 the Blue Hill Observatory, and has since maintained it.
About thai time he published a boot, graphically written, entitled
"Sounding the Ocean of Air," that has since been used as a text-book
in many leading colleges and schools. Because of it he became editor
of the Amrrican Mrlrerologital Journal, which position he held widi dis-
tinction for a decade.
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— ^William L. PuiFer recently opened an office for the transaction of
an engineering business at 30/ Equitable Building. He will give
special attention to expert testimony in law cases, examinations,
choice and layout of new systems, reports and tests of plants, etc.
1885.
I. W. LrrcHFiELD, Sec.y 161 Devonshire Street, Boston.
The Boston Transcript of October 24 reports that the Confec-
tioners' Machinery and Manufacturing Company of Springfield,
of which Frank Page is president, has purchased 190,000 square
feet of land as a site for a new factory. The company will not
build immediately, but in time will doubtless cover practically
the whole tract with a large modern factory, thus establishing
one of the greatest plants in the country for the manufacture of
confectioners' machines and apparatus. The Confectioners' Ma-
chinery and Manufacturing Company is allied with one of the great-
est machine manufacturing companies in Paris, France, and the
two concerns send their machines all over the world. The com-
pany is successful to a very marked degree. — ^The board of man-
agers of the National Society for the Promotion of Industrial Edu-
cation held a meeting in the office of the Carnegie Foundation,
New York City, December 8, and elected Professor Charles R.
Richards, of Columbia University, secretary. Dr. Pritchett is
president of the society. Professor Richards has been very promi-
nently identified with this movement from its inception, and the
great success of the movement has been largely due to his energy
and ability. Professor Richards was in Boston attending the
Social Educational Congress, and presided at the sessions of the
section on industrial education. — ^The Boston Herald^ December
23, had an article descriptive of "The Haunt," the historic dwell-
ing owned by General W. E. Spaulding, of Nashua, N.H. The
house was built in 1740, and contains General Spaulding's col-
lection of antiquities. On the way to camp at Squam Lake by
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automobile, two years ago, some of the men made a call on Billy
Spaulding, and were initiated into the mysteries of the old house.
It was filled from cellar to garret with old furniture, china, and
domestic articles of every description. The collection is extremely
valuable, and has been drawn on from time to time by the vari-
ous antiquarian societies in this country. It has been, however,
a very great care; and his decision to dispose of a part of the col-
lection was a gratification to collectors. The house will probably
be secured by one of the historical societies in Nashua. — W. J.
Mullins, of Franklin, Pa., was in Boston in November, and made
a few calls on '85 men. He was in excellent health and very en-
thusiastic over his new White Steamer, in which he has spent most
of the summer. — Professor Tyler, having resigned the secretary-
ship of the Faculty, Professor Merrill has been elected secretary.
It will be remembered that Merrill was acting secretary for some
time when Dr. Tyler was in Europe, and on account of his duties
was unable to attend the reunion. We congratulate Merrill on
his election as secretary, and hope that he has made a stipulation
ihat no Institute work is to interfere with any class functions. —
C. M. Wilder visited some of his classmates in Boston last summer
on his way to Cape Cod, where he spent his vacation. — Newell
was in Boston recently, attending a meeting of the Corporation of
(he Institute.
Edward G. Thomas, Sec, 88 Broad Street, Boston.
John W. Adams, who is now assistant to Mr, Samuel Stick-
ney, general manager of the Chicago Great Western Railway, St.
Pjul, Minn., was in Boston in November for a short visit. — Solo-
mon Siurges is recovering slowly from the effects of the automo-
bile accident, which was noted in the last issue of the Review.
He has not yet been able to return to his office, and will probably
recuperate for some time in the South before being able to take
up business affairs. — Timothy W. Sprague will move on February
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I from his present quarters, 4 State Street, to 88 Broad Street,
Boston. Sprague, in association with Charles K. Stearns, is en-
gaged in the installation of several large electric plants for the dis-
tribution of power for coal mining purposes, in the New River
district of West Virginia. — Charles K. Stearns will also shortly
move to 88 Broad Street, Boston. — Our twentieth anniversary
will be celebrated at Chebacco Island, Essex River, Mass., June
15, 16, and 17, 190/. The committee is hard at work on plans
to make this the biggest, busiest, and best outing we have had. —
C. A. Barton, Eastern agent for the Nernst Lamp, has had the terri-
tory extended over which he has charge, and now controls the East-
ern States as far South as Virginia. He has recently moved the
Nernst office to 124 W. 42d Street, New York.
1888.
William G. Snow, Sec, 1108 Penn Mutual Building, Boston.
The secretary regrets to report the death of Frederick L. Sayer,
which occurred in the Brooklyn Hospital, November 23, from
grippe and complications. — Charles L. Weil has resigned his pro-
fessorship at the University of Michigan, in order to devote his
entire time to his consulting engineering practice. His offices are
located in the Union Trust Building, Detroit. — B. G. Buttolph
and William G. Snow were present at the annual meeting of the
American Society of Mechanical Engineers in New York in Decem-
ber.— The Inland Architect for November gives a full-page exterior
view of the new James H. Bowen High School, Chicago, designed
by Dwight Heald Perkins, architect for the Board of Education. —
In the absence of Professor Wood bridge, William G. Snow has given
a course of lectures on "Heating and Ventilation" to the third-year
architects. — George C. Scales returned from Porto Rico several
months ago, and became associated with the Stone & Webster En-
gineering Corporation. He is now located in Columbus, Ga., as
superintendent of construction of a large power plant.
Prof. W. E. Mott, Sec, Mass. Inst, of Technology, Boston.
At the annual meeting of the American Society of Mechanical
Engineers, recently held in New York City, George M. Basford
was cleaed one of the managers of the society. Basford has re-
cently delivered an address before the students in engineering
of Purdue University, on "The Work of the Motive Power Officer
in the Management of American Railroad Operation." — ^The
Boston TTonscript of October i8 contains the following note in
regard lo C. N. Borden:—
At a special meeting of the directors of the Richard Borden Manufact-
uring Company, Charles N. Borden was regularly elected treasurer, clerk,
and a director of the corporation to succeed his father, Richard B. Borden,
who died a few days ago. Mr. Borden had heen performing the duties
or the position during the illness of his father, and his appointment was
generally expected as the successor of the latter.
A second edition of "Mechanics Problems for Engineering Stu-
dents," by Professor Frank B. Sanborn, of Tufts College, has
recently appeared from the press of J. Wiley & Sons.^A. W.
French, president of the French Oil-mill Machinery Company
of Piqua, Ohio, writes: —
Our company has all the business it could possibly attend to. We are
itill in the same old business, and have enlarged out plant and equipment
nearly lOO per cent, tl
— Enginefring Magi
Mr. G. W. Whipple ha!
Association of New York on
the pollution of rivers. Thi
by the city of Brisbani
for the city.
says: —
! been recently appointed by the Merchants'
igurale a campaign against
of Hazen & Whipple
Australia, to report on source!
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1890.
George L. GiLMOHEy Sec.^ Lexington, Mass.
Darragh de Lancey is in Waterburyy Conn. — George E. Hale and
wife were in Boston a week in November. He has now returned
to Pasadena. — C. C. Babb is with the United States Reclamation
Service in Browning, Mont. — Henry Plympton Spaulding, who
with his family returned from a year's sojourn in Italy recently,
has taken a studio at 320 Boylston Street. His year's work in luly
amounted to over one hundred water-colors. His first exhibition
of the season was held from December 5 to 19. Mr. Spaulding
is building a new house and studio at East Gloucester, which he
expects to occupy next summer. — Walter F. Cook can now be
found at his new restaurant, 88 Boylston Street, Boston. — Charles
H. Alden, who was in California last summer, is now in Boston.
After completion of the Harvard Medical School Buildings, of
which he had charge, he severed his connection with Shepley, Rutan
&Coolidge,and is now in business for himself at 20 Beacon Street. —
E. A. Emery is at 1417 Railway Exchange, Chicago, 111. — S. W.
Moore is now at 173 Oakleigh Road, Newton, Mass., having been
in Colorado Springs most of the time the past sixteen years. —
A. W. Woodman is now in Chicago, at 906 Tribune Building.
1891.
Howard C. Forbes, Sec.y 88 Broad Street, Boston.
Garrison has just resigned his agency of the De Laval Steam
Turbine to go with the Choralcelo Manufacturing Company as con-
sulting engineer. The Choralcelo Manufacturing Company is pro-
ducing a new musical instrument, possessing many marvellously in-
teresting qualities. Its importance in the musical world cannot be
exaggerated. It is being shown only privately, and Garrison will be
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teased to have any one interested either call upon him or telephone
him at his new office, 33 Broad Street, Boston, — Telephone loio
Main, — and he will arrange for a private hearing.
1892.
Prof. William A. Johnston, See., Mat
Boston.
. of Technology,
As a result of the recent vote for term members, the name of
Leonard Metcalf will be presented to the Corporation. — One of the
recent publications was written by Louis Derr. Subject, "Pho-
tography for Students of Physics and Ctwmistry." The book is
published by the Macmillan Company of New York. — Prescott A,
Hopkins, architect, has recently removed his office to 801 Provident
Building, 50 South Fourth Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
1893.
Frederic H. Fay, Sec, 60 City Hall, Boston,
Orton W. Albec has recently been engaged in a mining venture
which, through his efforts, has turned out very handsomely, al-
though last year he came near paying dearly for his experience.
Early in 1905, while associated with Charles C. Bothfeld, 'S+,
in Detroit, he met a Canadian railway engineer who had been build-
ing a government railroad through the backwoods of Ontario, and
who brought rumors of the finding of silver along the line. After
some investigation which seemed to confirm the report, Messrs.
Bothfeld and Albee and two or three others organized a prospect-
ing party, which went into the woods over this railway line, rid-
ing in a freight train, as passenger service was not yet in opera-
tion, and alighted at what has since come to be the widely known
town of Cobalt. After three hours of prospecting the party dis-
covered traces of silver; and the next day, by the use of dyaa-
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mite, a vein was exposed. Albee was put in charge of the devel-
opment of the property, which was named the Violet Mine; and,
although his resources were the most primitive, and the only labor
to be had was that of lumbermen who knew absolutely nothing
of mining, the undertaking was successful from the start, and the
first shipment of ore proved the worth of the mine. Albee con-
tinued to work the property from the spring of 1905 to the fall
of 1906, spending practically his entire time, winter and summer,
at the mine. By the summer of 1906 the town of Cobalt had de-
veloped to such an extent that Mrs. Albee and their daughter were
able to join him, which was a most fortunate circumstance, for
in the early fall Albee suffered from a very severe attack of pto-
maine poisoning, due to eating canned goods; and it was only
by Mrs. Albee's skilful nursing, followed by medical aid from De-
troit, that he pulled through. When Albee was able to travel,
he and his family went to Mrs. Albee's home in Newark, N.J.,
where he completely recovered from his illness. Late in the faU
the mine was sold at a handsome profit to its owners. Albee now
resides at 98 Bloomfield Avenue, Newark; and he is engaged in
private practice as a consulting mining engineer at 20 Fulton Street,
New York City. — Herbert W. Alden, for many years engineer with
the Pope Manufacturing Company of Hartford, Conn., is me-
chanical engineer with the Trinken Roller Bearing Axle Com-
pany of Canton, Ohio, his address being 1361 Woodland Avenue,
Canton. — ^The address of Charles V. Allen, engineering salesman
with Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company, is
Cadena 19, Mexico, D.F., Mexico. — Frank S. Badger is principal
assistant engineer of the Monterey Works and Sewer Company,
Limited, his address being Apartado 291, Monterey, Mex. — Fred-
eric W. Baker's address is Box 256, Bridgeport, Conn. He is
•till naval architect for the Lake Torpedo Boat Company. — ^Will-
iam Thomas Barnes and Miss Maude Frances Getchell, of Water-
ville, Me., were married in that city on Oct. 17, 1906. Mr. and
Mrs. Barnes reside at 566 Blue Hill Avenue, Dorchester, Mass.
Barnes is assisunt engineer to Leonard Metcalf, consulting engi-
neer at 14 Beacon Street, Boston. — Maurice Bigelow Biscoe and
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Miw Agne* Elizabeth Slocutn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Win-
field Scott S locum, were married at Newtonville, Mass., Nov.
i+, IQ06. Mr. and Mrs. Biscoe will reside at 790 Dowirg Street,
Denver, Col., in which city Biscoe is practising his profession of
architecture. — Samuel N. Braman, with the Westinghouse Machine
Company, has been transferred to Philadelphia, and is now lo-
cated at 1006 North American Building, Philadelphia, Pa.—
Charles Nourse Cook is located at Slatersville, R.I., where he is
luperimendent of the Slatersville Finishing Company. He con-
tinues also to be president of the Silver Spring Bleaching and
Dyeing Company of Providence. — The address of Charles D.
Detnond, testing engineer with the Anaconda Copper Mining
Company, is 704 Main Street, Anaconda, Mont. — Mrs. Fred-
erick N. Dillon, of Fitchburg, Mass., was instantly killed tn an
automobile accident near Wayland on the afternoon of Oct. 18,
!9o6, Mrs. Dillon was Margaret Downes Morse, daughter of
George F. Morse, of Leominster. She was married to Frederick
Nathan Dillon, Nov. g, 1898. — Samuel D. Dodge, assistant engi-
neer with the New York Board of Water Supply, is located at
Comwall-on-Hudson. N.Y.— William G. Houck, formerly sec-
retary-treasurer, is now president of the Butfalo Structural Steel
Company. Houck's address is reported as 551 La Fayette Avenue,
Buffalo, N.Y. — Arthur H. Jameson is superintendent of the steel
cinings department of the Malleable Iron Fittings Company at
their large new Branford plant. Jameson's address is Box 6iz,
Branford, Conn. — John W. Logan is with the steel works depart-
ment of the Alan Wood Iron and Steel Company atConshohocken,
Pa. — At the annual meeting of the Corinthian Yacht Club-^of
Marblehead, held at the Boston Athletic Association on January
9, Henry A. Morss, commodore in 1906, was re-elected commo-
dore of the club for 1907. Reports of committees showed that
the club had been very prosperous during the first year of Morss's
administration; and it begins the present year with a most flat-
icring outlook for a record season both in membership and in
locial and yachting features. In his annual statement Commo-
dore Morss made the important suggestion that the club begin
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collecting data about past and present boats. He said: ''I think
the club should keep for future reference records of boats and yachts
which have been built, leading up to the development of the pres-
ent fleet. I feel reasonably certain that there are in the posses-
sion of a good many members models or half-models for which
they have no particular use at the present time. These models,
if in the possession of the club, would show more clearly than any-
thing else could the various types of yachts which have been en-
rolled in the club since its organization. Plans giving lines, sail
plans, and cabin arrangements would also show a great deal. My
suggestion is that members who have such models or plans pre-
sent them to the club, for such a collection would be of great in-
terest and value." — Fenwick F. Skinner, civil engineer with West-
inghouse. Church, Kerr & Co., is the resident engineer in charge
of the construction of the new Pennsylvania Railroad Terminal
in New York City. Skinner's field engineering staff* numbers
over sixty men. A part of the work consists in placing some fifty
thousand tons of structural steel below the surface for the sup-
port of the proposed station building and adjacent streets. Skin-
ner's address is 227 West Thirty-third Street, New York City.
— ^The address of Walter I. Swanton is Sixth Floor, Munsey Build-
ing, Washington, D.C. Swanton is now construction engineer
with the United States Reclamation Service. — ^Alfred C. Thomas,
engineer with the New York & New Jersey Telephone Com-
pany, is located at 15 Dey Street, New York City. — ^The present
address of Percy H. Thomas, chief electrician with the Cooper-
Hewitt Electric Company, is iii Broadway, New York City. —
Augustus B. Wadsworth, M.D., formerly at 112 West Fifty-fifth
Street, is now in practice at 180 West Fifty-ninth Street, New York
City. — Parker H. Wilder, formerly secretary of the Choate School
at Wallingford, Conn., is now treasurer of that institution. — ^The
following '93 men attended the alumni dinner January 18: S. A.
Breed, Blood, Dawes, Densmore, Ellms, Fay, Keyes, Pickert, and
Tucker. Ellms, who is located at Cincinnati, arranged a vacation
trip so as to be present at the dinner.
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1894.
Prof. S. C. Prescott, Sec, Mass. Inst, of Technology, Boston.
C. F. Hopewell is at work on a new type of small gas engine
for motor cars and similar purposes. — W. W. Patch is still engaged
on ihe work of the Reclamation Service, and is now located at
Orman, S. Dak, — George Taylor has become connected with the
General Electric Company, and now lives at 13 Bedford Road,
Schcneaady, — J, E. Thropp, Jr., is in charge of the mines and
smelters of the Everett Company, and is now located at Earlston,
Pa. — A. W. Tidd was married during the summer, and now lives
at While Plains, N.Y. Tidd has been for some time an assist-
ant engineer on the new water supply work for the city of New
York. — Mrs. De Lancey has removed from Great Barrington to
Waterbury, Conn. — R. W. Giikey has left Boston to accept a posi-
tion in New York State. His address is 20 Lafayette Avenue,
Kingston, N.Y .—J. W. Kittredge has opened an office in Boulder,
Col.— C. F. Baker has joined the forces of the J. G. White Com-
pany in New York City.— W. H. King has recently taken pos-
session of a splendidly equipped office in the new Hall of Rec-
ords in New York City. — The secretary recently visited the Tech
Club of New York, and happened to be present at the night for
the reunion of '91, '92, '93, and '94. The occasion was a very
pleasant one, as it gave opportunity to renew several old friend-
ships. Of the class of '94, King, Locke, Mcjennett, N. E. Janvrin,
and Prescott were present. — H. R. Bates is now located in Wil-
mington, N.C.— The secretary was pleased to receive a letter from
R, H. Ober, who was connected with the class in the Fresh-
man year. Ober is now engineer of the Columbia River Bridge
lor the C, M. & St. P. Ry. Co. of Washington, and his address
i.1 Trinidad, Wash.
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1895.
H. K. Barrows, Sec^ 6 Beacon St., Boston, Mass.
T. M. Lothrop's address is now 648 Fourth Avenue, Joliet,
111. He is assistant superintendent of the spike and bolt factory,
Joliet Works, of the Illinois Steel Company. — E. D. Barry has
been also with the Illinois Steel Company, as assistant superin-
tendent of their Cement Plant No. 2, but is now superintendent
of the Universal Portland Cement Company at South Chicago,
111. — S. H. Thomdike, who has been Instructor in Civil Engineer-
ing at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for the last two
years, is now in the bridge department in the office of the city en-
gineer of Boston. — B. C. Donham is chief engineer for CoUbran
& Bostwick, general and railway contractors of Seoul, Korea.
News comes of a daughter bom November 13, and it is needless
to say that ''Ben" is proud and happy. Just now he is too busy
to write, — building a water-works s}rstem for Seoul, among other
things, — but the secretary hopes to have a "foreign letter" from
him by our next issue. — C, F. Tillinghast, in his racing sloop,
"Little Rhody," had a close call in a recent trip around Cape Cod,
according to the Boston Globe of October 14. He left Marble-
head with a party of four on October 5, and reached Bristol, R.I.,
on the loth, having had to stop at Provincetown for over twen^-
four hours during a hard gale. One of the party reported "that
the 'Little Rhody' was the best sea boat he ever saw. Had it not
been for her small cockpit, with a high sill to the cabin door to keep
water from below, he believes the boat would have foundered in
the terrific sea Sunday night, as the cockpit was full of water most
of the time. All hands had life-belts strapped around them, and
were wet through all night. It was a time of stress and anxiety,
in weather that would have sent a less stanchly built boat to the
bottom." The "Little Rhody" was built at Bristol, R.I., in 1904,
from designs by George Owen. She won the race from New York
to Marblehead that year, and has won several other long races. —
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105
R. J. Williams is happy in the advent of "R. J., Jr.," born last
July. Williams has been with Draper Brothers Company, woollen
manufacturers, at Canton, Mass., since graduation. He married
Uisi jeanettc Wild, of Canton, Sept. 20, 1905.— H. M. Crane is
now at 532 Fifth Avenue, New York. — E. C. Alden reports change
of address to Hotel Lincoln, Columbus, Ohio, where he is en-
gaged with the American Telegraph & Telephone Company. —
A. D. Dean has been at 167 Tremont Street, Boston, since May
i; and the following, taken from Tvjo States, indicates the larger
field of usefulness to which he has been called : —
Mr. A. D. Dean, rormerly assistant principal of the Springfield Tech-
nical High School, has been elected by the State Committee, Y, M. C. A.,
o{ Massachusetts and Rhode Island, as special supervisor of the educa-
nonal department. This comes as the direct result of an effort of a few
business men, who propose to largely back the educational work of the
committee for a term of three years. It is the conviction of these men
diat fuinishing evening instruction for industrial workers is the Associa-
don't opportunity to be of larger service to cities and towns which have
neglected to provide for the vocational needs of men employed in our great
man ufactu ling, as well as Association, centres.
Mr. Dean is well known as an expert on industrial education. After
jraduating from the Rindge Manual Training School, Cambridge, he
altered the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, receiving his degree
in 1895. His first work as a teacher was in manual training at Portland,
Me. Later he organized and directed manual training in the Maiden
Khools, and from there he was called to the Springfield Technical High
School, with which he has been connected for eight years. Mr. Dean
was associated with Dr. Baltict, former Superintendent of Schools in
Springfield, and Mr. Warner, the present principal of the Technical
Hi^ School, in organizing the Springfield Evening School of Trades, the
*Otk of which he has largely directed. He was sent by the United Slates
^vemment to investigate industrial conditions in Porto Rico, and for
a number of years he has been an examiner for the International Com-
mittee. Mr. Dean begins work under the committee May I, receiving
leave of absence for part of July and August, to direct shop practice and
manual training in Cornell University Summer School. The assocta-
noni of Massachusetts and Rhode Island are very fortunate in being able
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now to command the assistance of Mr. Dean in improving and enlarging
their educational enterprises.
A. D. Fuller, as treasurer of the Andrew D. Fuller Company, of
3 Hamilton Place, Boston, is giving especial attention to founda-
tion and substructure work, his firm being that of contractors and
engineers. They also make a specialty of the entire development
of country estates, and have done a large amount of this work for
private parties here in New England, particularly along the North
Shore in Massachusetts. They have an office at Greensboro,
N.C., and work along the same general lines in that vicini^. The
work that they have done in the line of concrete foundations, gran-
olithic pavements, etc., is in many cases the first of its character
in that part of the South. — G. E. Harkness was elected a member
of the Boston Society of Civil Engineers on November 21. He
has been in Boston and vicinity since graduation, with the ci^
of Medford, Boston Transit Commission, Charlestown Bridge,
and is now assistant engineer on the new Cambridge Bridge, at
185 Charles Street, Boston. — E. A. Tucker is at 683 Atlantic Avenue,
Boston, and is engaged principally in the design of steel work
for buildings, although he acts as consulting engineer on other
general features of structural building work, foundations, etc.
Reinforced concrete design has occupied his attention consider-
ably during the past year or two, and he acts as New England
representative for the Expanded Metal and Corrugated Bar Sys-
tem of St. Louis. Some of his recent work has been on the steel
design and supervision of the car and locomotive repair shops
of the Bangor & Aroostook Railroad at Milo Junction, Me; re-
inforced concrete design and supervision of construction of ware-
house on Kneeland Street, for the Boston & Albany Railroad;
consultation work on John Hancock Building and Weeks Build-
ing in Boston, and various other buildings and bridges. Tucker
has just been elected a member of the American Society of Civil
Engineers. — F. A. Bourne is also "doing things" in Boston and
vicinity. His office has been in the Mason Building for about
five years. One of his latest designs, that of St. Luke's Church
on Washington Avenue, Chelsea, is attracting wide attention.
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Bourne gave considerable study lo the manner of the use of con-
crete for this structure, and it is reported by experts to be the best
example anywhere about here of cast stonework. The result
is superior in texture to the manufactured stone now being used
in the new West Point buildings. The interior of the church shows
the blushed stone jointing, and the cast stone window tracery re-
ceives the leaded glass without surrounding woodwork. The
Soors are granolithic, and there is no plastering in the building.
The effect is very dignified, and obtained at a very small expense
compared with other methods of construction. — M. M. Cannon has
just been made a member of the American Society of Civil Engi-
neers. He is civil engineer for the Fore River Shipbuilding Com-
pany, and has had direct charge of all construction work connected
with their great shipyard near Quincy, Mass. During the past year,
in addition to this, he has designed and constructed the new termi-
nal docks of the Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Railway at
Brunswick, Ga. — It is expected that the '95 class panels for Hunt-
ington Hall frieze, which the class authorized at the annual meet-
ing, will he commenced shortly after the midyear v
1896.
Edjvard S. Mansfield, Sec, yo State Street, Boston.
The decennial of the class of '96 has passed into history, and
yet the catalogue has not made its appearance. This is not
due to the lack of energy on the part of the committee, but to the
lack of interest shown by many '96 men. The committee is anxious
to produce a complete, first-class book, and it is not willing to go
ahead with only half the information in hand. So wake up, men
of '96! Take a linle interest in the matter, and the committee
will show you what can be done if all co-operate. — C. K. B. Nevin
was married on Oct. 27, 1906, to Miss Mary E. Saltonstall, of
New York. — On November 21 H. W. Brown lost his daughter
Constance, and on December 25 Dorothy, his youngest daughter,
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died. — Frank E. Guptill, formerly of the Mutual Assurance So-
ciety of Virginia, has been associated with J. G. White & Co.
of New York since July, 1906. He has been spending about six
weeks in and around Boston, visiting old acquaintances and friends,
and early in February is to go to Olongapo in the Philippine Islands.
At this place, which is near Manila, is to be located a United
States Naval Station for coaling purposes, and for about
eighteen months Guptill will be engaged in installing a centra
station and erecting hoisting apparatus. — Leland has been ap
pointed Assistant Professor of Naval Architecture at the Insti-
tute, and Locke has been made Assistant Professor of Mining,
Engineering, and Metallurgy. — ^Albert A. Chittenden, an artist
of New York, died in that city on Jan. 9, 1907. — ^Mrs. Marion
L. Chamberlain has left the library at Columbia University, and
is now located at the New York Socie^ Library of New York City.
— ^Willard H. Colman, formerly manager of the Ralston Uni-
versity of Expression at Washington, is now taking a course in
the new science of chiropractic at the parent school at Davenport,
la. His home address is 1319 State Street, La Crosse, Wis. —
News from J. W. Clary, of Washington, D.C., states that he is
married, and has a son four months old. — F. H. Smith has left
the Fisk Rubber Company of Chicopee Falls, and is now con-
nected with the Boston Woven Hose and Rubber Company of Cam-
bridgeport. He is living in Cambridge. ^
1897.
John A. Collins, Jr., Sec, 74 Saunders Street, Lawrence, Mass.
Carroll A. Capen (X.) was married on October 15 to Miss Lucy
Chadsey Oliver, of Bath, Me. — Charles B. Breed (I.) and George
L. Hosmer (I.) Instructors in Civil Engineering at the Institute,
have recently issued a text-book, "The Principles and Practice of
Surveying." The subject is treated quite exhaustively, the book
having 526 pages and 192 cuts. It is published by John Wiley
News from the Classes
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ic Son, New York.— The following sad news of W. H. Cutler's
death has been reported, and a letter which appeared in the Kansas
City Star (Jan. 10, 1907), written by his two associates, one of
whom was a classmate of his at the Institute, is pubhshed below:^ —
FROM W, H. cutler's AaSOClATES.
To ibt Star.—
The death of Mr. William H. Cutler, junior partner of the firm of Howe,
Hoit & Cutler, occurred on Monday morning last, after a brief illness of a
little more than two weeks, and came as a shock to his friends, many of
whom were not aware that he was ill. By this untimely shortening of his
useful and promising career the profession of architecture has lost one who,
had he been permitted to complete his natural allotment of years, would
have made for himself a high and permanent place in ic.
Mr. Cutler was thirty-two years and six months old, and was bom in Cin-
cinnati, but passed most of his life in Chicago, where he received his early
training in the pubhc schools and in the Chicago Manual Training School.
Later he entered the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where after a
full four years' course in architecture he graduated with honors, and shonly
after entered one of the larger Chicago offices. From this office he came Co
Kansas City in 1900, entering the office of Van Brunt & Howe. In 1903
he was admitted to the firm, succeeding to the business of Van Brunt Be
Howe, and, as a member of it, had practised his profession here up to the
time of his death.
He was a brilliant draughtsman and colorist, thoroughly trained in con-
iiruction and detail^ and, although of a very quiet and retiring disposition,
he made many warm friends, both in the profession and out of it. His tact-
fulness in handling men was remarkable; and, with his kindly way, he man-
aged to secure results and at the same time win the respect and confidence
of those with whom he came in contact.
Above all, his character, both public and private, was irreproachable, and
hii ideals of the highest. In bis too brief career he made for himself many
friends in and about Kansas City, and in the work of the office his person-
»iity has been of the most engaging kind. His employees miss him not
merely as an employer, but as a friend; and many a young man, both in
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help over hard places of ai
ber of the Country Club ai
of the ihiny-second degrei
0 Mr. Cutler a debt of gratitude for his kindly
cctural training. He was a well-known mem-
he University Club and a Scottish Rite Mason
Mo one will miss him more or appreciate more
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fully hit sterling worth than do his business associates, and none will more
sincerely mourn his loss. Mr. Cutler leaves a father and mother of ad-
vanced age, who live in Chicago, and two brothers.
Frank M. Howe,
Henry F. Holt.
1898.
Prof. C.-E. A. Winslow, Sec^ Hotel Oxford, Boston.
Sturtevant is spending a sabbatical year in studying at Harvard
University. He writes to the secretary to announce the birth of
a daughter, Constance, on November 27. — Chace has moved to
Tucson as office engineer of the Gila Valley, Globe & Northern
Railway Company. His address is Box 553, Tucson, Territory
of Arizona. — ^AUyn has left Mitchell, Bartlett & Brownell, to open
an office of his own, for the practice of patent, trade-mark, and
copyright law, at the Broadway Chambers, 277 Broadway, New
York. — Goodrich was married on October 20, at Stockbridge,
Mass., to Miss Cora Edith Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John
F. Smith. — C. W. Wilder has moved from 91 Pineapple Street
to 394 East 2ist Street, both of Brooklyn, N.Y. — Pen Dell has
left the Western Electric Company to take a position with the
North Shore Electric Company, with headquarters at the Chamber
of Commerce, Chicago. — Hiirter has taken a long jump from his
last position in the field, which was at Orseco, Ore., to Wilming-
ton, Del., where mail will reach him at Box 692. — ^Alexander
sends a new address at Christ Church Rectory, Springfield, Mass.
— Gilbert has moved from Pueblo, Col., to Durango in the same
State. His address is 1404 Third Avenue. — ^New addresses have
recently been received, as follows: Shaw is now at 32 Oakland
Street, Newburyport, Mass.; Fearing, at Mt. Joy Place, New
Rochelle, N.Y.; Ferguson, at 633 Law Building, Norfolk, Va. —
Hubbard has just been transferred from West Hurley, N.Y., to
Kingston, N.Y., where his address is 133 Fair Street. He is in
the employ of the Board of Water Supply of New York, and has
been doing notably able work, assisted by a number of younger
News from the Classes
Tech men. At West Hurley he was assistant division engineer of
the Eastern Division, in charge of the office. This last summer
his work consisted in making an accurate topographical survey of
(he basin for the proposed additional water supply for the city,
together with the work of relocating the Ulster Sc Delaware Railroad,
which runs through the site of the proposed reservoir, and the esti-
mates for the cost of building dikes, etc., in regard to their capacity. —
Plans submitted by Pratt for a sewage disposal plant for the city
of Washington, Pa., were adopted by the borough council without
a dissenting vote. Bonds for $78,000 were authorized for the
construction of the plant, and Pjatt's plans met with much favor
from the city authorities and from the press. They were approved
by the State Board of Health without any suggestions whatever,
being the tirst plans so unqualifiedly accepted by the board. Pratt's
work as engineer of the State Board of Health of Ohio, which has
general supervision of the water supplies and sewerage system of
the State, is bringing that State well to the front in the provision
of pure water and the treatment of sewage and industrial wastes.
The engineering department of the Ohio Board of Health is, in-
deed, entirely made up of Tech men. Its force consists of Pratt,
'98, chief engineer; Kimberly, '97, Burgess, 'gg, and Hansen,
'03, assistant engineers; and Hinckley, '06, engineering assistant.
In addition, the city of Columbus, the capital of Ohio, is under-
taking at the present time extensive improvements in providing
a pure water supply and in purifying the city sewage. This work for
the city is being carried out almost entirely by Tech men. Gregory,
'95. is engineer in charge, with Howe, '95, De Berard, "99, Pearse,
'01, and Belcher, '03, assistant engineers. — Shute, '01, is with a firm
of praaising sanitary engineers located in Columbus. Technology
may well be proud of the part she is playing in protecting the
public health in this State. — Lansingh, besides filing his position
as engineer and general manager of the Holophane Glass Com-
pany, sales department, has been reading numerous papers be-
fore engineering societies and contributing articles to the technical
press. Among other papers recently given before the technical
societies may be mentioned "The Engineering of lllui
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from the Gas Engineer's Standpoint'' before the Western Gas
Association at Cleveland in May, 1906; ''The Standardization
of Incandescent Gas Mantles" before the Gas Institute at Chi-
cago, October, 1906; ''The Engineering of Illumination from
the Standpoint of the Acetylene Engineer" before the Interna-
tional Acetylene Association at Atlantic City in July; and "A New
Method of Lighting the Streets of Los Angeles" before the Il-
luminating Engineering Society, in June, 1906, in conjunction
with Mr. Western Underwood. Among articles in the technical
press during the year may be mentioned "Calculation of Illumi-
nation" (the Illuminating Engineer for October) and articles,
in conjunction with Mr. J. R. Cravath, on the question of lighting
different classes of buildings, which have appeared monthly in the
Electrical World, In addition to the above there will be issued
about the first of the year a book entitled " Practical Illumination,"
by Mr. J. R. Cravath and V. R. Lansingh, which will cover the
subject, not only from a theoretical, but also from an extremely
practical standpoint. This book contains several hundred illus-
trations and practically all the reliable photometric curves which
have been collected in this country. Lansingh is also treasurer
of the Illuminating Engineering Society, which, although only
formed last January, now numbers over 850 members, with branches
in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburg, and Chicago. —
Packard, as a member of the firm of Burgess & Packard, has been
very busy this year, building and repairing all kinds of yachts.
Their 22-rater "Orestes" won a race in New York this fall from
the best boats built in the last three years in New York,
winning a $y>o cup, besides the championship of Massachusetts
Bay in this class, and by which she won a leg of the Lipton Cup.
One of their most notable previous successes was the "Mercedes,"
a 32-foot racing motor-boat, built three years ago, which made
25 1-2 miles an hour, with a 60 H. P. gasolene engine. She has
won championships of the Eastern Yacht Club for the last three
seasons, and last winter beat boats from all over the country in
Florida. She is easily the fastest boat of her size in this country.
Lately Burgess & Packard have developed their yacht yard, and
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buih the loj-foot passenger steamer "Pineland," running on a
regular route near New Orleans. She is one of the first, if not
the first, large passenger steamer to be propelled by gasolene.
She has a 300 H. P. motor, and develops a speed of 19 miles an
hour, carrying 250 passengers. She is divided into a great many
water-tight compartments, and is unique in several particulars.
She made the run from Marblehead to New Orleans with an av-
erage consumption of 1 1-5 gallons of gasolene per mile. The fish-
ing schooner "Elizabeth Silsbee," built at Essex, from Burgess &
Packard's design, is the largest, fastest, and most powerful fish-
ing schooner on the Atlantic coast. She carries a crew of 32 men,
and in addition to her sails is propelled by a 300 H. P. gasolene
engine, capable of driving her 12 miles an hour without sails. She
is considered one of the best sea boats in the fishing fleet, and has
made some remarkable trips. The new Boston Floating Hos-
pital ship was completed at Packard's yard last August, and is
the first completely equipped 6oating hospital for young children
in existence. The ship consists of a steel hull, 175 feet long by
45 feet wide, on which is a wooden superstructure of four decks,
containing wards that will accommodate 125 beds for the patients.
The wards are cooled by an elaborate system of refrigeration.
The upper deck is devoted to day patients. Very many interest-
ing problems had to be solved to adapt a hospital to its marine
environment.
Hervey J. Skinner, Sec, 93 Broad Street, Boston.
Earle B. Phelps, chemist and bacteriologist of the Sanitary Re-
search Laboratory of the Institute, is also connected with the
i Water Resources Branch of the United Slates Geological Survey.
Phelps is in charge of all the work now being carried on by the
|overnment on stream pollution. At present he is making inves-
j ligations on the pollution of Chesapeake Bay, and also of the
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In connection with sewage disposal in New Jersey, and with the
utilization and disposal of waste liquors from sulphite pulp mills.
— Burt R. Rickardsy director of the bacteriological laboratory
of the Boston Board of Health, has recently returned from a three
weeks' trip to Mexico, where he attended the convention of the
American Public Health Association. Rickards was elected sec-
retary of the laboratory section of the Association. While in Mex-
ico, he visited the rabies plant of the Pasteur Institute, and also
inspected the water supply system, besides making a side-trip
to the disinfecting station at Vera Cruz. — ^The secretary was hos-
pitably entertained at the home of W. M. Corse at Detroit for
several da}rs during the fall. Corse is assistant superintendent
at the works of the Detroit Lubricator Company, and is in imme-
diate charge of the brass foundry. Corse is one of the few chem-
ists in the brass industry, and his efficient work is shown by vari-
ous improvements which he has made in foundry practice. —
Haven Sawyer has left Gazelle, Cal., and is now at Custer, Ida.
Sawyer is engaged in mining engineering. — Frank J. Huse was
married on November 20, 1906, to Annie Louise Manter at Farm-
ington. Me. They will make their home at Evanston, 111.
1900.
R. Wastcoat, SeCy Dedham, Mass.
Wanted. — Items of interest about members of the class of 1900.
Any member hearing about anything happening to any classmate,
either in the way of marriage, good fortune, or otherwise, will please
send an account of the whole occurrence to the secretary, and receive
a reward some time. — ^The secretary, coming down Dartmouth
Street from the Back Bay Station the Saturday before Christmas,
spied a short fellow looming up ahead, who looked like Bill Stone;
and Bill it proved to be. Bill was on for the holiday, and is now
with the Water Supply Department in connection with New York
City. He is located at Cole's Spring, opposite West Point, has
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taken in all (he football games played by the Cadets, and says it
is a fine country up that way. He was formerly with the State
Highway Commission, and changed to the Water Supply Depart-
ment last spring. — Suter, who has recently returned from the Phil-
ippines, is also connected with the same department, and is lo-
cated in the office at 299 Broadway. We understand that Suter
had a very exciting time out in the Philippines, and the secretary
hopes to have for the next number a short account of his experi-
ences while there. The Bolo men attacked the town once where
Suter was located, and the sprinting abihties that he used to dis-
play while in college served him to good purpose. ^Searle, who
was recently with the New York Central, has also passed the ex-
aminations, and has been appointed an assistant engineer in the
same depanmeni. — Leeds, who came back to Tech and graduated
this past year in Course I., is now located down in New Mexico,
overseeing some government construction work. — Redman is now
at work in connection with the Pennsylvania Tunnel under New
York, and has left the government service, where he was con-
nected with the irrigation work out West. — Steve Brown is also
located in New York, being connected with the construction of
the tunnel under Manhattan. — Joe Draper (IX.), Campbell, '01,
and Chalmers did some climbing over the White Mountains this fall,
climbing Lafayette, Lincoln, and Liberty Mountains, and scaring
all die animals in that region with Tech yells. They slept in the
open 3 number of nights; and Draper says that, after Chalmers
got enough blankets to completely cover him, there was very little
left for the rest of them.^H. E. Ashley (X.) is now located at
Newell, W. Va. His former address was East Liverpool, Ohio. —
Edward E. Bugbee, who has been teaching in the Iowa Stale Col-
lege, Ames, la., is now located at the University of Washington,
Seattle, Wash.— R. S. Blair (VI.}, practising patent law in New
York Ciry, is living at 259 Woodland Avenue. New Rochelle,
N.Y.— Robert H. Clary (III.), formerly located at Los Angeles,
Cal., is now in Rosario. Sinaloa, Mex. — Warren A. Edson (II.),
formerly located with the American Steel and Wire Company, is now
M lit Stiles Street, Elizabeth, N.J.— W. F. Jackson has changed
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his address from Philadelphia, Pa., to 95 Randolph Street, Chi-
cago, 111. — H. A. Macpherson (XIII.) has been transferred from
the Chicago office of the Western Electric Company to their office
at Philadelphia, Pa., corner nth and York Streets. — ^A, G. A.
Schmidt (II.), who was with the Long Arm System Company,
Cleveland, Ohio, has changed his address to the ''Windy City,"
1 153 Addison Street, Chicago, 111. — ^A. B. Briggs (I.), connected
with the Boston & Albany headquarters at the South Station, was
married quietly this fall, and is living out at WoUaston.
1901.
R. H. Stearns, Sec^ 15 Beacon Street, Boston.
The secretary regrets that the space devoted to class news should
contain a lament, but wishes to inform the class on one matter.
Since taking the office of secretary, no records, accounts, or clas9 list,
have been received. The retiring secretary is dead to the mails,
and an offer to call on him in Pittsfield brought no response. — E. B.
Belcher is doubtless the busiest man in the class. He is exhibiting
this January at the New York Auto Show a high-grade 4-cylinder
motor, built by the Berkshire Auto Company, which he manages. —
Allan Winter Rowe has returned from Germany, and is teaching
chemistry at the Harvard Medical School. When we recall how
well Rowe could talk at class meetings, when he had nothing to say,
we must be confident of his success as an instructor after his fine
preparation. — Mr. G. V. Sammet (V.) was married on Oct. 23, 1906,
to Miss Harriet Fairbrother, of Pawtucket, R.I., and is living in
Dorchester. — Mr. Bart. £. Schlesinger (V.) is making a trip around
the world for the Merrimac Chemical Company, going via Hawaii,
Australia, etc. — ^W. W. Walcott (IX.) is now a practising physi-
cian in Natick, Mass., after a three years' apprenticeship in the
hospitals. — F. G. Clapp (XII.) is now in Minnesota, looking into
the water resources of that State. — Ex-President Lawrence reports
himself a father to a boy, and we wish every good fortune to die
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1 who led c
ably for so many years.— The secre-
tary expects to put out a general circular soon, and hopes the men
will get in closer touch with him, to the general advantage of all. —
William Warren Garrett died at San Antonio, Tex.. January 14. He
was born in Kentville, N.S., twenty-nine years ago. He came with
his parents to Cambridge at the age of seven, and was educated
there, graduating from the Cambridge Latin School in 189^ and
from the Institute of Technology in 1901. On finishing at Tech-
nology, went to Montana, where he worked for two years in the
smelter of the Boston & Montana Copper Company. In 1904 he
became instructor of mining engineering at Rolla College, Rolla,
Mo., remaining two years. Last summer, while travelling in Mexico,
he was offered a position as assistant superintendent of the American
Smelting & Receiving Company in Aguascalientes, Mex., and took
up his duties there last Septembt
to Ida Stevens, of Cambridge.
He was r
ied Jan. 26. 1905,
1902.
F, H. Hunter, Sec, 36 East 28th Street, New York City.
Two informal gatherings of the class have been held so far this
winter, one in Boston on December 13. and one in New York
on January 10. The meeting in Boston was held at the Tech
Union, and was in charge of Assistant Secretary Nickerson, twenty-
four men attending. After the dinner the evening was passed
with stories and songs, and a general good time enjoyed. Those
attending were E. S. Baker, Bates, Borden, C. H. Boardman,
Jr., Collier, A. W. Crowell, Currey, H. H. Davis, Everett, S. A.
Gardner, Jr., George, Hammond, Hooker, Lewis, Marvin, Nick-
enon. Patch, Ritchie, J. W. Smith, Stilhngs, Stover, Vaughan,
Wemyss, Whittet. It is proposed to hold a theatre party later in
At season. The gathering in New York was the first ever held
outside of Boston, but from the interest of those present it will
Mt be the last. The dinner was held at Mouquin's 00 Thurv-
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day, January lo. Mr. John M. Bruce, vice-president of Tucker
& Vinton, was the guest of the evening, and gave a very inter-
esting talk on ''The Business Side of Engineering." Although
the short notice given prevented some men from attending, the
evening was a highly successful one, and the cheers given, before
the party broke up, for M. I. T. and for '02, closed the best din-
ner any class has ever held in New York City. Among those
present were C. B. Allen, Annett, Brainerd, Franklin, A. E. Hem-
sen, Hunter, B. G. Philbrick, J. Philbrick, and Place. — H. H.
Saylor was married on November 27 to Miss M. Helen Miller, of
Philadelphia. They are living at the Palmer House, East Orange,
N.J. Saylor left the Architectural Review some months ago, and
is located with Doubleday, Page & Co., where he is conducting
the architectural department of Country Life, — Farmer married
Miss Capen, daughter of the late President Capen of Tufts Col-
lege, in November. Mr. and Mrs. Farmer are living at 34 Range-
ley Street, Winchester, Mass. — The second generation is on the
increase, Albert E. Lombard, Jr., first seeing light on November
25. We trust that the family tradition will* hold, and that about
1924 we shall read of his election as president of the Freshman
Class at Tech. — C. B. Allen is also enrolled among our "proud
and happy fathers," Miss Margaret Marie Allen having arrived
safely on December 18. Allen is located with the Marine District,
N.Y., N.H. & H. R.R., with headquarters at New Rochelle,
N.Y. Address, 30 Colonial Place. — E. S. Baker is with the Amer-
ican Telephone & Telegraph Company, 125 Milk Street, Bos-
ton. His work takes him to many points in the West on conduit
layouts, two of his recent trips having been to Idaho and St. Louis.
— Hunter has left the Underwriters' Engineering & Construc-
tion Company. — Burdick's address is 3 Brownell Avenue, Hart-
ford, Conn. — Matthies is manager at Berlin for Zwietusch &
Co., the German representatives of the Western Electric Com-
pany. His address is Salzufer 7, Charlottenburg, Germany. —
Seabury is with the Board of Water Supply, Brown's Station,
N.Y. — A. E. Hansen is with Williams, Proctor & Potts, sanitary
engineers, Room 1702, 17 Battery Place, New York City. —
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Biodgeil is with the McGraw Publishing Company of New' York.
His home address is 891 St. John's Place, Brooklyn.— H. E. Bart-
lett's address is 797 Prospect Place, Brooklyn.— B. G. and J. Phil-
brick are living at 119 Montague Street, Brooklyn.^F. B. Gal-
aher is in Dallas, Tex., for a short stay.— Ames has moved to Day-
ton, Ohio, 490 Forest Avenue.— Chi Ids is now located in Lee,
Mass. — McCarthy is at Good Springs, Lincoln County, Nev.
-Clifford B. Clapp is assistant librarian at Harvard College.
He was married last fall, and is living at 95 1 Massachusetts Avenue,
Cambridge. — Reynolds has moved to Waterbury, Conn., where
he is located with the Bristol Company. — Currey has left the
Draper Company, and is now located in Readville, Mass. — Pern-
her has left Buffalo to take the position of chief architect with the
South & Western Railroad, with headquarters at Johnson City,
Tenn. — ^Miss Culver has become Mrs. Krueger, and is living at
18 Rugby Road, Schenectady, N.Y.— Curtiss is with the Juniata
Hydro Electric Company, Perry Building, Philadelphia, Pa. —
Archie Gardner is at Charleston, S.C. Address, care Carolina
Yacht Club. — Geromanus is teaching the sciences in Maiden
(Mass.) High School. — MacNaughton's address is 309 Lumber
Exchange Building, Portland, Ore. — Marsh is instructor at the
Iowa State College, Ames, la.— The items in the October Review
concerning Professor W. H. Whitcomb and Herbert E. Raymond
should have been under the class of 1903 instead of under 1902.
I ■903-
Walter H. Adams, See., Polytechnic Institute, Brooklyn, N.Y.
I Since the first of the year two deaths have been recorded. On
I June 17 Manson died at Martinez, Artz., after an operation for
appendicitis. Although he graduated with 1904, he considered
himself a member of 1903. As an undergraduate, he was promi-
nent in athletics. After graduation he taught for a year at the
Colorado School of Mines, and then went into practical work.
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In the fall of 1905 he became mine foreman for the Rincon Mines
Company at Martinez, and in the spring he was made superinten-
dent. The following resolutions were sent to his parents: —
Whereas the hand of Divine Providence has taken from us one of our
number, Gyula Bennett Manson, in whom we have lost a beloved friend
and a faithful classmate, be it
Resolved, That we, the class of 1903, Massachusetts Institute of Tech-
nology, express deep sorrow at the loss we have sustained, — the loss of one
who by his sincerity and kind-heartedness, as well as by his noble char-
acter and manly qualides, has endeared himself to all who knew him.
That we desire to extend to his family our heartfelt sympathy in their be-
reavement. And also be it
Resohftdy That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of the
departed, that they be placed upon the records of the class of 1903, and
that they be published in the Technology Review.
(Signed) R. H. Howes, President,
W. H. Adams, Secretary^
H. A. Stiles,
K. W. Endres,
For the Class.
— On August II W. W. Bumham died at Wilmington, S.C, after
two months' illness, of typhoid fever. As an undergraduate, he
was prominent in class affairs. After graduauon he was with the
Massachusetts State Board of Health for a year. The next year
he was with the United States Geological Survey on irrigation
work. After that he was with Hugh McRae & Co., of Wilmington,
and at his death was their chief engineer. He was married March
6, 1906, to Miss Ella Cate, of Maiden, Mass. The following
resolutions were sent to his wife —
Whereas the hand of Divine Providence has taken from us one of our
number, William Winslow Bumham, in whom we have lost a beloved
friend and a faithful classmate, be it
Resolved, That we, the class of 1903, Massachusetts Institute of Tech-
nology, express deep sorrow at the loss we have sustained, — the loss of
one who, by his sincerity and kind-heartedness, as well as by his noble
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and manly qualities, has endeared himself to all who knew him.
Thu we desire to extend to his family our heartfelt sympathy in their be-
reavement. And also be it
Riiolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of the
departed, that they be placed upon the records of the class of 1903, and
that they be published in the Technology Review.
(Signed) R. H. Howes, Prtsidnl,
W. H. Adams, Secretary,
E. E. LocKRiDCS,
For ibt Clan.
— A reunion was held in New York on November 30. Chase,
H. Crosby, Howes, Joyce, and the secretary were present. Owing
to the small number who attended, no speaker was provided; and
we merely had dinner at the Hotel Roversi, and talked over
old limes. Three members of the class have gone into business
for themselves. Aldrich is in the gas engine business, under the
firm name of C. S. Aldrich & Co., with an office at ^ Commer-
cial Wharf, Boston, Mass. They do a general business, selling
engines, sundries, and repairs. — Bridges is a member of the firm
of J. O. DeWolf & Co., mechanical, electrical, and mill engineers.
Their office is 159 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass. — Arwood is
a member of the firm of Atwood & McManus, box manufacturers,
in Chelsea, Mass. — Loughlin received his Ph.D. degree last June
from Yale, and is now instructor in geology at M. I. T. — Tolman
has been awarded a Dalton Fellowship, and is studying at the In-
stitute for his Ph.D. degree. He has been granted $300 from the
C. M. Warren Fund of the American Academy of Arts and Sci-
ences, to enable him to construct what will probably be the most
powerful centrifugal machine ever made for experimental pur-
poses, to be used in connection with an investigation of the elec-
tromotive force produced at the two ends of a rapidly rotating
solution of any ionized substance. — Newman's address is 175 Mt.
Auburn Street, Cambridge, Mass. He is engineer with Ransome
ind is working c
Smith Company, c
Machinery Company's plai
Beverly, Ma
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changes of address have been received: C. H. Avery, 26 Chestnut
Street, North Adams, Mass.; Chase, 45 West 128th Street, New
York; Goodwin, 318 Dwight Building, Kansas City, Mo.; Hunter,
6354 Ellis Avenue, Chicago, 111.; Pearson, 80 Willow Street, Brook-
lyn, N.Y.
1904.
Currier Lang, Sec, Michigan Central Depot, Detroit, Mich.
During the past summer the class was honored in having the
degree of Ph.D. conferred upon two of its members, and it is not
too late even now to throw our chests a little further into the breeze
on account of it. — Kalmus and Comstock, of Course VIII., who
have been abroad studying on fellowships, captured the honors;
Kalmus is back at Tech in the Research Laboratory, and Com-
stock is studying with J. J. Thompson at Cambridge University,
England. — W. J. Gill is now in Boston with the American Tele-
phone & Telegraph Company, in their electrical engineering de-
partment.— ^A. W. Bartlett is in Columbus, Ohio, as engineer
for the American Water Softener Company (Brunn Lowener Sys-
tem).— In October the wedding of Merton L. Emerson to Miss
Frances Dike took place at Christ's Church, Quincy, Mass.
R. A. Wentworth and C. Lang of the class were present at the
ceremony. The Episcopal service, with a surpliced choir, was
used, and was very pretty. After a trip, Mr. and Mrs. Emerson
returned to Braintree to keep house. — Preston M. Smith has lately
moved to Detroit, to take a position with the Capitol Heater Com-
pany.
1905.
R. H. W. Lord, Sec, 248 Tremont Street, Newton, Mass.
In the last number of the Review we asked for opinions regard-
ing the triennial scheme. We had one reply, and are much dis-
couraged at the lack of interest in an event which is very impor-
tarn to our class. The man who did write brought out a good
point, that many of us have friends in other classes who would not
be in Boston except in 1909, and, as a young engineer can rarely
get off for more than two weeks in the year, he would think a
long while before he used the week in the second year for a trip to
Boston, were the two reunions held. — All the crowd has left the
Lackawanna Company now, as retired steel magnates. — Coffin
is now on insurance inspection in the Boston Bureau of Insurance
Inspection.^ — Charlie Dean is in Pittsburg, representing the Buf-
falo Forge Company, and Jim Lambie is doing concrete work
around Pittsburg. — Poole is with the Bryant Electric Company
in Bridgeport. — Thomas and Darling are also in Bridgeport. They
seem to think that ii is quite a town. — Abbott was home for
Christmas, and while here called on the vice-secretary. He is
in Houghton, Mich., as engineer for one of the Stone & Web-
ster companies, and says, as far as he can find out, Lummie has
dropped out of existence. — Heine Lewis was in Boston at the same
time from Toronto, where he is with the Giant Manufacturing
Company, makers of paints, varnishes, etc. — ^Harrie Whitney
has Just returned from Cuba, where he was investigating a stone
quarry, to be opened up for concrete works. He is now, as for
the last two years, engineer of sewers for the city of Beverly, and has
managed to spend Jaoo.ooo for them in the last eight months. — In
June the plant of the Eastern Dynamite Company at Barksdale,
Wis., blew up, killing the superintendent and two men. Dan Har-
rington and Elmer Wiggins came through unhurt. Every door
and window within a radius of hve miles was blown in, and it was
a miracle that the loss of life was not greater. — The first meeting
of the Boston 1905 Club was held on December 4. Seventeen
men met for dinner at the Tech Club. After dinner each man
told what he had done since leaving Tech, and ended in a spir-
ited debate between Charlie Boggs and Pink Fisher on whether
or not a man could make money and still be honest- The meet-
ings will be held the second Tuesday in each month. Any one
wishing to join will notify G. B. Perkins .^Following are some
changes in addresses recently received by the secretary: R. W.
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Senger, Cananea Club, Cananea, Senora, Mex.; George B. Jones,
1226 i6th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., assistant examiner.
United States Patent Office.; F. P. Poole, 1465 Fairfield Avenue,
Bridgeport, Conn. — ^The men in the Patent Office at Washington
have the special lines, as follows: Ammen, steam engineering;
Barrows, fire-proofing; Crosby, automatic tools; Guibord, lubri-
cants; Gammons, pneumatics; Jones, electric lighting; Ken-
way, optics; Whitney, hoisting. — Blair is with Howson & How-
son, patent attorneys. — Grove Marcy has left Buffalo, and is now
back in Boston. — Dick Senger writes: —
If I were to tell you the history of my life since leaving Tech,
I would still be writing this time to-morrow. So I will simply
tell you something about life here. Cananea is veiy little different
from any of the Southern Arizona camps. In fact, the country looks
the same. There are, of course, more Mexicans and Chinese and fewer
gringoes here than across the line in Arizona. Excluding the dogs
and burros, there are twenty thousand inhabitants. Of these there are
at least twenty-five hundred gringoes. The Mexicans and Chinks look
to be about equally divided. The town and suburbs wander up hill, down
gulch, for about nine miles. The architecture varies from thatched dug-
outs to three-story brick company houses. Life here is no wilder than in
the tamest parts of Colorado. Once in a while the Mexicans get knifing
each other, or gringoes shoot rather promiscuously. The riots on June
I might have happened anywhere. They certainly were exciting. The
camp, strange as it may seem, was caught practically unprepared. Every
available gun was put into the hands of Americans by company officials.
We did all we could to assist the Mexican authorides, who were too weak
at the dme to handle the situation alone. For forty-eight hours we pro-
tected company property, and stood guard on the concentrated camps of
American women and children. Not until the Mexican "rurales" and
infantry arrived on the scene — two days after the first excitement — could
we rest with ease. My military training in Tech aided me gready in carry-
ing a broken-down shot-gun, with one hammer gone and the other loose.
If I had had occasion to fire, I think I would have suffered more than my
opponent. I could have used my gun as a club, however. Several strange
things happened during the riots. Two prominent Americans were most
brutally murdered in defending company property. About twenty Mex-
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hunUred Mexicans atlempted
to force their way
n-here th
y were not wanted.
Since the riois, Cananea ha
s had a
efficient
garrisor
. Evctythi
nghas
been disgustingly orderly.
Ladies'
ea-fighcs
and dances (full d
ess. if
you please, and this in the "
vilds of Mexico")
ontinue
n full force
We have a 6ne club here.
which wo
uld do justice to
place more
highly
civilized. This does much t
0 keep fellows here
My chief excitement, aside from
horsehacli
riding.
is trying
0 talk
graceful Spanish to some v
ry good-
ooking s
ciioritas.
My break
s must
be terrific, but they are too
polite t
} show i
According to the
m (the
national fault is to tave about every o
ne), my a
cceni is
good and grammar
perfect, while 1 am dead su
e that th
e former
s barba
ous, and th
laner
not at all. The future tens
insists 0
n sliding
in wher
others should be.
Last Sunday, white out riding, 1 was gracefully pitched from my horse,
and in falling received a thump from my horse's hoof in my left thigh.
Most Mexicans would have stopped and apologized, but the Mexican horse
tan down the road, and waited for me to hop after him.
TTiis is enough foolishness. Il seems like several geological epochs
lince I have seen the fellows.
— The following is from G. B. Jones:—
In reply to yorz, asking for your attenshun to the fact that, being now
an employee of Unkle Sam. 1 am expected to use simplifyd speling. The
M, 1. T. has a larg and very actif rep resenta shun in Washington.
TTie society holds semi-monthly informal dinners at the University
Club, therby keeping well in tuch with each other and with the Institute.
The report of the secretary for the year just past shoz an average atten-
danc at thez dinners of nine. On Wednesday, December tl, waz held the
annual dinner of the society, at which about forty men tumd op.
Professor R, S, Woodward, president of the Carnegie Institushun, spok
of the increasing importance of applied science in the general lield of edu-
cashun, and was given a very cordial wclkum. He was to have been fol-
owd by Mr. J. Knox Taylor, '/g. Supervising Arkitekt of the Treasury
Department, who waz unfortunately called out of the city at the last minet.
Accordingly, Professor Woodward waz folowd by Mr. Dougherty,
'97, who rcferd to the varius posishuns of eminence and responsibility
held by Tek men thruoui the country.
Professor S. H. Woodbridge of the Faltulry folowd with a very inter-
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esdng diskushun of the present ntuashun and needs of the Institute; and
thruout his addres of over an hour he waz folowd with the closest attenshun.
He, in turn, was folowd by Dr. Pressey, '96, who spok brefly in favor of
a broader training for Tek men, and at the condushun of whos words
the meeting waz adjumd. Yorz, G. B. Jomz.
— ^Arthur J. Manson writes: —
At last I can give you some news. As you wrote, our apprentice course
is nearly ended, and we will soon begin to split up. Already two have
left, Atwood and Winship. Atwood has taken a position in Chili with
Mr. J. K. Robinson, of New York, who is the South American represen-
tative of the Wesdnghouse Electric Company and also agent for other
leading manufacturing concerns. He sailed from New York for Iquique
on October 31. J. K. Robinson has been, and is, building small power
plants in Chili for the mining of nitre, which is the sole product of the north-
em part of Chili. These plants are owned by Englishmen. Atwood 's
first duty is to go from one plant to another, and give each a thorough in-
spection and make what repairs are needed. While at a power plant, he
will live with the owner. This inspection will last a few months, and
then he will start on construction work. Winship took a position with
the Westinghouse Electric Company in the railway office, beginning No-
vember I. The latter part of the month he was sent to Long Island to
be present during a test ^ich the Pennsylvania Railroad is making on
one of their electric locomotives built by the Electric Company. From
Long Island he will go to New York to help on the electrification of the
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad.
— George I. Rhodes writes: —
I dropped in to see "Bush" White the other day, and found him al-
most buried in coal dust. He is working for a consulting engineer, C. B.
Jacobs, and has full charge of the laboratory. He seems quite satisfied
with the job, and he says that his work is quite varied. At present he
is working on a scheme to extract an excess of sulphur from coal. A few
days later I dropped in to see Frank Payne at the Otis Elevator Com-
pany. He likes his job pretty well, but is anxious to get out of New York.
Carl Graesser is working for a jewelry manufacturing concern in Walling-
ford. Conn., and likes his job very much. Schmeisser has left New
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York for a plrasurc tnp lo Europe for the summer. He expects to visit
quite a number of works of engineering interest.
I have no more news about '05 men, but Ayer, '04, has gone to work
for the government at the Charleston (S.C.) Navy Yard. I have no par-
ticulart as (o the nature of the work, except that (he government con-
templates installing a modem htgh-tension synem there, and that Ayer
ii connected with the work in some way. 1 have heard from Damon once,
but he was not senled then.
1 have moved more than once dnce I came to New York, and now
1 am living with Mr. Ricker, the electncal superintendent of our com-
pany, and Mr. Armstrong, who has charge of the transmission depart-
ment of the New York Central. A portion of the time there will also be a
general electric engineer, who has charge of their experimental track at
Schenectady. You see that I ought to have a good chance to gather a
few points by having such close contact with engineers of considerable
experience. TTiis arrangement is only for the summer, while Mr. Ricker's
wif« is away; and in the fall I expect to move again, and, if everything
goes well, I shall probably live with Whitaker and a couple more men,
if ne can get them.
A bunch of '06 men have come to New York, and had sense enoki^ to
get together beforehand and decide to live together. I haven't been to
tec them yet, but I expect to do so some time this week. — (Dec. 16, 1906.)
Since I wrote you last, I have been doing lots of moving. 1 have changed
my room several times for all kinds of reasons, and 1 can tell you it was
) mean life to lead. I felt dissatislied with everything from myself up.
About a month ago, however, I had the chance to come into the Tech Club
to live, and 1 did so. I have been
ni^ty glad of it ever since, for I feel
now that I am at last living. I ha
c for a room-mate Barlow, '05, who
ti one of the engineers on this new
water supply scheme for New York.
Barlow likes his work very much, fo
a large pan of it is study and design.
We had a very successful smoke
here at the club last night. There
were about thirty men to dinner, and quite as many more to the smoker
proper. Professor Richards, of Col
mbia, Tech, '85, gave us a very in-
lertsting illustrated talk on "Art a
nd Industry in the Orient." Three
ot foui other men spoke on various
matters pertaining to the club. After
the speaking, the crowd gathered abo
ut the piano and sang Tech songs until
a late hour.
Among those present was Profess
or Prescott, of Tech. There were a
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few '05 men present. Jimmy DeMallie was here, feeling just about as
usual. Married life appears not to have changed him much. Jack Dunn
was also here. As I told you, he had to leave New York for the summer
on account of his health, but is now back at the old stand with Westing-
house, Church, Kerr & Co., looking about the same as usual. William
N. Turner was here. He spent the summer building a railroad some-
where down in Virginia, and came back to New York in the fall, wearing
a "beaut" of a mustache and a skin about the color of a negro's. Three
months in New York, however, have caused him to lose both his color
and his mustache. He is now working for the New York Edison Com-
pany as a structural draughtsman.
Besides Barlow and me, there were no other '05 men present, although
Gerry and Parker, who are working on an experimental tunnel for the Penn-
sylvania Railroad, said they were coming. I did manage, however, to
get word of a couple more fellows. Klahr, who used Charlie Cross's
private staircase, had to leave New York awhile ago on account of serious
illness, and enter a sanatorium somewhere up State. He was doing very
well with Wesdnghouse, Church, Kerr & Co.; and it is a shame that he
should have to leave. Schmeisser is back in New York after a summer in
Europe, working for George Ginns, consulting engineer, in the Maridme
Building, 12 Bridge Street. I have not seen him yet, but I have no doubt
that he enjoyed his trip to Europe very much. Bushnell is in New York
now, but have not seen him yet. I don't know where to find him, or I would
have tried to get him out last night to the smoker. I saw Charlie Mayer at
the club a couple of weeks ago, but he didn't have much news. Of the other
fellows in New York I have neither seen nor heard anything for so long that
I have completely lost track of them.
I have not changed my job yet, although I have been at rimes sorely
tempted to do so. I probably will not change just yet awhile, for I have
a couple of very interesdng jobs on hand, which will take me some rime
to complete, and which I am anxious to do. Just now I am trying to make
an electrotype survey of a portion of New York fed by our lines.
By the way, there is one '05 man in New York whom I completely over-
looked when I began to write. That is Chesterman. He has been down
here for a couple of months, and will probably be here unril January. He
is doing some special work in telephony, and is working pretty hard. He
was sick, or he would have been present at the smoker. He has been
living out in Montclair, N.J., with Whitaker, '04, so I haven't seen much
of him.
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129
—From Perk we have:—
n with the work for the Boston Club, I heard from N. A.
Richards, '05. He has been in the Boston office of Purdy & Henderson,
architects, but has recenily been transferred to the New York office of the
same firm; and his address is now 78 Fifth Avenue, New York City.
Daniel P. Pousland, ex-'o5, is on installation and inspection work for
the Lowell Electric Light Corporation, a Stone & Webster plant.
Alden Merrill is a chemist for the Coe Brass Company in Torrington,
Conn. Alden's address is 74 LitchBeld Street, Torrington, Conn.
—Henry Hoffman Kennedy, '05 (IV.), writes me as follows^ —
I am now located in Philadelphia, in the office of John P. B. Sinkler,
»nd am getting on very well, on the whole, I think. My visions of fame
and fortune have lost some of their gay tints they had while at Tech, but
I have no cause to grumble at real life, I find Philadelphia also very pleas-
ant; that is, the life, not the climate.
i 322 South nth Street, Philadelphia.— Bill
Kennedy's addre
Tufts writes: —
John Ayer (I.) is still in Germany. Address, 30 Ausbcrgerstrasse,
Berlin W. He says that, if the language was as easy to master as the beer,
wt would all be Dutch. J. £. Barlow (L) has left the Charles River Basin
Commission. He took a recent exam, for position of assistant engineer
with the Board of Water Supply, New York. Came fourth out of 150
men. He is now in the New York office. R. Kibbey (HL) has left hit
first love, mining, and taken up architecture. Is now of the class of 1^9.
Address, 285 Newbury Street, Boston. L. J. K:illion (L) left L. F. Shoe-
maker At Co. this fall, and is now with H. P. Converse & Co.. 110 Milk
Street, Boston. H. M. Lynde (L) is with Factory Mutual Fire Insurance
Companies, inspection department, Boston. He graduated last year from
Brooklyn Polytechnic. J. H. McManus (XI.) is with the Board of Water
Supply, New York, and is stationed at West Hurley, N.Y. He had tem-
porary position with the board last summer. O. Q. Merrill (I.) blew in here
this fait on the way to his home in Maine. Left his position with
ihe University of California, and is now with the Southern Pacific as hydro-
deciricai engineer. His principal work now is investigating power-plant
■itn. S. P. intends to electrify the feeders to the main line, and perhaps
i
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tome of the mountain diyisions. Merrill was in the "quake." The fol-
lowing will explain itself: Akoona, Pa.» Nov. 29, 1906 Miss Jessie Ethel
Riidisill was married to Mr. H. C. Mitchell (I.), a promising young grad-
uate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Mitch, had good cause
to give thanks that day. He dropped in to-day, and is looking fine. Mitch-
ell has been running a preliminary reconnaissance for a railroad in On-
tario. It is to run toward Hudson Bay. Says that there has been but
one white man over the ground before them, and he was lost. Mitchell
is going to spend his honeymoon in West Buxton, Me., working for J. W.
White & Co. on an hydro-electric power plant. D. H. Nicholson (I.)
married November 7 to Carrie May Cox at Roxbury, Mass. He is still
with Charles River Basin Conunission. W. S. Richmond (I.) was at the
'"Stute" last spring for about two months as assistant in civil engineering
department. He left in the summer to go with the United States Engineer
on lake survey. L. £. Robbe (I.) is now with the Pennsylvania Tunnels
in New York. Address, 343 East 33d Street, New York. Says he met
L. H. Parker (I.) and Gerry (II.) in the tunnel. H. R. Robbins (I.) is
returning from Manchuria by way of Suez Canal. His father was in here
the other day, and said that Robbins had been all over Manchuria, was
shot at by the Russians, and had many adventures. F. E. Kingsman (I.)
is with the Reclamadon Service on the Uncompaghre project. River Por-
ul. Col. W. E. Simpson (I.) is civil engineer for an architect in San
Antom'a, Tex. W. Tufts is running an informadon bureau at Room 42,
Engineering A. Small notes gratefully received, larger in proporrion.
R. E. Wise (I.) was working on the State line for the Harbor and Land
Commission, when he fell into a ravine. Was laid up month with a bad
foot. Is now with the Charies River Basin Commission. Mitchell told
me he got a strike from you for a dollar. But was three weeks from
civilizadon, so he did not send it. I saw R. N. Turner the other day.
He is at Boston University Law School. Likes it all right.
— From the '05 Quakers we have: —
Tuesday before Thanksgiving Billy Keen entertained the '05 Queers
and also all the '06 men whose addresses in Philadelphia were given in
the Review. Seven '05 men and six '06 men were present, and we had
a rousing good rime, ending the evening by a corking spread. Billy has
thoroughly established his reputadon as an entertainer, and we were all
sorry when the dme to break up came. During the evening a conunit-
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lee wac appointed 10 make arrangements for a joint "oj and '06 din
ing Januaiy, and I may add that the arrangements are progressing
salisractonl)'. Congiatulat
the engagement was annoi
Satgeant, both of Maiden,
cured leave of absence fton
time he is going to see ho<
However, I fear the leave 0
iced of William H.
Mass, Hooray for
his company f
nth of December
■Ceen to Miss Annie M.
Billyl Sid Cole has se-
rai weeks, during which
s the gas business in Waukegan, 111.
absence will be a permanent one, for 1 doubt
if he evcT returns, worse luck. Joe Brown, who is with the New York
office of the Sullivan Machine Company, has been in the city several times,
and has passed a couple of evenings with us. In fact, he was one of the
"05 men pieseni at Billy's the other evening. Kiltion. who was sent to
Washington, D.C., by his firm, returned to this city for a short time, and
then left to accept a position in Boston. Wc shall miss our musician.
Cole, Eickler, and Bill Getty will all be in or around Boston for the Chtist-
mas holidays.
1906.
Thomas L. Hinckley, Sec-, 7+5 Osceola Ave., Si. Paul, Minn.
A. T. Hevwood, Residtnt Sec, Mass. Inst, of Technology, Boston.
Since the last issue of the Review, the address and occupation
of a large additional tjuota of tnetnbers has been determined: —
John W. Anderson (II.), P.O. Box 806, Sparrows Point, Md.. in the ma-
rine department of the Maryland Steel Company.
Lyman Anson (XIII.), jj St. James Avenue, Boston, Mass., with Sub-
marine Signal Company.
Herbert S. Bailey (V.), Box 101, Agricultural College, Mich., instructor
in chemistry at Michigan Agricultural College.
Edwin B. Bartlett (VI.), 4916 Linden Avenue, Norwood, Ohio, appren-
tice course of Bullock Electric Manufacturing Company, Cincinnati,
Ohio.
Andrew L. Bell (XIII. ), care Superintendent, Motive Power and Machin-
ery, Culebra, Canal Zone, Panama.
Stuan W. Benson (X.), 46 Chestnut Avenue, Trenton N.J., draughts-
man, Trenton Iron Company, The Industrial Laboratoriet.
Fred H. Bentley (II,), 32 South Second Street, Elizabeth, N.J., inspector
of contract work for rehnery of the United States Metals Refining
Company, Chrome, N.J.
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Howard C. Blake (I.) is reported to have gone to San Franciaco, to return
later. Mail address, 184 West Canton Street, Boston, Mass.
Mildred £. Blodgett (XII.), 9 Batavia Street, Boston, Mass., student,
M. I. T. XII.
Robert H. Booth (II.), Linwood Station, Pa., equipment man, American
Telephone & Telegraph Company, Philadelphia, Pa.
A. L. Boynton (II.), of 88 Chatham Street, Worcester, Mass., is with the
American Steel & Wire Company.
Howard Hayes Brown (XIII.) in the autumn was at 3436 Forbes Street,
Pittsburg, Pa., learning the practical side of boiler-making from work
in shops of R. Munroe & Sons, West Point Boiler Works, Pittsburg.
He was previously with the Lake Erie Boiler Works, Buffalo, N.Y.,
and in October became editor of The Boiler Maker (formerly Motive
Power\ which is published monthly at 17 Battery Place, New York
City. His present mail address is Penacook, N.H. We have heard
he was reporting a boiler-makers' convention in Pittsburg.
Walter Stanley Brown (III.), 417 Boston Building, I>enver, Col., of Wiard
& Brown, mining engineers.
James M. Buchanan (III.), 208 West 82d Street, New York, N.Y., engi-
neering department. New York & New Jersey Tel. Company, New
York City.
George H. Buckingham (IV.), 138 Newbury Street, Boston, Mass., grad-
uate student at M. I. T.
Harry W. Buker (III.) reported to have come East from Montana.
George W. Burpee (I.), P.O. Box 476, Louisville, Ky., draughtsman in
civil engineering department, L. & N. R.R. Chief engineer's office,
L. & N. R.R., Louisville, Ky.
William J. Cady (VI.), 435 Greenwood Avenue, Richmond Hill, Long
Island, N.Y., with Holophane Glass Company, 15 E. 32d Street, New
York, N.Y.
Louis R. Chadwick (XIII.), 9 Green Street, Garemont, N.H., with Sul-
livan Machinery Company, Garemont, N.H.
Edward Chandler (XIII.), 43 Mill Street, Grand Rapids, Mich., erect-
ing superintendent for A. S. Nichols & Co., lumber and veneer dryers,
909 Tremont Building, Boston, Mass.
Arthur N. Cheney (II.), 7650 Bond Avenue, South Chicago, III., with
steam engineering department of Illinois Steel Company's "South
Works," South Chicago, 111.
Avedis Melkon Chuchian (I.), 82 Fifth Street, Chelsea, Mass., student
at M. I. T.
Walter B. Clifford (II.), 94 Sunrner Street, Fitchburg, Mass., manu-
facturing, Simonds Manufacturing Company, Fitchburg, Mass.
Paul N. Critchlow (I.), care American Bridge Company, Ambridge, Pa.,
draughtsman with American Bridge Company, Ambridge, Pa.
John P. Davis (Sp.), 35 Huntington Street, Lowell, Mass., ssdesman with
Gardner & Co., cotton goods converters, 95 Bedford Street, Boston,
Mass.
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133
William J. Deavitt (111.), care Canadian Copper Company, Crean Hill
Minc», Ont., Canada, with Canadian Copper Company.
Colby Dill (X.), 460 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton Centre, Mass.,
nudcnt,
Theodore Dissel (II.), 701 James Street, Syracuse, N.Y., draughtsman.
Consolidated Car Heating Company, Albany, N.Y.
ThomaR F. Dotsey (I.), M. I. T., student. Course I.
William F. Englis (XIII.), 317 West 86th Street, New York, N.Y., with
W. & A. Fletcher Company, Hoboken, N.J.
Thomas W. Fabcr (II.), 49 Carson Avenue, Newburg, N.Y., draughts-
man, Gregg Company, Limited, Newburg, N.Y.
William F. Farley (I.), Lincoln Street, Waliham, Mass., with the Ambur-
sen Hydraulic Construction Company, 176 Federal Street, Boston,
Mai
., student,
Robert D. Farrington (1.), Bellevue Street, West Roxbury
Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Mass.
Anhur E. Fecley (II.), Pittslietd, Mass., banker. Third National Bank.
Andrew Fisher, Jr. (X.), tSo East Kiver Street, Hyde Park, Mass., sales-
man with A. Klipstein Sc Co., dyestuffs and chemicals, 183-2S5 Con-
gress Street, Boston, Mass.
Harry A. Frame (III.), M. I. T.. Boston, Mass., student (IH.), 'oj.
Frank W. Friend (IV.), M. I. T., Boston, Mass., student, IV., '07.
Herman T. Gammons (II-), United States Patent Office, Washington,
D.C., assistant examiner United States Patent Office, Washineiton,
D.C. ^
Robert S. Gardner (XHI.), Technology Club, Boston, Mass., in turbine
testing department of General Electric Company, West Lynn, Mass.
Samuel E. Gideon (IV.). M. I. T.. Boston, Mass., instructor in drawing,
M. I. T.
James N. Gladding (H.), 606 John Street, Albuquerque. N.Mex,, city
engineer of Albuquerque, N.Mex.
Samuel A. Greeley (XL), care Hering & Fuller. 170 Broadway, New
York, N.Y., assistant engineer with Rudolph Hering tc George W.
Fuller, 170 Broadway, New York, N.Y.
Edward C. Groesbeck (V.), 528 West 12+th Street. New York. N.Y.,
private assistant to Professor Henry M. Howe of Department of Metal-
lurgy, Columbia University, 27 West 73d Street, New York, N.Y.
Bitendra C. Gupta (VI.), 203 West Newton Street, Boston, Mass., student
at M. I. T. (VI.).
Richard F. Hammatr (VII. ), Forest Service, Washington, D.C, forert
assistant. United Stales Forest Service, now on Cascade Forest Re-
serve, headquarters, Koseburg, Ore.
I William A. Hardy (IL). Room 322, United States Patent Office. Wash-
ington, D.C, assistant examiner. United States Patent Office.
Charles W. Hawkes (II.), 15 Euclid Street, Dorchester, Mass., with New
L England Telephone Ac Telegraph Company, 101 Milk Street, Boston,
:
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Alfred R. Heckman (V.), Lake City, Col., assayer.
Herman C. Henrici (II.)> 1013 Park Avenue^ Kansas City, Mo., assistant
construction engineer, Missouri & Kansas Telephone Company,
Kansas City, Mo.
Royal R. Heuter (II.), Prairie Avenue, Aubumdale, Mass., assistant in
mechanical engineering at the Institute.
Guy Hill (VIII.), 41 High Street, Everett, Mass., experimental engineer
Narional Electric Signalling Company, Brant Rock, Mass.
Harold G. Hixon (III.), Y. M. C. A. Building, lola, Kan., chemist with
United Zinc and Chemical Company, lola, Kan.
George F. Hobson (XI.), 125 East 28th Street, New York, N.Y., with
P., N.Y. & L.I. R.R. Company (East River Division), engineers'
office. Front Street, Long Island City.
Herbert P. Hollnagel (VIII.), 186 Hamilton Street, Dorchester, Mass.,
assistant in electro-chemistry, M. I. T., Boston.
Helen R. Hosmer (V.), 1716 Union Street, Schenectady, N.Y., chemist,
research laboratory. General Electric Company, Schenectady,
N.Y.
Charies E. Hovey, 84 State Street, Portsmouth, N.H., midshipman.
United States Navy.
Charles M. Hutchins (III.), 232 West Newton Street, Boston, Mass.,
student at M. I. T. in Course III.
Frank R. Ingalsbe (III.), Lehigh University, South Bethlehem, Pa., in-
structor in Department of Geology, Lehigh University, South Beth-
lehem, Pa.
Hans O. C. Isenberg (II.), Technische Hochschule, Charlottenburg, Ger-
many, studying gas engines.
Ralph T. C. Jackson (IV.), 57 Oak Square Avenue, Brighton, Mass., grad-
uate student, M. I. T.
Gilman B. Joslin (XIII.), 46 Burroughs Street, Jamaica Plain, Mass.,
heating engineering with James Tucker & Sons Company, 97 High
Street, Boston, Mass.
Rinker Kibbey (III.), M. I. T., Boston, Mass., has been travelling in the
West, visiting and working in various mining districts, now returned
to M. I. T. to study in Course IV.
William J. Knapp (II.) is reported with Wesnnghouse Electric & Manu-
facturing Company, Pittsburg, Pa.
Edmund K. Lawrence (I.), 242 Newbuiy Street, Boston, Mass., student,
M. I. T.
Hunter U. Light (II.), 40 West 30th Street, Bayonne, N.J., one of as-
sistant engineers in mechanical department of M. H. Tread well &
Co., 95-97 Liberty Street, New York, N.Y., contracting engineers.
Fred C. Lutze (IV.), 14 Chelsea Street, East Boston, Mass., architectural
draughtsman with A. H. Gould, architect, 17 Milk Street, Boston,
Mass.
Elmer D. McCain (I.), Union Bank Building, Winnipeg, Canada, on
News from the Classes
»35
</ York Board of Water
& Smith,
e entered
■.S; studetit
reinforced concrete <
engineers and contractors, Winnipeg, Car
John H. M<:Manus (XI.), assistant engineer,
Supply.
Alben P. Mansfield (IV.), Wakefield, Mass.. was with Ransome
II Broadway, New York City, until September, 1906, when
M- I. T., '07.
Anthony P. Mathesius (XIII.), 237 Beacon Street, Boston, Mas
at M. 1. T.
WiUiam E. H. Mathison (X, and III.), 105 North Pennsylvan:
Webb City, Mo., employed by "Chapman & Lennan," who are
mine operators in Webb City, Mo.
Edward L. Mayberry (IV.), 1054 East Ocean Avenue, Long Beach, Cal.,
architectural engineer, 727 H. W, Hellman Building, Los Angeles,
Cal.
Henry S. Mears (III.), Bisbee, Ariz., miner, Bisbee, Ariz.
Alden Merrill (IV.), 74 Litchfield Street, Torrington, Conn., assistant
chemist, Coe Brass Manufacturing Company, Torrington, Conn.
John E. L. Monaghan (I.), 319 Fourth Street, South Boston, Mass., civil
engineer, now located at 30 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass,
Waller N. Munroc (VI.), with Dallas Electric Lighting k Power Com-
pany, engineering departrnenr, 358 Commerce Street, Dallas, Tex.
Floyd A. Natamore (XHL), 39 St. Botolph Street, Boston, Mass., student,
M. I. T., in Course IV. Naramore is president of the Architectural
Arthur Neale (V,), M. I. T,, Boston, Mass., assistant. Laboratory of
Technical Analysis, M. 1. T.
William Neilson (III.), Oasis. Mono County, Cal., assayer, "Lookout
Mine," which is located in Esmeralda County, Nevada.
Henry H. Nelson, Jr. (IL), 16 Myrtle Street, Jamaica Plain, Mass,, heat-
ing and ventilating draughtsman with French & Hubbard, New
Albany BIdg., Beach Street. Boston, Mass.
James B. L. Orme (V.), 18 St. James Avenue, Boston. Mass., chemist
with R. S. Weston, sanitary engineer, i* Beacon Street, Boston, Mass.
Louie A. Parker (IV.), 1155 West 6th Street, Los Angeles, Cal., chief
engineer for Charles F. Whittlesey 8c Co., architects. Los Angeles.
Gall F. Parsons (VL), in office of the manager Terre Haute Traction Si
Light Company, Terre Haute, Ind.
Ralph R, Patch (XL), 28 Lincoln Street, Stoneham, Mass., with State
Board of Health until November i;. now assistant superintendent,
E. L. Patch Company, manufacturing chemists and pharmacists,
Stoneham, Mass.
Jane B. Patten (VII.), 100 Gainsborough Street, Boston, Mass., instruc-
tor in biology, Simmons College, Boston, Mass.
Henry R. Patterson (II.), 8 Montrose Street, Roxbury,
in mechanical engineering, M. L T.
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Park V. Perkins, 52 Broadway, New York, N.Y., mining broker, operating
in Southern Nevada.
Herbert S. Philbrick (II.)> Waterville, Me., draughtsman with Lombard
Log Hauler Company, Waterville, Me.
Bumell Poole (VI.), The Arlington, Montague Street, New York, N.Y.,
engineer with the New York Telephone Company, 15 Dey Street,
New York, N.Y.
Willis Ranney (L), Technology Chambers, Boston, Mass., student, M. L T.
Edward M. Read, Jr. (I.), 481 1 Regent Street, Philadelphia, Pa., res.
engineer on construction for the John N. Allison Company, 1628
Land Title Building, Philadelphia, Pa.
James Reed, Jr. (XIIL), 311 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass., graduate
XIIIj^.
Atwood £. Rippey (IIL), care C. H. Rippey, Conrad Building, San Diego,
Cal., gem mining, San Diego, Cal.
Henry £. K. Ruppel (V.), chemist with Gillette Safety Razor Company,
First and Colton Street, Boston, Mass.
Philip B. Sadder (X.), Mechanicsville, N.Y., chemical engineer, Wetc
Virginia Pulp & Paper Company, Mechanicsville, N.Y.
Charles Saville (XI.), Room 140, State House, Boston, Mass., sankaij
engineer, assistant in the engineering department, Massachusetts
State Board of Health.
Paul S. Schmidt (II.), Allendale Terrace, East Qeveland, Ohio, civil
engineer with the Courtney Engineering Company, 406 American
Trust Building, Cleveland, Ohio.
Samuel Seaver (XIIL), 262 Franklin Street, Cambridge, Mass., with New
England Telephone & Telegraph Company, 10 1 Milk Street, Boston,
Mass.
Ephraim F. Searle, 109 May Street, Lawrence, Mass., inside electric wir-
ing.
Howard P. Shaw (I.), Buckfield, Me., merchant.
Andrew B. Sherman, Jr. (VI.), Technology Chambers, Boston, Mass.,
engineering department, American Telephone & Telegraph Com-
pany, 125 Milk Street, Boston, Mass.
Arthur L. Sherman (I.), 4 Grand Street, White Plains, N.Y., assistant
engineer, Board of Water Supply of City of New York, 4 Grand Street,
White Plains, N.Y.
George R. Shingler, Jr. (V.), Emory College, Oxford, Ga., professor of
chemistiy.
Le Roy H. Shipman (X.), Box 12 10, Berlin, N.H., assistant chemist. Burgess
Sulphite Fibre Company, Berlin, N.H.
Ernest M. Smith (II.), mechanical engineer with Solvay Process Company,
Syracuse, N.Y.
Carleton M. Soule (VI.), Hanover, N.H., graduated from Dartmouth
College, '06, now student at Thayer School of Civil Engineering.
Percy Staples (I.), 215 Newbury Street, Boston, Mass., with Stone & Web-
ster, Boston, Mass.
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, Ponce Railway At Light
ibers, Boston, Mass., siu-
!., in electrical engineering
et, Boston, Mass., stu-
, Mai
, with
Edward T. Steel (VI.), in Lighting Depat
Company, Ponce, Porto Rico.
Edgar C. Steinharter (VII.), Technology Chat
deni, Harvard Medical School.
Robert K. Stoddard (VI.}, Nonh Hanover, Mass.,
department, Boston Elevated Railway.
Harold W. Streeter (XI.). 150 West Newton Stre
dent.CourseXI., M. I.T.
Herbert A. Terrell (II.), t4 Lowell Avenue, Newtonville,
Vacuum Process Co., 15 State Street, Boston, Mass.
Maurice C. Thompkins (I.), 336 MonadnocL Building, Chicago, III.,
with William B. Hough Company.
Lambert Thorp (V.), 511 Prospea Place, Avondale (Cincinnati), Ohio,
assistant in chemistry. Case School of Applied Science, Cleveland,
Ohio.
William F. TumbuU (II.), 35 Rutland Square, Boston, Man., student,
M. I. T.
Jean P. Varian (HI,), 253 Lincoln Avenue, Denver, Col.
hhwar Das Varshnei, Sikandra Rau. District Aligarh, U. P., India, con-
Euldng chemist and engineer. Has established a glass
Aligarh, India, and is operating successfully.
Ernest A. Wallet (IV.), 93 Gainsborough Street, Boston, Mag
student. Course IV., M. I. T.
Samuel L. Ware (XHI.), 103 Thurston Street, Somerville, Mass., in struct-
ural department with H. P. Converse Sc Co.. 120 Milk Street, Boston,
Mass.
Oarkc £. Warren (II.), 803 College Avenue, Beloit, Wis., with Fairbanks-
Morse Manufacturing Company, Beloit, Wis.
Thomas Gray Webber (II.), 179 Lafayette Street, Salem, Mass., doing some
special work in electricity at Institute.
Mildred F. Wheeler (XIII.), London House, Mt. Hcrmon, Mass., teaching.
James L. Wick, Jr. (II.), 753 Wick Avenue, Youngstown, Ohio, assistant
ic, Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company, Youngs-
., graduate
, N.J., mechanical
raughts-
town. Ohio
Sylvanus W. Wilder (II.), 283 Ellison Street, Pal
engineer, Dolphin Jute Mitts, Paterson, N.J.
Nahum C. Willey (XIII.), 200 loih Avenue, N., Seattle, Wash.,
man with the Moran Shipbuilding Company, Seattle, Wash,
aarles F. Willis (III.), Cooney, Socorro County, N.M., assayer and
surveyor for the Enterprise Mining Company, Cooney, N.M,
George M. Winne (II.), 709 Marietta Avenue, Milwaukee, Wis.
John T Wrinkle (IV.), M. I. T.. Boston, Mass., graduate student, M. I. T.
Harold Eugene Young (VI.), 41 Rutland Square, Boston, Mass., engineering
depaitment of the American Telephone fc Telegraph Company, 115
Milk Street, Boston, Mass.
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A geographical register has been prepared with the idea of assist-
ing every member who has thus far been heard from to locate and
get in touch with his neighbors. The members are urged to
meet together in small or large groups. Those who are expecting
to make trips are urged to look up in advance their classmates
located along their itinerary, and try to get in touch with them.
In using this register, the list of changes of addresses (to be found
on another page) should also be consulted, since the latter con-
tains changes which arrived too late for entry in the register of this
issue.
Alabama
Edward P. Cutter Ensley
Arizona
Heniy S. Mears Bisbee
Harold C. Plummer Globe, Gila County
R. B. Sarratea Clifton
Brazh.
Jorge Lage Ilha do Viana, Rio Janeiro
California
Edward L. Mayberry 1054 East Ocean Avenue, Long Beach
John M. Morris 527 South Main Street, Los Angeles
William Neilson Oasis, Mono Counqr
Louie A. Parker 1255 West 6th Street, Los Angeles
Atwood £. Rippey Care C. H. Rippey, Conrad Building, San Diego
Clarence H. Sutherland Wcstport
Canada
William J. Deavitt Crcan Hill Mines, Ontario
Fay W. Libbey Cobalt, Ontario
Elmer D. McCain
Union Bank Building, care George H. Archibald & Co., Winnipeg
Colorado
Walter S. Brown 41? Boston Building, Denver
Willis S. Cayplcss 1035 Logan Avenue, Denver
Alfred R. Heckman Lake City
Harry C. Merriam 201 East Orinon Avenue, Pueblo
Russell P. Raynolds 670 Third Avenue, Durango
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^
^^Wlluin A. Sheldon
Louii B. Tucketman
Jean P. Varian
Anhur E. Wells
Care Taylor Park Mining Company, Dorchester
13^5 Ogden Street. Denver
253 Lincoln Avenue, Denver
Leadville
Sand's Camp, Montrose
Waiiam W. Gaylord
Nathan J. Gibbs
Fredericlc B. GuFST,
Walter A. Hotchkiss
Alden MerHII
James S. Pitkin
Edward M. Richardson
CoNNEcncirr
Torringford
25 Slater Avenue, Norwich
37S Maple Street, Bridgeport
698 Kossuth Street, Bridgeport
74 Litchfield Street, Torrington
P.O. Box 1051, New Haven
Lime Rock
,
Nestor M. Seiglie
Ct;BA
Sagua la Grande
DisTtiicT OF Columbia
Herman T. Gammons
Waiiam A. Hardy
aarles T. Leeds
Ceorge C. Noble
Edward L. Wilson
United States Patent Office
322 United States Patent Office
Washington Barracks
Treasury Department
904 East Capitol Street
England
Charles G. Loring
Care Baring Brothers, London
'
Lewis A. Thompson
Pensacola
FHAMCE
Pad F. Mann
Care American Express Company, Paris
George R. Shinglcr, Jr.
Geobcia
Emory College, Oxford
Germany
HiniO. C. Isenberg
Edward M. Eliot
Idaho
Post Falls
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Arthur M. Cheney
Chester A. Hoefer
MOton T. Lightner
Herbert J. Mann
Maurice C. Thompkins
James R. Williams
Ishwar Das Varshnei
Illinois
Care Illinois Steel Company, South Chicago
9 Lincoln Avenue, Freepon
Highland Park
751 Pinegrove Avenue, Chicago
336 Monadnock Building, Chicago
196 South i8th Street, Quincy
India.
Sikandra Rau, Distnct Aligarh, U. P.
Indiana
Ralph D. Kelley Room 8, Union Station, Indianapolis
Gait F. Parsons Care Terre Haute Traction & Light Co., Terre Haute
Franklin J. Van Hook Care Big Four Railroad Company, Wabash
Lawrence B. Webster Marion
Harold G. Hixon
George W. Burpee
Wallace Newberger
Laurence G. Blodgett
John P. Chadwick
Harry V. Fletcher
Herbert S. PhUbrick
Howard P. Shaw
John W. Anderson
Joseph T. Lawton
Louis H. Maxfield
Walter Smith
Arthur S. Thomas
Daniel Adams
Lyman Anson
Fritz A. Armstrong
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Y. M. C. A. Building, lola
P.O. Box 476, Louisville
763 Sixth Street, Louisville
Slideir
Saco
383 Spring Street, Portland
Waterville
Buckfield
P.O. Box 806, Sparrow's Point
Care Joseph Thomas & Son, Baltimore
Annapolis
United States Naval Academy, Annapolis
809 Continental Trust Building, Baltimore
Massachusetts
55 Jackson Street, Lawrence
33 St. James Avenue, Boston
220 West River Street, Hyde Park
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Herbert J. Ball
315 Pawtucket Street, Lowell
I>mes !. Ban«h
5 Fayston Street, Roxbury
WatUm P. Bearce
Foxboro
Hirold W. Beers
51 Cedar Street, Taunton
Frank A. Benham
4^ St. Stephens Street, Boston ■
Leavnt N. Bent
Framingham
&lgar M. Berliner
M. I. T., Boston
Rutherford Bingham
Technology Chambers, Boston
Otto B. Blackwell
t6 Rutland Square, Boston
Albert A. Blodgett
28 Greenville Street, Roxbury
Mildred E- Blodgert
9 Batavia Street, Boston
A. L. Boynton
88 Chatham Street, Worcester
Harry W. Brown
tl8 Brighton Comer, Allston
George H. Bucltingham
138 Newbury Street, Boston
Edmund S. Campbell
48 St. Stephens Street, Boston
Sidney T. Carr
18 Thayer Street, Quincy
Hcniy P. Carruth Care American Wtiring Paper Company, Holyoke
Anna M. Cederholm
65 Marlboro Street, Belmont
Walter E. Chadbourrie
41 Newport Street, Dorchester
Charles H. Cha«e
15 Westf5eld Street, Dedham
Arthur M. Chidester
Technology Chambers, Boston
AvedU M. Chuchian
81 Fifth Street. Chelsea
Ptescoti I. Qapp
169 Boston Street, Upham's Comer
Uwi. C. aarke, Jr.
264 Green Street, Cambridge
Ralph S. Qarke
Walter B. QiiFord
94 Sumner Street, Fitchburg
Maxwell A. Coe
43 Ashland Street, Medford
H.riy H. Cook,
17 Lamartine Street, Jamaica Plain
Kaymond E. Cranston
425 Quincy Street, Dorchester
E. H. Daniels
Natick
Henry E. Darling
115 Milk Street, Boston
lofan P. Davis
35 Huntington Street, Lowell
L«oa H. Davi.
15 Union Park, Boston .
Walter D. Davol
19 Bartlett Street, Chatlestown
Edward H. Dean
38 General Cobb Street, Taunton
WJter G. de Steiguer
12 Newbury Street, Boston
Colby Dill
460 Commonwealih Avenue, Newton Centre
Frank E. Dixon
25 HulbuR Street, Roxbury
Thomas F. Dotscy
M. 1. T., Boston
Alice B. Douglas
La Fayette Avenue, Hingham
Ralph L. Dyer
1 1 Grove Street, Winchester
Frederic E. Earie
10 Downer Street, Dorchester
William F. Eastwood
155 Ruggles Street, Boston
Harold C. Elliott
1 1 Ruskir Street, West Roxbury
Carleton M. Emerson
72 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Braintree
Edward B, Evant
116 Cedar Street, Maiden
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Nugent Fallon
William F. Farlqr
Robert D. Farrington
Arthur £. Feeley
Andrew Fisher, Jr.
Harry A. Frame
Frank W. Friend
Floid M. Fuller
Robert S. Gardner
Samuel £. Gideon
Heniy A. Ginsburg
Wilford D. Gray
James £. Griffin
Perley K. Griffin
Ransom C. Grosvenor
George R. Guernsey
Birendra C. Gupta
Frank Haley
Henry B. Hallowell
Charies £. Hamilton
Charles W. Hawkes
Marden W. Hayward
Royal R. Heuter
Angelo T. Heywood
Guy HiU
Frederick W. Hinds
Herbert P. Hollnagel
William W. Hosmer
Robert N. Hoyt
Charies M. Hutchins
Ralph H. Jackson
Ralph T. C. Jackson
Arthur H. Jansson
Charles £.
Joseph W. ^
Gilman B.
ohnson
ohnson
oslin
Charles L. B. Kasson
Burton W. Kendall
Andrew Kerr
Rinker Kibbey
James W. Kidder
Ralph F. Knight
Frederic S. Krag
Abraham Lampie
Clarence £. Lasher
£dmund K. Lawrence
489 Walnut Avenue, Jamaica Plain-
176 Federal Street, Boston
Bellevue Street, West Roxbuiy
Ptttsfield
180 East River Street, Hyde Park
M. L T., Boston
M. L T., Boston
M. L T., Boston
Technology Qub, Boston
M. L T., Boston
19 Qinton Street, Cambridge
21 Chestnut Street, Wobum
130 Temple Street, West Newton
86 Walnut Street, Neponset
371 Columbus Avenue, Boston
27 £aton Street, Winchester
203 West Newton Street, Boston
9 Adams Court, Lynn
112 School Street, Belmont
27 £ndicott Avenue, Beachmont
loi Milk Street, Boston
233 Goffe Street, Quincy
M. L T., Boston
M. L T., Boston
41 High Street, Everett
61 Kirkstall Road, NewtonvtUe
M. L T., Boston
63 Ridge Avenue, Athol
40 Oak Street, Hyde Park
M. L T., Boston
335 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain
57 Oak Square Avenue, Brighton
Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Maiden
119 Trenton Street, East Boston
30 Summer Street, Dorchester
46 Burroughs Street, Jamaica Plain
ID Thetford Avenue, Dorchester Centre
M. L T^ Boston
317 Forest Street, Medford
M. L T., Boston
22 Brook St., Somerville
49 Church Street, Hudson
Care B. F. Sturtevant Company, Boston
28 Greenwood Street, Dorchester
19 Bedford Street, Lynn
242 Newbury Street, Bomn
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the Classes 143 1
R»!ph C. Lawrence
16 Highland Avenue, Fiichburg ^J
Waldron G. Lawrence
34 Sargent Street, Dorchester ^^^H
Dan A. Loomis
Technology Chambers. Boston ^^H
Fonest W. Lord
142 East Emerson Street, Melrose ^^^H
Harald Lord
jO Auburn Street, Maiden ^^H
Willii,m J. Lumbcrt
P.O. Box 287, Walpole ^^M
Fred C. Lutze
14 Chelsea Street. East Boston ^^^H
Claude S. McGinnis
M. 1. T., Boston ^^M
Richard V. McKay. Jr.
East Milton ^^H
Joseph N. McKeman
Eleanor M. Manning
26 Beacon Hill Avenue, Lynn ^^1
Albert P. Mansfield
Wakefield ^^H
Edward L. Manion
M. I. T., Boston ^^M
Anthony P. Maihesius
Z37 Beacon Street, Boston ^^^H
Louis F. Mesmer
Z42 Newbury Street, Boston ^^H
Winthrop N. Messenger
183 Vinton Street. Melrose Highlands ^^H
John E. L. Monaghan
3T9 Fourth Street, South Boston ^^^H
James G. Moore
M. L T., Boston ^H
Charles W. Mowty
415 Quincy Streer, Dorchester ^^^B
Harold K. Munroe
43 Warren Avenue, Wobum 1
Floyd A, Naramore
ig St. Boiolph Street, Boston 1
Samuel A. Nash
77 Toxteth Street, Brookline ■
Arthur Neale
M. L T., Boston .^H
Henry H. Nelson
16 Myrtle Street. Jamaica Plain ^^M
Sheriey P. Newton
M. I. T., Boston ^H
Henry G. Nicholas
Back Bay P.O., Boston ^^M
Uur J. Nicholas
263 Newbury Streer, Boston ^^H
John F. Norton
132 Woodland Road, Aubumdale ^^M
Hairy L. Oaks
James B. L. Orme
iS St. James Avenue. Boston ^^^H
82 Duslin Street. Brighton ^^M
Rowland E. Page
79 Worcester Street, E^ston ^^^|
R. R. Patch
z8 Lincoln Street, Stoneham ^^^H
Jane B. Patten
Simmons College, Boston ^^M
Henry R. Patterson
M. L T., Boston ^H
Fred S. Phelps
88 Chatham Street, Worcester ^H
Willis Ranney
Technology Chambers, Boston ^^^H
James Reed, Jr.
311 Beacon Street, Boston ^^M
Charies D. Richardson
48 Highland Avenue, Cambridge ^^M
John A. Root
Technology Chambers, Bosron ^^^|
Robert J. Ross
86 Clifton Street, Belmont ^H
Edward B. Rowe
9 St. James Avenue, Boston ^^^H
Wiear L. Rowell
Swampscott ^^^H
Mary J. Ruggles
6j Wendell Street, Cambridge ^^M
Hcnty E. K. Ruppel
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Charles Saville
Ephraim F. Seaiie
Samuel Seaver
Ray £. Shedd
Andrew B. Sherman, Jr.
Ralph ShurtlefF
John £. Simmons
Harold C. Smith
Lillie C. Smith
Everett C. Stanton
Percy Staples
Edgar C. Steinharter
Robert R. Stoddard
Harold W. Streeter
Arthur W. Talbot
Horace A. Tarr
Herbert A. Terrell
Killey E. Teny, Jr.
Louis H. Tripp
Clarence E. Tucker
William T. Tumbull
Stanley M. Udale
William M. Van Amringe
William F. Walker
WUliam J. Walsh
Ernest A. Walter
Samuel L. Ware
Arthur P. Watt
Thomas G. Webber
Mildred F. Wheeler
George F. White
Herbert S. Whiting
Bernard F. Whittaker
Malcolm G. Wright
Harold S. Wilkins
Frederick H. Willcox
Dana M. Wood
Ira V. Woodbury
Julian M. Wright
William H. P. Wright
John T. Wrinkle
George C. Young
Harold E. Young
Room 140, State House, Boston
109 May Street, Lawrence
262 Franklin Street, Cambridge
212 Highland Avenue, Somerville
Technology Chambers, Boston
57 Prospect Street, Taunton
34 South Central Avenue, WoUaston
3 Abbott Street, Newton Upper Falls
163 Huntington Avenue, Boston
P.O. Box 367, Sharon
215 Newbury Street, Boston
Technology Chambers, Boston
North Hanover
150 West Newton Street, Boston
3 Nottingham Street, Dorchester
75 Thomdike Street, Cambridge
15 State Street, Boston
714 Washington Street, Dorchester
4^ Rutland Square, Boston
Hyde Park Avenue, Hyde Park
35 Rutland Square, Boston
Technology Chambers, Boston
29 Crawford Street, Roxbury
167 Andover Street, Lawrence
5 Woodville Street, Roxbury
M. L T., Boston
103 Thurston Street, Somerville
176 Forest Street, Winchester
179 Lafayette Street, Salem
Mt. Hermon
Franklin Park
274 Seaver Street, Roxbury
ID Front Street, Worcester
334iWashington Street, Wellesley Hills
M. L T., Boston
M. L T., Boston
35 Myrtle Street, Belmont
72 Lothrop Street, Beverly
10 Charles Street, Boston
172 Jackson Street, Lawrence
M. L T., Boston
10 Rawson Street, Dorchester
125 Milk Street, Boston
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1
Thomas B. Holrao
Mexico
Aguascalientes. Ags.
Robert Hursh, care American Smelting & Refining Company,
A] ben L. Stephens
Aguascalientej, Ags.
Heiben S. Bailey
Michigan
Box loi. Agricultural College
Edward Chandler
4.3 Mills Street, Grand Rapids
George F. Hunt
Ann Arbor
Roger L. Rice
St. Qair
George M. Henderson
Hibbing
Frank Logan
1318 Vine Place, Minneapolis
John E. Murphy
Bovey
MiSMSStPPI
Charie. H. Shapleigh
Vicksburg
John C. ViUton
Pass Christian
Missouri
ADen Ashley
Care E. H. Abodie & Co., St. Louis
JoM R. Qark
5330 Banmer Avenue, St. Louis
Herman C. Henrici
1013 Park Avenue, Kansas City
Alfred W. Hertz
2I3I Benton Boulevard, Kansas City
J»m« H. Polhemus
Canhage
William E. H. Mathison
105 North Pennsylvania Avenue, Webb City
Oifford R. Wilfley
Maryville, Nodoway County (temporarily)
Montana
Elmer E. Harrington
Care B. & M. Co., Great Fall.
Guy H. Ruggles
Care B. tc M. Co., Great Fatit
ftw Hampshire
Frtderick R. Barchelder
Hampton
David BlM>m
Care Claremont Paper Company, Claremont
Uui) P. Chadwick
9 Green Street, Oaremont
Roben S. Qarfc
9 Green Street, Claremon.
Alexander Hicks
45 Prospect St., Oaremont
aaries E. Hovey
84 State Street, Portsmouth
Hjny L. Lewenberg
P.O. BoK 634, Berlin
P.O. Box I2I0, Berlin
Carleton M. Soule
L
Hanover
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Stuart W. Benson
Fred H. Bentle7
Stewart £. Coey
Hunter U. Light
Sylyanuf W. Wilder
James N. Gladding
Charies F. Willis
Nbw Jbrsby
48 Chestnut Street, Trenton
32 South Second Street, Elizabeth
156 Broad Street, Newark
40 West 30th Street, Bayonne
283 Ellison Street, Paterson
New Mexico
606 John Street, Albuquerque
Cooney, Socorro County
New York
Howard P. Adams
Simeon C. Allen
Howard P. Barnes
Louis L. B. Booth
Charles F. Breitzke
Harry H. Browne
Chaiies R. Burleigh
James M. Buchanan
George Bumap
202 West 44th Street, New York City
American Fruit Product Company, Rochester
White Plains
Poughkeepsie
78 Fisher Avenue, White Plains
17 Battery Place, New York CSty
741 Broadway, Albany
208 West 82d Street, New York City
Westbury Station, Long Island
William J. Cady 435 Greenwood Avenue, Richmond Hill, Long Island
Harold V. O. Coes
Care Western Electric Company, 463 West Street, New York City
Robert E. Cushman 741 Broadway, Albany
Roland P. Davis 42 Broadway, New York City
Theodore Dissel 701 James Street, Syracuse
Sylvester B. Eagan 993 Delaware Avenue, BuflFalo
David D. Eames 15} Orchard Street, Auburn
William F. Englis 327 West 86th Street, New York City
Thomas W. Faber 49 Carson Avenue, Newburg
William C. Purer 573 Second Street, Brooklyn
George C. Fumess 523 River Street, Hoboken
Samuel A. Greeley 170 Broadway, New York City
Edward C. Groesbeck
Care Professor Howe, Columbia University, New York City
Wallace R. Hall
George F. Hobson
Charles A. Howard
Helen R. Hosmer
Henry S. Hubbell
Andrew H. Keleher
Patrick J. Kennedy, Jr.
Howard W. Key
William H. Lincoln
Frederick C. Line
Hunts Point Road, Bronx, New York City
125 East 28th Street, New York City
55 Duane Street, New York City
1 71 6 Union Street, Schenectady
83-85 Washington Street, New York City
55 Duane Street, New York Ci^
221 West 43d Street, New York City
773 State Street, Schenectady
125 East 28th Street, New York City
50 Rowley Street, Rochester
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1
^^^eniy D. Loring
61 list Street, Whitestone, New York City
James R. MeCliniock
170 Broadway, New York City
John H. McManus
White Plains
Charie* B. Morey
101 Depew Avenue, ButTalo
Huold Moise
392 Fourth Street, Brooklyn
Park V. Perkins
SI Broadway, New York City
Edward B. Pollisier
2Z5 West 4Sth Street, New York City
Bumell Poole
15 Dey Street, New York City
Phillip B. Sadder
MechanicsviUe
Arthur L. Sherman
4 Grand Street, White Plains
Emen M. Smith
Solvay Process Company, Syracuse
Lemuel D. Smith
Care Winihrop Press, New York City
Ralph N. Soule
IIS West zjd Street, New York City
Waller H. Trask Room
1119, Grand Centra! Station, New York City
Anhur T. Trowbridge
5SS Warren Street, Hudson
Walter B. Wyman
Crown Point, Ewex County
Ohio
Edwin B. Bartleti
4916 Linden Avenue, Norwood [Cincinnati]
Eari G. Christy
Z924 Collingwood Avenue, Toledo
Robert H. Doepke
3595 Washington Avenue, Cincinnati
Joseph H. Teemster, Jt.
Glendalc
Charles E. Fogg
II13 Union Trust Building. Cincinnati
Michael J. Gibbons, Jr.
239 North Main Street, Dayton
Thomas L. Hinckley
Care State Board of Health, Columbus
Bruce R. Honeyman
Care Cris.o Hospital, Cincinnati
Karl F. Juengling
461 Dunham Avenue. Cleveland
William 1. Lourie
144 West Rayen Avenue, Yoongstown
Ctor S. Pulman, Jr.
1791 117th Street, Cleveland
Paul S. Schmidt
406 American Trust Building, Cleveland
Guy C. Simpson
4SI Wilson Ave., Columbus
Lamben Thorp
Sia Prospect Place, Avondale, Cincinnati
James L. Wick, Jr.
753 Wick Avenue, Youngstown
Oregon
Richard F. Hammatt
Cascade Forest Reserve at Roseburg
Panama
Andrew L. Bell
Culebra, Canal Zone
Frank A. Browne
Culebra, Canal Zone
Sidney L. Davis
Cristobal, Canal Zone
Robert J. Lyons
Culebra, Canal Zone
Pennsylvania
Charie. T. Banleit
Box 391, Crafton
Robert H. Booth
Linwood Station
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Eugene P. Chase
Paul N. Cntchlow
George L. Davenport, Jr.
David C. Davis
Herbert W. Dean
John J. Donovan
Carroll A. Farwell
Leon £. Hirt
Frank R. Ingalsbe
Isa W. Kahn
William J. Knapp
Care Wesdnghouse
Clifford Lynde
Harvey B. Orcutt
Clarence B. Powell
Edward M. Read
Philip B. Stanley
AUyn C. Taylor
DeWitt M. Taylor
Percy E. Tillson
Nathaniel A. White
Edward T. Steel
Henninio Yrizarry
Edgar C. Ballou
Shields Burr
Walter C. Spencer
Frederick B. Thurber
817 Walnut Street, Wilkinsburg
Care American Bridge Company, Ambridge
1 1 13 Union Station, Pittsburg
6700 North 8th Street, Oak Lane, Philadelphia
6700 North 8th Street, Oak Lane, Philadelphia
4924 Centre Avenue, Pittsburg
1013 Pennsylvania Avenue, Pittsburg
55 Water Street, Pittsburg
Lehigh University, South Bethlehem
Care Homestead Steel Works, Munhall
Electrical & Manufacturing Company, Pittsburg
Union Station, Oil City
235 Fourth Avenue, Phoenixville
341 1 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
48 1 1 Regent Street, Philadelphia
411 McNair Street, Wilkinsburg
6700 North 8th Street, Oak Lane, Philadelphia
BlairsviUe
6700 North 8th Street, Oak Lane, Philadelphia
1 51 5 Girard Avenue, Philadelphia
PoKTO Rico
Care Ponce Railway & Lighting Company, Ponce
Box 82, San German
Rhode Island
15 Laura Street, Providence
Woonsocket
162 Peace Street, Providence
229 Waterman Street, Providence
Chadwell S. Pierce
Herbert L. Williams
Garence M. Cockrell
Walter N. Munroc
Wendell P. Terrell
Charles F. W. Wetterer
South Dakota
Bovine (temporarily)
Lead
Texas
Denton
358 Commerce Street, Dallas
Prairie View
Wilson Building, Dallas
Utah
Raymond J. Barber Bingham Canon
Garence E. Carter Care William Ashton, chief engineer, Salt Lake City
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Alben W. HemphUI
Wafrcd N. Oliver
Ogiai R. Adams
Qvincy P. Emery
Carl C. Stevens
Nahum C. Wilky
Eawin D. A. Frank
a»rk E. Warren
George M. Winne
506 Moore Street, Bristol
360 Eleventh Avenue, S.W., Roanoke
Washington
Care Seattle Electric Company, Seattle
221 Colman Block, Seanle
Ritzville
100 Tenth Avenue, N., Seattle
WiacoNsi
2300 Grand Avenue, Milwaukee
803 College Avenue, Beloit
709 Marietta Avenue, Milwaukee
The following changes of address have been noted since October;
Fred R. Batchelder (VI.), 817 Walnut Street, Wilkinsbutg, Pa., apprentice,
Wcetinghouse Electric & Manuraciuring Company.
In the October Review, through an error, Frank A. Benham (I)., who is
in the Engineering Depanment of the New England Telephone Ac
Telegraph Company, at 104 Milk Street, Boston, Mass., was reported
as bdng with the American Telegraph & Telephone Company at
125 Milk Street. '
Laurence G. Blodgetl (I.), Sliddt, La.
Walter E. Chadbourne (XIIL), is no longer with the Edison Electrical
Illuminating Company, but is working as surveyor and draughtsman
in Plan Department, Factory Mutual Fire Insurance Company, 31
" m, Mass. His m
>s is still 41 Newport Street,
IS is 21+ West 8ld Street, New York, N.Y.
likely moved with the Philadelphia bunch
:, Oak Lane, to 341 1 Walnut Street, Phila-
Milk Stree
Dorchester, Mas
Harold V. O. Coes' mail addr
David C. Davis {VI. ) has ver
from 6700 North 8th Stre
delphia. Pa.
Herben W. Dean, 341 1 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. He and Davis
are both in the Engineering Department of the Bell Telephone Com-
pany of Philadelphia, at 1633 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
John J. Donovan has gone from Pittsburg to New York, 174 West 109th
Street, care of Gromer, New York City, and is building superintendent,
with Ernest Flagg, 35 Wall Street, New York City.
Fiederic E. Earle (II-), apprentice with Lumsden and Van Stone, Boston,
Mass., now lives at 24 Leroy Street, Dorchester, Mass.
Edward B. Evans (IV.) is no longer with Purdy & Bender
Hit address is 36 East 28th Street, New York, N.Y., "
u (trtictuial engineer with Undi
Broadway, New York City.
, Boston,
s working
Engineering Company, [170
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William C. Furer (IV.), formeriy with the American Bridge G>mpany of
New York City, is now draughtsman with (address) Department of
Yards and Docks, United States Naval Stadon, Key West, Fla.
William W. Gaylord (II. )> ^th American Brass Company, is at 120 Cook
Street, Waterbury, Conn.
Charles £. Hamilton, 43 High Street, Charlestown Mass., with the Amer-
ican Telephone & Telegraph Company.
Elmer £. Harrington (III.)> 5'^ Seventh Street, North, Great Falls, Mont.,
is sdll with the Boston and Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver
Mining Company.
George M. Henderson (III.), formerly in Hibbing, Minn., now Box 54,
Rhyolite, Nev., as engineer with Tramp Consolidated Mining Com-
pany, Rhyolite, Nev.
''Tommy" Holmes (III.)> formerly in Jalisco, Mex., is now widi die Amer-
ican Smelung & Refining Company, where ''Al" Stephens (III.) is
working. Address, Hotel Bellina.
Bruce R. Honeyman (IV.) has recovered from sickness, and is now with
the Contracting Engineering Company, Tacoma, Wash. Mail address,
63 North 20th Street, Portland, Ore.
James A. Kane (XIII.), M. I. T., Boston, Mass., student.
Andrew H. Keleher (VI.), 365 West 23d Street, New York, N.Y., with die
Electrical Department of the New York Edison Company.
Harold A. Kingsbury (X.), M. I. T., Boston, Mass., student.
Charles T. Leeds (^), Fort Bayard, N.Mex., First Lieutenant, Corps of
Engineers, United States Army.
Fay W. Libbey (III.), P.O. Box 139, Cobalt, Ontario, Canada.
Harold Lord (IV.), formerly with Eastern Expanded Metal Company, is
now at the Light-house Depot, Tompkinsville, N.Y., as architectural
and structural steel draughtsman. Light-house Service.
Richard V. McKay, Jr. (III.)> who spent the summer abroad, is now assist-
ant to both the superintendent and general manager of the Pennsyl-
vania Steel Company. Address, Care of Pennsylvania Steel Company,
Lebanon, Pa.
Joseph N. McKeman (I.), formeriy draughtsman with Bangor & Aroos-
took Railroad, is now with the Engineering Department, New Eng-
land Telephone & Telegraph Company, Boston. Address, 75 Gains-
boro Street, Boston, Mass. He has been recendy located on work in
Haverhill, Mass.
Eleanor M. Manning is draughtsman, 93 Water Street, Boston, Mass. (undl
Jan. I, 1907). Address, 26 Beacon Hill Avenue, Lynn, Mass.
Charles B. Morey (VIII.), formerly with the American Radiator Company
is now assistant chemist with the Larkin Company, Buffalo. Address,
10 1 Depew Avenue, Buffalo, N.Y.
James H. Polhemus (III.)) formerly with New Jersey Zinc Company, has
gone to Carthage, Mo. Full address later. Letters will reach him
via his home, 18 Moreland Avenue, Newton Centre, Mass.
Robert J. Ross (III.), of 86 Clifton Street, Belmont, Mass., is with H. R.
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Buck, civil engineer, Hartford, Conn., working on Massachusetts-
Connecticut State Line Survey.
Mary J. Ruggles (V.}, formerly at Radcliff^e, is now at i8 Rugby Road,
Schenectady, N.Y., engaged as chemist at the Research Laboratory of
the General Electric Company. Miss Ruggles and Miss Hosmer (V.)
are two of a group of three Technology women at the General Elec-
tric Company's laboratories.
Robeno B. Sarratea (IIL) has gone out to Clifton, Ariz., to work in mines.
Nestor M. Seiglie (L), of Sagua la Grande, Cuba, is with the Cuban Central
Railway, Ltd.
Allyn C. Taylor (IL), with the Distribution Department, United Gas Im-
provement Company, has moved from Oak Lane to 341 1 Walnut
Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
The address of De Witt McC. Taylor (IL), given in the last Review as
Blairsville, Pa., should be Box i. Black Lick, Pa.
Percy E. TilUon (VI.), of the Bell Telephone Company of Philadelphia,
has moved with Taylor to 3411 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Walter H. Trask (II.) is now at 397 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, N.Y.,
assisting inspector, Yonkers Power Station, N. Y. C. & H. R. R.R.
F. J. Van Hook (L), formetly located at Wabash, Ind., is now draughtsman
with the ChaHes River Dam Commission. Office, 367 Boylston Street,
Boston. Residence, 40 Sherman Street, Roxbury, Mass.
Arthur E. Wells (IIL), metallurgical chemist with the American Smelting
& Refining Company, has transferred from Leadville, Col., to Mur-
ray Station, Salt Lake, Utah.
When Sylvester C. Wolfe (1.) was with the United States Reclamation
Service in Colorado, he used to see Kriegsman (L), '05, frequently.
Now Wolfe is structural draughtsman for the Builders' Iron & Steel
Company, Bridge Street, Cambridge, Mass. Residence, 138 Boston
Avenue, West Medford, Mass.
The SKcetaiies have gleaned a few notes on the activities 2nd
movements t>r the members of the class:
Barnes (I.), seems to have resigned himself very completely to the locality
and atmosphere of White Plains.
C. T. Banlett and C. A. Farwell, '06, found time during December to
come out to Columbus, Ohio, and pay a short visit 10 Simpson and
Hinckley, who are both located there. There were hardly enough
present to paint the town a very deep shade of red. Both the visiting
Pittsburgcrs had the good fortune to make the return train without
any difficulty.
Chatlei F. Breit/ke (XL) visited Boston in the fall, and also came home
for Christmas.
"Etlitor" Howard H. Brown (XIII.) was in Pittsburg, reporring a Boiler
Maker Convention.
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Charles R. Burleigh (II.) is mechanical engineer with the Consolidated Car
Heating Company, Albany, N.Y. He is doing mostly electrical work.
William J. Cady (VI.) visited Boston Christmas week.
Coey (VI.) runs over to Boston from New York now and then.
William Couper (I.) is reported with the Penn., N.Y. ie L. I. R.R.,
at 125 East 34th Street, New York, N.Y.
H. C. Crowell, '03, of Salem, together with our "Schubert," George L.
Davenport, Jr. (I.), furnish the music for the Panhandle crowd at
Crafton, Pa.
Eliot (VI.) has been heard from out of the "Wild and Woolly." He reports
fine scenery and vigorous work. Eliot is engaged on a water power
development project.
C. A. Farwell (I.), who, with C. T. Bartlett (I.), is working for the Pan-
handle Railway, was back home for a week from Pittsburg. (See also
C. T. Bartlett.) He sent us an account of the Pittsburg reunion.
Edwin D. A. Frank (II.) says that summer school in machine tools is not
in it with a summer course in the foundry of the Alhs-Chalmers Com«
pany.
George C. Fumess (VIII.), who is engaged as instructor in physics at
Stevens Institute of Technology, came up from Hoboken, N.J., on a
two weeks' Christmas vacadon to visit Boston and his home in Man«
Chester, N.H.
Alfred W. Geist, Jr. (VI.), was seen by the resident secretary in New York>
July, 1906, when his address was Hotel Manhattan, New York City.
Present address not known. He is connected with an electroljrdc refin-
ing company.
Michael J. Gibbons, Jr. (VI.), is busy out in Dayton, Ohio. He is well
located as buyer for the plumbing and hearing lines with his father,
and is doing prosperously. Address 20 and 22 West Third Street,
Dayton, Ohio.
"The engagement of Wallace Ralph Hall, of Newton Highlands, to Miss
Edith A. Swett, of Newton Centre, Mass., was formally announced
at a heart party given at her home Dec. 27, 1906. Mr. Hall gradu-
ated from Tech with the 1906 class in civil engineering, and has since
been employed by the New York Contracring Company."
Late in the fall Elmer E. Harrington (III.) came East from Great Falls,
Mont., to his home near Boston, bound "on an errand." When he
called at the Insritute, he appeared quite happy.
Among those who took advantage of the M. I. T. Summer School of Mining
and Metallurgy, June-July, 1906, were Ralph Hayden, Marden W.
Hayward, and Angelo T. Heywood, all Course III. During the re-
mainder of the summer Hayden was engaged with Professor Richards
at the Insritute on United States Geological Survey work. During the
first term he has been assistant in the Mining Department. On Jan.
14, 1907, he leaves Boston for Anaconda, Mont., where he will be
assistant in the testing laboratory of the Anaconda Copper MiniAg^
Company. Hayward spent part of the summer in the Maine wood%.
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'53
After
Th.
and returned to study at the Institute in the Geological Course,
the Summer School, Heywood was assistant for Professor Richar
ptivate work at the Institute until September i, when he began his
present work as assistant to the Registrar, with location at the Informa-
tion Desk., Rogers Building.
' '■ !kley (XI.) was out in St. Paul, his home, for a week's
tChri;
> Boston from Pittsburg ii
On On. 8, 1906,
sur-Saone, France,
Leon E. Hirt (III.) made a couple o;
the fall.
Patrick J. Kennedy, Jr. (II.) was seen in Boston Christ
Jorge Lage (II.), Hha do Viana, Rio de Janeiro. Brazil.
Lage was married to Mile. Elisabeth Perrin.Chalon
Fay W. Libbey (III.) was seen in Boston about Christn
Paul Lincoln (III.) is reported to hav
a mining district.
During the latter part of November, William H. Lincoln (I.) visited Boston.
He is with the Penn., N.Y. & L. I. R.R., engaged on freezing tests
for tunnel work under the rivers. William Couper (I.) is with him.
Lincoln also repons that George F. Hobson (XI.), with Albert F.
Bancroft (HI.), '07 (who played so well in Tech shows), are located at
tl Pearson Street, Long Island City, N.Y., on the Long Island end
of the work.
A loyal voice comes up from Culebra, in the Canal Zone, Panama. Roben
J. Lyons (XIII.) signs "1906 forever."
James R. McClintock (XI.) was in Pittsburg a short rime ago on the
business of his firm, Messrs. Hering& Fuller of New York.
Richard V. McKay (HI.), now with the Pennsylvania Steel Company,
visited his home in East Milton, Mass., during Christmas week.
Herbert J. Mann (II.) is reported to have eloped with "Begum's Daugh-
ter." We trust he will return (he book to the General Library in due
John E. Murphy (IIL), mining engineer with the Oliver Iron Mining Com-
pany, Bovey, Minn., has changed from the Holman Mine to the Atc-
turus Mine.
"Dick" Polhcmus (III.) visited home at Christmas week on his way from
New Jersey 10 Missouri. He was looking very well.
From the Ttcb, Jan. 2, 1907: "The announcement of ihe engagement of
James Reed, Jr., assistant naval constructor, United States Navy,
attached to the Boston Navy Yard, and Miss Laura C. Maltby, of
Jamestown, N.Y., has been made. Mr. Reed, in conjuncrion with his
work at this place, is doing graduate work in naval architecture at
Tech."
Guy C. Simpson (I.) after leaving school spent the first two months on a
very interesting automobile trip through New England. On Septem-
ber I he started in with the Pennsylvania Railroad at Columbus, and
il now doing construction and estimate work in connection with main-
tenance of way on the Indianapolis division.
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Everett C. Stanton (VI.), who is in the students' course, £ng;ineering De-
partment of the New fjigland Telephone & Telegraph Company,
Boston, Mass., has been working in that part of New Hampshire south
of Lake Winnepesaukee, and has also been at work in Worcester,
Mass. Among the steps in the student course are: (i) shop work and
repairs on small-size instruments; (2) construction on large scale, in-
cluding either building or testing; (3) traffic work, which includes
operating; future growth, etc.
Nat White (XIII.) is at the Cramps' shipyard in Philadelphia.
Edward L. Wilson (II.), 616 East Capitol Street, Washington, D.C., is
draughtsman with S. Homer Wood bridge on heating and ventilating
the National Museum. He has also been up to Syracuse, N.Y., doing
inspection work on the Onondaga County Court and Power Houses,
and was home for Christmas.
George C. Young (II.) is now superintending in water foundation work,
Neponset Bridge, Neponset River, Mass.
The resident secretary wishes to acknowledge the aid from '06
men of the Civil Engineering Department of M. I. T. towards
the preparadon of the geographical register for this issue of the
Review.
The secretaries regret that lack of space in this number prevents
the publicadon of letters received from P. B. Sadder, ''Bob'' Hursh,
W. P. Terrell, "Hank" Mears, "Wet," N. P. Gerhard, and "BiU"
Deavitt.
Down in Pittsburg the fellows have got together well. Carroll
A. Farwell writes: —
We had a very successful litde reunion at Hotel Duquesne, Pittsburg,
on the evening of Saturday, January 5. There were twenty-eight Tech men
present: G. K. Newbury, '98; H. C. Crowell, '03; W. R. Davis, '03; W. H.
Koppelman, '04; C. W. Babcock, '05; C. L. Dean, '05; E. B. Hill, '05;
W. G. Housekeeper, '05; J. Davis, Jr., '05; H. C. Kendall, '05; E. N.
Lyon, '05; A. J. Manson, '05; L. M. Pease, '05; W. F. Smart, '05; A, O.
True, '05; W. Turner, '05; E. E. Woodbury, '05; F. R. Batchelder, '06;
C. T. Bartlett, '06; S. T. Carr, '06; J. J. Cartagena, '06; E. P. Chase, '06;
G. L. Davenport, Jr., '06; C. A. Farwell, '06; J. W. Kahn, '06; W. J.
Knapp, '06; R. Seyms, '06; and P. B. Stanley, '06. No attempt was made
to have it an3rthing more than a reunion of the later graduates around
Pittsburg. We expected G. C. Simpson, '06, from Columbus, Ohio, but
for some reason he did not turn up.
After the dinner, Davenport, with a Tech Song Book, presided at die
piano for a while, and later Crowell entertained us with various selecdons.
After chatting awhile, Turner led a "We are happy," and die crowd broke
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up. During the evening, Newbury, '98, Davis, '03, Koppelm
'05, and Banlett, '06, were eli cted a committee 10 confer v
Association here in Pittsburg, and to arrange for future me
nature. Wc have to thank Bartlctt and Stanley, who arran
for a very pleasant evening, and hope that the c
The Income Fund, which has already begun to give to the Insti-
tute the aid which it is designed to afford, has been chiefly subscribed
by the classes preceding 1906. The Income Fund Committee did
not formally solicit our class for pledges to the fund, as its campaign
was practically ended before our graduating. Many 1906 men
have signified their wish to join the good work, and the Committee,
learning this, has expressed its appreciation of this loyal spirit.
It will gladly welcome subscriptions from 1906, and will co-operate
with our secretaries in every way in securing from our class as
adequate an expression of our desire to assist the Institute as our
means permit.
The Income Fund, it will be remembered, was called imo exist-
ence by the agitation against the proposed merger with Harvard
two years ago, when it became necessary to prove (hat the Institute
was financially able to meet all reasonable demands of the future.
In June, 1906, the fund amounted to more than $275,000. The
wants which the fund was calculated to supply are very real and
pressing. To borrow the words of the committee, they are: —
1st. Additional land and buildings.
id. Money with which to pay such salaries as are necessary to
command the services of the best men for the instructing staff.
3d. Additional laboratory equipment in practically every depart-
ment.
Tile Institute needs all the financial aid available, and there is
every reason for 1906 to do its share. Accordingly, if those men
who feel they can afford it will please address either of the secre-
taries, they will be furnished with information, blanks, etc., by
ihe Fund Committee.
1 1 is a good cause, and every little helps.
It may have been remarked that the consdtudan, in to far as
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it applies to the election of officers, has been allowed to lapse. This
was done in order that the machinery of the class work after gradu-
ation might be gotten fairly under way before a change was made
in organization.
To be loyal to the Institute, we must keep our class organization
strong. To have a strong class organization requires the interest
of the members. Members take interest only when something
is being done by the class. No one cares to be busy unless there
is some real work in sight and a definite, practical object to be
gained. It is, therefore, evident that the problem of organization
brings with it the question of what particular life-work our class
proposes to take up for its alunmi career. Before any change is
made, the matter is open for general discussion. The secretaries
wish that the members would write to them, and state their
opinions on the subject.
Of the classes previous to 1906, some hold annual elections,
others do not. Some elect their secretaries annually, others make
no change 1906 is the only class with a resident and non-resident
secretary. Our class is large in number, reaching nearly 600. If
it is to do anything or engage in any work, there must be a suffi-
cient number of officers to serve the class efficiently. Any system
of government should allow distribution of the work, iso as to bear
lightly on each officer. If no officer were unduly burdened, it
would be possible to hold each one responsible for the performance
of his proper duties. Each one could then do justice to the work
allotted him.
We have ties of association and relations now existing between
us all which make our class a well-fitted and valuable body to
perform work. Our class organization should be such that, when
the work presents itself to be done, it will not be a case of one or
two members rising to the occasion, but of a sufficient number of
officers being found in readiness to perform their parts.
Members are urged to give their attention to the above points.
Book Reviews
»57
BOOK REVIEWS
tINCIFLES AND PRACTICE OF
The book on Plane Surveying published by Messrs. Breed and
Hosmer of the Civil Engineering Department last year is an excel-
lent example of a text-book which has been evolved from extended
experience in teaching and in practical work combined. It is a rare
thing, especially in civil engineering, to have a text-book prepared
by men who have been teachers as well as practical civil engineers.
We have text-books written by teachers whose lack of practical ex-
perience leads them to put much stress on problems and methods
of work which practice has long discredited. We have the so-called
■'self-made" civil engineer issuing handbooks, full of rules of thumb
and minute directions for very special work, without any proper ex-
planation of the fundamental principles underlying the applied
science. In haste to rush into print, it is quite common for new
teachers to write text-books before they have been tried by the criti-
cism of their pupils. The ideal method is to issue notes, have them
corrected and criticised by the students through a period of several
years. There is no criticism so searching as that which comes from
the class-room. Both Mr. Breed and Mr. Hosmer have been teachers
and practical surveyors and engineers ever since their graduation
from the Institute. Their combined experience in practical work
covers the entire field of surveying with the possible exception of
prantcal mining work.
The use of fac-simile copies of actual field notes is an especially
valuable feature of this book. I believe all the drawings in the book
are fac-similes of pen drawings; it s^ms to me that this is an
important item in conveying the idea of reality, and it is a great stim-
ulus towards neatness of work. When a text-book is illustrated by
engravings executed to a great extent mechanically, the student
makes allowance for this fact, and never dreams of reaching the
same excellence in his own work.
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of the chapters and the grouping of topics
rr suitable; and, while it differs from the generally
of a text-book on survejring, it is really in
fer study and reference.
The chjpms relating to astronomical determinations and topo-
graphical imtctiug contain all that is necessary for the ordinary
survevor. It is possible, however, that a brief account of the methods
at flcvfia neasurcnients could profitably be added without increasing
ffodf the size of the book. The chapters on levelling and on
work are eminently practical, and show extensive field ex-
Thc chapter on plotting is new and complete. The
of lettering and conventional signs are simple and effec-
Ota the whole, I think this is the best text-book on plane surveying
the market. Alfred £. Burton,
Professor Topographical Engineering.
*'tsrraces of the west river, brattleboro, vt."
^vcedings of the Boston Society of Natural History. By Eliza-
beth F. Fisher, M. I. T. '96, Associate Professor of Geology
at Wellesley College.
This paper presents the results of a careful survey and study of
jh interesting succession of terraces formed, in no unusual way, by
the meanderings of a stream during periods of erosion. This
in^-estigation was made attraaive by a recent theory of Hugh
Miller and more elaborately discussed by Professor W. M. Davis.
The ihci>rv accounts for the wanderings of the rivers at suc-
crssivelv lower and lower levels, the changes of direction being
Jetrrmined bv rock ledges. It was one object of the survey to
determine whether this was exemplified in the succession of
terraces at Brattleboro, Vt., and the test has sustained the theory.
In the priK-ess of terrace formation Miss Fisher observed that an-
i>thrr action had taken place, not defined by the theory. This action
has been called by Miss Fisher the partition process which is caused
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idiTies by the division or partition of the stream into two or more
courses and the production of an island between the branchings.
The work may be carried so far as to produce a plain which Miss
Fisher has called a partition plain, the development of which she
has described. It is in this portion of her paper that the publication
rises to the importance of a positive contribution to science, for it
has not been so completely defined and thoroughly illustrated in
other publications. It should be noticed that the careful survey
with the transit was made by Miss Fisher personally, and this is
well recorded in a map showing the river terraces at Bratlleboro,
with the outcrops of rock indicated upon it. This map is probably
the most detailed and accurately constructed map that has been
made of any location for the purpose of showing this phase of river
action. She also g^ves eight plates representing different stages in
the development of the terraces, and three photographic illustra-
OMis of the features described. The care and thoroughness with
which this work has been done and the clearness of its presentation
are such that the paper will have a standard value with all
Students of river terraces.
FRATERNITIES AND THEIR PLACE IN
INSTITUTE LIFE
One of the most important problems of the Institute
to-<lay, and one that has been widely discussed, is how to
provide its students opportunities for social development in
conjunction with a thorough technical training. It is gen-
erally conceded that technical proficiency is not enough to
insure the highest success. A man must not only be a
good engineer, he must also know how to deal effectively
with men. While few would question the value of the
scientific training that is given to Tech men or desire that
its standards should be lowered, many do regret that our
graduates are often deficient in those qualities that make
for leadership. Anything that would increase their efficiency
should be fostered by the authorities.
One phase of this subject has so recently been empha-
sized by Mr. Litchfield in an atticle in the October number
of the Review, in which he makes a plea for "An Appren-
ticeship for Business Responsibility," that it seems an op-
portune moment in which to draw attention to an institu-
tion which has been for many years a feature of the hfe of
Technology, and which has been a force working in the de-
sired direction. I refer to fraternities.
To understand the position of fraternities to-day, it is
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necessary to know something of their history. The earliest
Greek letter secret society, the Phi Beta Kappa, was founded
at William and Mary G>llege, Virginia, in 1776. The
meetings were of a literary character, and at them essays
were read, orations delivered, and subjects debated. Its
secrecy consisted in a ritual, motto and grip, with a pin as
an outward emblem. In 1831 its secrecy was abandoned,
and the society assumed the character that is so well known
to-day, membership being confined to honor m^n, usually
of the Senior Qass.
The fraternity system as it exists to-day dates from 1825.
In that year a society called Kappa Alpha was formed.
During the next few years other fraternities sprang into
existence, but the movement was confined to the East until
1835. By 1840 the system had become national. To-day
there exist thirty-one college fraternities for men, with one
thousand active chapters distributed among the colleges and
universities of the land, with a total membership of 180,000.
With the growth of the fraternity system have come the
chapter houses or lodges, numbering approximately 660,
of which 290 are owned. The value of fraternity property
of all kinds is estimated at from 1^4,000,000 to 1^5,000,000.
Before the Civil War there was in most fraternities no
central organization for the general supervision of fraternity
affairs, the chapters being bound together merely by a com-
mon name and certain customs and traditions. As the
fraternities grew in size and influence, the need of better
organization became imperative, and led to the holding of
conventions, usually annually, delegates being chosen to
represent the various chapters. These conventions gen-
erally possess supreme legislative power, although the ad-
ministration of the fraternity, and at times the judicial func-
tions, are vested in a council consisting of prominent alumni.
Fraternities and Their Place in Institute Life 163
With such an oi^anization, each chapter forms one link in a
chain. The council endeavors to make every Hnk a strong
one by close supervision, and the chapters in turn have a pride
in standing well in the eyes of the officials and the fraternity
at large.
With the spread of the fraternity idea it was to be expected
that criticism would develop. Although some of this criti-
cism was well founded, the major part was entirely un-
justified. As an illustration, I may mention the outcry
against the secrecy of fraternities. It is true that the meetings
are open only to members and alumni, that the constitution,
motto, and grip are carefully guarded. With these ex-
ceptions there is in most cases no attempt at secrecy. The
chapter houses are open to friends, and guests are enter-
tained there as in any private home or club-house. More-
over, the song book, histories, monthly journal, and fraternity
catalogue are always at the disposal of the public.
Whatever criticism may now and then be heard, the fact
remains that the fraternity has become a hxture and a
decided factor in our American scheme of education. This
is evident from the rapid growth of fraternities and the
powerful and active support of the alumni membership,
including, as it does, many of the most prominent and in-
fluential men of this country. It is, therefore, of interest
to team for what this institution stands and the influence
that it aims to exert. Something of its object may be
gathered from the name fraternity, "a banding together
for mutual interest and affection, a brotherly regard and
sympathy for one another, regardless of relationships by
blood." The fraternity brings the college boy into close
association with a group of his fellow-students, every one
of whom is bound to work for the best good of every other
member. Literary, professional and debating societies.
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though excellent in their way, have none of the peculiar
qualities that make the strength of the fraternities. In them
students are associated with one another, but the tie is a
loose one, and carries nothing of the obligation of one mem-
ber to another which is such an important feature of the
fraternity bond. As a consequence, they cannot develop
to the same degree comradeship and mutual helpfulness
during the college course, nor can they have the same in-
fluence in perpetuating the interest of their members in their
Alma Mater after graduation. It is a custom of the fraterni-
ties in many colleges to hold at commencement time re-
unions which bring back yearly to the college many alumni
and former students who would otherwise rarely revisit the
school, and who are thus kept in closer touch with its
development and needs. The fraternity connection is thus
often the link which binds the graduate to his college.
If fraternities are of benefit to the college man, they must be
to a still greater extent to the Technology man, who has so
few social opponunities. Since the Institute does not pro-
vide dormitories and many of the students are forced to seek
lodgings in boarding-houses throughout the city, where the
influences are often not of the best, any organization that
ofl^ers to even a few students home environments should be
welcomed. The fraternities, especially those maintaining
chapter houses, afl^ord their members a good home with
attractive surroundings, congenial companionship, and
plenty of wholesome food, alt at a moderate cost. Further-
more, the responsibility that the men feel for the reputation
of their chapter is, I believe, an incentive to right living and
good scholarship.
It is occasionally asserted that the fraternity houses at the
Institute are frequently places for riotous living, and that the
life in them is detrimental to scholarship. These chaises
Fraternities and Their Place in Institute Life 165
are usually made by men who have neither enjoyed the
advantages of fraternity life nor investigated the conditions
that actually prevail. The criticism is the more serious be-
cause of the injustice it does to a large number of young fel-
lows who are striving to uphold the ideals of their chapters
and of the Institute, and who desire to win the respect and
regard of the Instructing Staff and the student body. While
there have been in the past a few chapters that did not frown
on drinking and dissipation, and though there are one or two
such to-day, 1 know, from actual observation and through
consultation with representatives of the chapters and their
alumni, that in the majority of fraternity houses either no
liquor of any kind is permitted, or beer only at smokers and
reunions. Out of fourteen chapters possessing fraternity
houses, five allow no liquor of any kind in the chapter house,
seven allow beer only on special occasions, while two have
no rule in regard to thematter. For a Freshman who has any
tendency towards dissipation the daily comradeship of a
group of fine fellows, all interested in his welfare, must as-
suredlybe a more helpful influence than the life in an ordinary
boarding-house. And it is especially during the first years
of his Institute course, when there is a danger that his newly
acquired freedom and independence may lead to excesses,
that the fraternity proves of unquestioned value.
Perhaps the most satisfactory way to meet the criticism
concerning the detrimental effect of fraternity life on scholar-
ship is to draw attention to the position that the fraternities
themselves are taking on this question. The spirit that per-
vades most of the chapter houses Is one of serious work.
There is frequently a rule, cither written or unwritten, that
all music and noisy forms of amusement shall cease at eight
o'clock, so that quiet shall prevail for the benefit of those
desiring to study. Moreover,in most chapters it is customary
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for two or three of the upper class men to examine the five
weeks' report of standing of their members in the Freshmen
and frequently the Sophomore classes, and, whenever the
record is in any way unsatisfactory, to bring the requisite
influence to bear to improve it. That important work has
been accomplished in this way, the Dean and various mem-
bers of the Instructing Staff can bear witness. The fraternity
man has, undoubtedly, more distractions than a student
living by himself outside, yet there is nothing about the life
in a fratemitv house that should interfere with the mainten-
ance of an excellent record. Moreover, those very distrac-
tions tend to keep the men mentally refreshed, active, and
alert, and frequently are of a nature to supplement to ad-
vantage the essentially technical training of the Institute.
In this connection I wish to draw attention to the fact that
many of the fraternities offer their members some opportuni-
ties for training along literary and administrative lines. The
policy pursued differs in the various chapters, but about half
of them make a literary program an important feature of
their meetings, and endeavor in this way to give some prac-
tice in the presentation of papers, in debating and extempo-
raneous speaking. It is to be regretted that this practice is
not universally followed. In all chapters an excellent chance
is given to become familiar with parliamentary procedure,
and the frequent informal dinners and alumni reunions afford
some training in after-dinner speaking. The administra-
tion of the chapter houses is based on sound business prin-
ciples. In most cases the management is intrusted to two
committees, one to take charge of the house and the other of
the table. The former looks after the leasing of rooms,
the collection of rents, and the payment of the running ex-
penses, including the wages of servants : the second has super-
vision of the table, including the purchase of supplies. Both
Fraternities and Their Place in Institute Life 167
committees are responsible to the chapter, and their accounts
are audited. The men recognize the value of the experience
gained in serving on these committees, and are glad to shate
in the work as far as their time permits. In a few cases
it has been found that personal supervision of the table,
including daily marketing and planning of the meals, de-
mands more time than a student can well afford to give.
Consequently, in these cases this important work has been put
into the hands of a steward or a housekeeper.
The grovFth of Greek letter societies at the Institute has
been a steady one. In 1885-86 the membership was 52, or
8.5 per cent, of the student body, while in 1905-06 the mem-
bership had risen to 335, or 22.4 per cent. At present there
are sixteen fraternities represented. Fourteen of these
support chapter houses, all situated in the most desirable
residential districts. Nearly two hundred men, or 55
per cent, of the total fraternity membership, live in these
chapter houses, the average cost for board and room being
between S35 and S40 a month, a sum not much in excess of
that paid by most of our students for less desirable quarters.
Of these houses, four are owned, and the remamder leased.
That so few are owned is in part due to the agitation of the
question of the removal of the Institute to a new site, most
of the chapters preferring not to invest in property under
such unsettled conditions.
If it is acknowledged that fraternities at the Institute con-
tain much of benefit to their members, there remains to be
considered the important question of their influence on the
general student body. The fear has been expressed that
fraternity life may tend to "cliquishness" and endanger the
splendid democratic spirit that has always been character-
istic of Technology. There seems to be little ground for
such anxiety at present, and there is small likelihood that
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the relations between the fraternity and non-fraternity men
will ever assume the strained and unnatural attitude that
unfortunately exists in some colleges. The Institute is a
professional school where the men are animated by a definite
purpose, and the seriousness of the work leaves them little
time for social jealousies. Fraternity and non-fraternity men
are found working together in the various student activities,
such as the Techy KommerSy Show, athletic meets, Qass
Day, and so forth, and the testimony that I have gathered
indicates the friendliest feeling between the two sets. What
is needed at the Institute to foster a democratic spirit and to
draw all groups together is a club-house where the men can
gather for recreation and general sociability. This need will
be supplied when we have the Walker Memorial. Until
then it is natural for fraternity men to withdraw to their
chapter houses, where they find attractive and comfortable
surroundings and congenial companions. These advantages
they show a disposition to share with those outside their
circle, as is apparent by frequent informal smokers, at which
are to be found many non-fraternity men and members of the
Instructing Staff, as well as representatives of other fraterni-
ties. The spirit of good fellowship that prevails at these
gatherings is an evidence of the good feeling that exists
among all classes of students at the Institute.
George V. Wendell, '92.
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RECRUITING
As an exercise in paragraph writing, in the first year
English Composition work this term, two hundred and fifty
Freshmen wrote briefly answers to this group of questions:
"How did you, having decided upon a technical education,
come to choose the Institute from among technical schools ?
Was your choice mainly your own or that of parents ? Had
you or your parents acquaintance with graduates of the
Institute ? Was the choice influenced By school-mates or
teachers ?" Although the answers were not definite enough
to be of statistical accuracy, and probably were further de-
ficient because the boys could neither understand nor
remember the complex of influences that determined the
choice of their college, these paragraph replies, especially
in points wherein they generally agree, give interesting
and, it may be supposed, trustworthy information. Several
impressions derived from reading the replies may be of in-
terest to Technology graduates.
Noticeable, first of all, is the indication that the choice of
their college was determined rather more commonly by the
boys than by their parents. Many parents are reported to
have directed the choice, being, in several cases, themselves
former students or graduates. A considerable number,
however, merely suggested or urged, without determining
a choice of the Institute; and a very large number are re-
ported to have acquiesced, with more or less warmth of
approval, in the son's selection. A few are credited with a
rather ignominious indifference; and a very few seem even
to have objected. Of these last, two are apparently un-
reconciled; a third was converted by his son's assurance that
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he ** meant business/' and so belonged in Tech; another,
converted from a preference for Yale, insisted on Tech when
the boy, reciprocally, became converted to Yale. Possibly
these boys have often supposed themselves responsible for a
choice really that of their parents; but the enthusiasm in
the replies would seem to indicate a real initiative and, to an
unusual degree among college sub-Freshmen, preference of
career and definiteness of purpose.
The determining reasons are, in almost every case, many.
An obvious one for a considerable number is neighborhood;
twenty include it as one among other influences; twenty-
five call it the determining reason. Curiously few, in speak-
ing of the Institute as the only college near enough for them
to attend while remaining near or living at home, seem to
have considered engineering courses at Tufts or the Lawrence
Scientific School, the Sheffield School or Worcester Poly-
technic.
"General reputation" is the consideration most com-
monly mentioned. Very many assign this reason without
more definite explanation; a few allege it as the sole reason;
some as the initial influence, more as the determining reason.
That "general reputation" spreads far is evidenced by the
fact that one student was thus attracted from South America;
that it may, though vague, be influential is shown by the
fact that two students were dissuaded by it from a previous
choice of other schools.
An appreciable element in the "general reputation" of the
Institute is the newspaper paragraph. Mention is made
by several of particular news items that were to them of
significance influential in their choice, — items about the
foreign government pupils, about the United States Govern-
ment pupils at Tech, about "the feats of Tech graduates,"
or Mr. Edison's remarks in the Sun.
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The catalogue is mentioned by some half-dozen replies.
One sent by a cousin to an Egyptian boy dissuaded him
from his previous choice, Cornell. One English father, in
doubt, was confirmed, the son says, by the Institute "pro-
specti."
Among personal influences, surprisingly frequent mention
is made of that of schoolmates, boys intending to enter
Tech who influence their classmates to come also, or boys
already undergraduates in Tech who influence friends still
in school. Of such many are mentioned as Initiating the
writer's choice, still more as determining, a few even as dis-
suading from some previous choice, — from Cornell, from
Vale, from Lawrence Scientific, which was urged by the
school principal for the benefit of its college life.
The influence of school-teachers is considerable in deter-
mining a boy's choice of his college. With some boys, —
one a German, another a Spanish-American, — the teacher
initiated the selection; in a large number of cases the advice
of teachers was decisive. A teacher of English is reported
solely to have determined one boy; another teacher, gradu-
ate of Dartmouth, was similarly influential; one dissuaded a
boy from previous choice of the University of Pennsylvania;
and another dissuaded an Ecuador boy from technical edu-
cation in Paris. Two teachers are reported to have advised
against Tech, one " because it is too hard," a second because
he preferred Dartmouth, "though he acknowledged the
high standard of Tech," One teacher recommended Tech
only as supplementary to previous, academic training.
i he personal influence much the most frequently men-
tioned is that of the Technology graduates. Of the parents
who directed their son's choice, several were graduates or
former students, and very many were influenced by ac-
quaintance with graduates. Of the boys responsible for
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cbcir own choice, numbers declare acquaintance with
graduates die initial reason for their choice; and, among
these* two were Spanish-American, one a Belgian, and one a
German. Graduates are menrioned as decisive influences
in a great many cases, in eleven of which the graduates were
brothers to the boys so persuaded. Foreign pupils are
frequently mendoned as sending to Tech other boys of their
own nationality. Graduates are in some cases said to have
changed a previous choice, one dissuading a Harvard parent
from sending his boy to the Lawrence Scientific School.
One bov came to choose Tech because his sister was ac-
quainted with Technology graduates.
Several contributory influences were mentioned, hard to
classify among any of the previous groups. Three answers
declare, rather desperately, that among technical schools
the writers chose Tech because they "didn't know any
other"; one writer asserts, refreshingly, that he came be-
cause it was "so hard to get in"; another, cautiously, that he
hasn't chosen any engineering course yet, and Tech gives him
the widest leeway for changing his mind; another, confid-
ingly, that he was sent to the Institute because papa knew
Mr. Rand.
An impression disconcertingly emphatic is the almost in-
variable insistence on money. That a boy should eagerly
desire a profession which will secure for him as promptly as
possible capacity to secure an honorable living is completely
gratifying; but it is seriously to be remarked that, for the
undergraduate mind, money seems to have an appeal to the
exclusion of any consideration of human serviceableness or of
intellectual delight in knowledge efficiently applied.
Most remarkable is the degree of influence for good or for
evil exercised by the Institute graduates. It is demonstrably
no mere piece of pedagogical piety to say that the name and
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success of Technology depend mainly on the conduct of the
alumni, — on their willingness to acknowledge and their
eagerness to reward the service the Institute rendered them
in training them. Those who cannot yet contribute largely
from their earnings can render service none the less genuine
by enthusiasm and sacrifice in maintaining esprit de corps
in graduate meetings and associations, in extending by every
legitimate means that subtly influential '^general reputation/'
and in conducting, unofiiciously, the constant recruiting
which should send to Tech the most promising and de-
sirable boys of scientific taste out of every community.
Henry L. Seaver.
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A SKETCH OF PROFESSOR CROSBY'S WORK,
THIRTY-FIVE YEARS ASSOCIATED WITH
THE MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY
It is understood that after the present year Professor Will-
iam Otis Crosby is to devote himself to original research and
to expert work. These have been such important features
in his past activity that it seems to be an appropriate time
to notice them in connection with his work as a teacher, now
that he is about to relinquish the latter.
He first became known to the Institute as a student in
1871, but was occupied in mining in Colorado the following
year, and returned to the Institute in 1873. The Faculty
gave him credit for the studies he was making until he be-
came a regular student, and graduated in the class of 1876
in Natural History, as Course VII. was then called. His
ability as an investigator was brought before the Faculty
of the Institute by his graduating thesis upon the "Geology
of Eastern Massachusetts."
He was assistant in palaeontology in 1877, and in 1878
was made assistant in geology and palaeontology. At that
time he began to teach classes in geology and mineralogy.
His work as a teacher of geology was much benefited by his
work in research. Each day when he returned from his
field studies he brought with him specimens which gave
character and practical value to his work as instructor. At
first the Institute possessed no geological collections of value,
nor could it afford to make appropriations for their pur-
chase, but he accomplished much by his success as a col-
lector. The district about Boston is a rich field for one in
A Sketch of Professor Crosby's Work 175
quest of the different kinds of rock specimens. These he
gathered until he has been enabled to place before each
member of his classes selected specimens of each of the
leading kinds of the rocks of the globe. These have been
studied in classes under his personal direction, and the stu-
dents have thus acquired a practical knowledge of their
characteristics. Thus his instructions have been conducted
in the fullest spirit of the educational work at our Institute.
Professor Crosby has been called a bom collector, but
the writer thinks of him as an experienced, enthusiastic, and
scientific collector. His gathering of the numerous speci-
mens of the characteristic rocks of so many species in East-
em Massachusetts has had another bearing upon his work
at the Institute. Exchanges were freely made, and in that
way he acquired for the Institute a considerable amount of
material for the collections in mineralogy and structural
geology. The collection in structural geology which has
been made by him and is now at the Institute is one of very
unusual value for teaching, and men in other institutions
have frequently spoken of it with great admiration. A
large and representative collection of ores and non-metallic
products of the mining regions west of the Mississippi
River, including Alaska, has been made by the individual
labors of Professor Crosby with little expense to the Insti-
tute. The collection of minerals as it was transferred by him
to Professor Warren was well supplied with excellent ma-
terial, considerable of which was collected by him at the
various mineral-producing regions. His journeys were exten-
sive; for the region about Boston gives almost no specimens
considered by mineralogists suitable for a collecton. The
Institute also became able to make appropnations which as-
sisted Professor Crosby in making journeys and in the pur-
chase of foreign materials not accessible to a collector in
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this country. But it is largely due to Professor Crosby's
industry' and generosity that the Institute owes its excellent
collections in mineralogy, lithology, structural geology, and
especially in economic geology.
Professor Crosby's researches upon the "Geology of
Eastern Massachusetts," which he began before his grad-
uation and still continues, make an essential feature in his
life-work. The geology of this district is of such an ex-
ceedingly complicated character, and the study of it requires
such familiarity with many of the most difficult problems,
that one must necessarily devote a large amount of time to
its interpretation. He has been unsparing in his efforts in
this direction, and it can certainly be said of him that no
person has ever known all the details and individual features
of this region so intimately as Professor Crosby. In this
way he has contributed much to the advancement of the
science of geology. He acted as assistant in mineralogy and
geology for the Boston Society of Natural History for more
than twenty years, and the Institute collections were much
enriched by mutual agreement of the two institudons and
his united labors. The Boston Society of Natural History
is now publishing his continued work upon the "Geology
of the Boston Basin," in eight parts. Three of these parts
have already been published, the fourth is nearly ready for
the press; but the remaining four parts are yet dependent
upon the continued activity of their author. It will thus be
seen that Professor Crosby is now to have a better oppor-
tunity for completing this monumental piece of geologic
work than he could have had if he were to have continued
to give instruction to the classes at the Institute. When this
is completed, the Institute will have even greater reason than
it has at present for being proud of the labors of one of its
active scientific men.
Also Professor Crosby has been sought for a large amount
of expert work as a practical geologist. In addition to the
numerous services he has rendered to minmg companies he
has been the geologist of the Metropolitan Water Board, and
for the most important work of the New York Board of
Water Supply for Greater New York.
Professor Crosby is emphatically a Technology man.
Here he has been a student, a student assistant, and grad-
uate. He has been department assistant, Instructor, assist-
ant professor, associate professor, and full professor, thus
filling in order the complete line of appointments which the
Institute can offer to any man in active work. His uniform
good health and his enduring strength, together with his
relief from teaching and his established rank as a man of
science, promise much for his further usefulness.
William H. Niles.
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REGINALD ALDWORTH DALY
On the 1 2th of March Dr. R. A. Daly, of Ottawa, was
called to become Professor of Physical Geology at the In-
stitute, and Dr. Daly has accepted the appointment, to take
effect Oct. I, 1907. The new chair has a twofold sig-
nificance,— it marks the importance of earth physics to
engineers and inaugurates the establishment of a research
laboratory of physical geology at the Institute. The policy
of the Department of Geology is to serve with as great
efficiency as possible the Courses in Mining and in Civil
Engineering. The main work of both these professions
deals with physical geology in all its phases.
The man called to occupy this post is a combined scholar,
field worker, and thinker of new principles. He is the prod-
uct of the example of two great masters in geology who were
his teachers, — Josiah Dwight Whitney and Nathaniel South-
gate Shaler. From the former Daly won inspiration con-
cerning men and books, from the latter the point of view
which sees the earth as a physical laboratory. From both
of them he learned teaching, especially from Professor Shaler,
who was the most successful teacher of geology this country
has produced. Dr. Daly has shown in all his work the
inspiration of Whitney, — in his love of books, his careful
thoroughness in library research, his wide learning in the
scholarship of Europe. On the other hand, Professor
Shaler's guidance is evidenced in his field work. Every-
thing which Professor Daly has published has been based
on extended field investigation. It is the kind of investiga-
tion, moreover, which attacks problems, not the sort which
merely maps areas. He.has a horror of what he aptly calls
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"stamp -collecting" in geology, — merely recording unre-
lated facts. Beginning in the mountains of New England,
he attacked without hesitation the most profound problem in
geology, — the origin of granite. His field work has since
included Nova Scotia, Labrador, the Caucasus, Italy,
Switzerland, Germany, France, and Great Britain, a section
six hundred miles long in the north-western Cordillera, and
Mexico.
Dr. Daly was bom on May 19, 1871, at Napanee, Ontario.
He graduated from Victoria College in Ontario in 1891.
At Harvard he took the degree of Master of Arts in 1893
and Doctor of Philosophy in 1896. In 1896 he was awarded
the Parker travelling fellowship, and studied with Rosen-
busch, Goldschmidt, Suess, Penck, and Fouque in Heidel-
berg, Vienna, and Paris. From 1893 to 1895 he assisted
Professor Shaler in his famous course, " Geology 4." From
1898 to 1901, as instructor, he was occupied at Harvard with
routine teaching of elementary courses in physical geography.
He developed during this time an original course in Oceanog-
raphy, which was given for three years to Harvard classes.
His summers were always spent in original field work,
which was productive of valuable publications. In 1898
he travelled across Russia with a party of geologists of the
International Congress. He made special studies in the
Caucasus mountains, and was privileged to spend some
days with Sir John Murray in oceanographic work on
the Black Sea. Three papers were published as a result
of this journey, dealing with "the Caucasus," the "Russo-
Siberian Plain," and "Palestine as illustrating Geological
and Geographical Controls," The summer of 1899 was
given to a study of Nova Scotia, which resulted in a bulletin
entitled "The Physiography of Acadia." In 1900 Professor
Daly accompanied Professor Delabarre, of Brown University,
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as geologist in the biter's expedition to the north-east coast
of Labrador, and a geological report of this reconnaissance
was published by the Museum in Cambridge.
In June, 1901, Dr. Daly resigned his position in the uni-
versity to become geologist on the Canadian Commission
appointed to determine the boundary between the United
States and Canada. He has since become widely known
for his writings on the ** Mechanics of Igneous Intrusion."
His theory is, in brief, that deep-seated igneous magmas
originate in a basic magma of uniform composition analogous
to basak, or gabbro. This magma, on rising, stopes its way
through overi\4ng rocks, and assimilates the materials stoped
out. The process of assimiladon, aided by internal differenti-
ation, produces the many varieties of composition observed
in nature, from granite to gabbro or from rhyolite to basalt.
As a strong champion of ** assimiladon " in geology, he has
held a unique place among American petrologists, who
ha^'e mostlv been under the influence of the German and
Norwegian ** differenriation " schools of thought, in contrast
to the French, which inclines toward extreme "assimilation."
Dalv, however, has adopted a middle course, based on
his own examination of many hundred square miles of rock.
\\l)ile he is thoroughly trained in the microscopical and
chemical methods of the petrographer, his reasoning is
based primarilv on what the field shows as to the physical
relations of one rock body to another. In this he has held
fast to the broad principles taught by Dr. Shaler, and has
not allowed himself to be warped into merely narrow labora-
tor\- methods, which by themselves are fatal to a strong grasp
of the meaning of the earth's crust.
Professor Daly's most important publications, besides
those already mentioned, have appeared generally in the
Journal of Geology and in the American Journal oj Science.
Reginald Aldworth Daly i8l
They deal with ''the classification of igneous intrusive
bodies/' "sections in the Cascade Mountains," "Ascutney
Mountain, Vermont," *'the porphyritic gneiss of New Hamp-
shire," "the accordance of summit levels," and "the lime-
less ocean of pre-Cambrian time." He published two
mineralogical papers of fundamental importance in the
Proceedings of the American Academy in 1 899. These were
republished in French by the Mineralogical Society of France.
They were the product of two years of work in foreign labora-
tories on the optical characters and etch figures of the
amphiboles and pyroxenes.
T. A. Jaggar, Jr.
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THE TECHNOLOGY EXPEDITION TO THE
ALEUTIAN ISLANDS
Dr. Daly's coming to Boston is part of a movement at the Insti-
tute to establish a Research Laboratory of Physical Geology. Funds
for the purchase, installation, and maintenance of seismographic
apparatus have been subscribed. The laboratory will deal with
the engineering problems of earthquake and volcano lands, with
direct measurement and record of earth movements and processes,
and with exploration directed to the same ends. It is hoped that
a substantial fund to maintain the laboratory for ten years will soon
be assured, and that this money will come from citizens of Boston.
The research work of the laboratory will be begun by an expe-
dition leaving Seattle in April, 1907, to explore the Aleutian Islands.
This exploration is financed by Boston business men. The scien-
tific party will number six or seven, and will be led by Professor
Jaggar as geologist. Professor H. V. Gummere, head of the De-
partment of Mathematics at the Drexel Institute in Philadelphia,
will be astronomer to the expedition, and will have the direction
of magnetic work. Other members of the scientific staff are Pro-
fessor A. S. Eakle, of the University of California, as mineralogist,
and there will be a physician and two or three student assistants.
Messrs. D. B. Myers and H. P. Sweeny, of the class of '08 in
Course III., have already been selected as members of the party.
The main object of the scientific work will be a study of Aleutian
volcanoes, and the evidences of seismical activity shown by elevated
or depressed shore-lines. Some attention will be given to magnetism,
to determine local disturbances along one of the longest volcanic
chains in the world. Measurements will be made with the land
dip-circle, compass, and transit to determine variation, dip, and
intensity.
Travel will be by auxiliary schooner from Unalaska to Attu
and return. There are fifty-nine volcanoes reported in the entire
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chain, many of which are unknown and unnamed. They range
in elevation from four to nine thousand feet or more. Many of
them have a record of activity. The volcano of Akutan near Dutch
Harbor was reported active in March, 1907, and in 1906 a new
extension of Bogoslof was visited by officers of the revenue cutter
"Perry." This had been built up by explosions from beneath the
waters of the sea during recent activity. As these volcanoes are
all in United States territory, there is here an extraordinary oppor-
tunity for Americans to make a start in scientific volcanology. It
is hoped the United States government will eventually add volcano-
metric and seismometric apparatus to stations of the Weather
Bureau favorably situated for the purpose. Such measurements
and records should eventually serve to protect human life and
property. There is no place better suited to promote the invention
and construction of reliable apparatus and the development of
scientific methods of work along the lines suggested than the Massa-
chusetts Institute of Technology.
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GENERAL INSTITUTE NEWS
THE CORPORATION
A Stated meeting of the Corporation was held on the afternoon
of Wednesday, March 13. Five names having been presented by
the Alumni Association through the Nominating Committee, and
these names, in accordance with the By-laws, having been sub-
mitted in print two weeks in advance of the meeting, the Corpora-
tion by ballot elected the following term members, each to serve
until 191 2: George W. Kittredge, ^77% Frank G. Stantial, '79;
and George E. Hale, '90.
Reports were presented from the visiting committees on the
Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics
and the Department of Modem Languages and English.
The following appointments presented by the Executive Commit-
tee were confirmed: beginning Oct. i, 1907, Professor Reginald Aid-
worth Daly, A.M. and Ph.D., as Professor of Physical Geology; and
Henry Louis Jackson, '05, Course V., as Instructor in Inorganic
Chemistry for the rest of the year, to take the place of Mr. Rolfe
who has been granted leave of absence for the remainder of the year.
The following memorial upon the late Samuel Cabot, prepared
by Charles C. Jackson, was, in his absence, read by the President.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted, and it was voted that
they be spread upon the records.
SAMUEL CABOT
It 18 well worth while to set down upon the records some intimation of the
quality and achievement of a man who, in his seventeen years of connection
with the Corporation, has been of such essential service as has Samuel Cabot.
He was bom Feb. 18, 1850. His parents were of our strong New England
stock, whose traits persist from generation to generation, and who have given
to the service of the community a succession of doctors, lawyers, and mer-
chants of high purpose and attainment. His father was Dr. Samuel Cabot,
I man of large sdendfic atiainmenr as a physician, surgeon, and ornitholo-
gist. From him especially Mr. Cabot doubtless derived his powers of dose
observation and shrewd deduction. His mother was Hannah Lowell Jack-
son, daughter of the Patrick Tracy Jackson who built the first Merrimack
River Dam, when such an undertaking was far more difficult than it is now,
and who with Francis Cahot Lowell staned the manufacture of textiles at
Lowell. Both parents were notably warm-hearted and philanthropic, and
eicned themselves greatly (o promote the abolirion of negro slavery.
In tS66 Mc. Cabot left the Boston Larin School, and took the four years-
course at the Institute. In 1870 he became chemist of the Merrimack
Manufacturing Company at Lowell. In 1873 he left this posinon, and
spent a year at Zurich, studying under Professor Emil Kopp, with whom
he formed a warm friendship. On returning to America, he tried unsuccess-
fully to introduce a new chemical process, and then served a short appren-
ticeship in the office of his uncle. Colonel Henry Lee. In 1877 he and Mr.
Noursc formed a partnership, and purchased a factory for making lamp-
black and ammonia in Chelsea. In 1878 he bought his partner's interest,
and from that time until his death he devoted himself eagerly to perfecting
his plant and to the invesrigarion of the innumerable problems of industrial
chemistry which suggested themselves to his ever-acrive mind.
His broad view of business requirements, as well as the quick sympathy
which other people's difficulries always awakened in him, led him twenty
years ago to devise and put in opetatian a remarkably successful system of
profit-sharing which he administered with that wisdom and kindness which
played so large a part in his nature.
In his Ufe of experimenting he made invenrions of great usefulness. His
use of cicosote oil as a basis for shingle stains was the foundation of a new
and important branch of manufacture, and owed its extraordinary success
to the thoroughness of his methods and his exceptional artistic sense. He
ditcovcred that a thin layer of eel -grass quilled between sheets of asbestos
paper had extraordinary propenies as a non-conductor of sound and heat,
and was pracrically indestructible. He invented and prepared a cheap and
efficacious disinfectant and detergent now in general use. In these and
Other branches of manufacture his originality and technical thoroughness
l«d 10 remarkable success.
It is unusual to find a man so deeply engaged in business as Mr. Cabot,
^rho, nevenhelecs, had so much leisure to devote to other interests. The
Institute^ was vety dear to him. Fourteen years ago he was appointed
chaifman of the Committee on the Chemical Department, and he was in-
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strumental in bringing Professor Lunge from Europe to examine it. Our
President says he "knew his department" to a very unusual degree, and on
several occasions he helped it with money.
He had a profound belief in the importance of physical health to all other
vigor, and, as a member of the Advisory Council in Athletics, he took great
interest in all the students' sports. He gave a tract of land and twenty
thousand dollars in money toward the purchase of more land for the athletic
purposes of the Institute, and he gave his house in Brookline to be used
as a dormitory. He established a fund for an annual prize for the greatest
improvement in athledcs, and gave a silver cup on which the names of the
victors were annually inscribed. But beyond all this was the importance
of his influence in maintaining a high ideal in sports.
His death was a great misfortune to the public, and especially to us, for
he was contempladng one or two important plans for the students' benefit,
and would doubtless have executed them.
Although he had good construcdve faculty, and although his daily occu-
pation was that of business, the predominant cast of his mind was sdendfic.
He had the sciendfic man's capacity for wondering at the simplest things
and for constandy using his imagination. He had, moreover, a strong dis-
criminating taste for fine pictures and an accurate knowledge of the liter-
ature and history of the Elizabethan period. But the traits which endeared
him so greatly to us were the possession of high standards with which com-
promise was impossible, a high disdain for meanness, a chivalric wrath, and'
a fearlessness in thought and speech. This latter characteristic led him to
condemn harmful persons and thiiigs very freely; but he was never suspected
of low motives, and the fundamental gentleness and generosity of his nature
were such that he left no enemy.
Resolvtdf That through the death of Samuel Cabot the Massachiuettt Institute ol Tech-
nology has lost a counsellor in whose wisdom, high-mindedness, and devotion it has long been
accustomed to place its confidence, and to whose high example and far-«eeing generocity it
owes the better fulfibnent of the purposes for which the Institute was founded.
ALEXANDER 8. WHEELER
By the death of Mr. Wheeler on April 13, at the age of eighty-seven
years, the Institute loses one of its most devoted friends. An extended
notice of Mr. Wheeler's services to Technology will appear in the nex^
number of the Review.
Professor Lanza, head of the Department of Mechanical Engineer-
ing, has recently been decorated by the King of Italy. For scientific
activity he has been made a Knight of the Order of St. Maurice
and St. Lazarus. The Order of St. Maurice was founded in the
fifteenth century, while the Order of St. Lazarus was established in
the eleventh century. The two were united into one order in the
sixteenth century.
By the rules of t868 diis order rewards distinguished merit ac-
quired in civil and military careers, in sciences, in arts, in commerce,
and in industries.
Notice of the appointment was sent to the Italian ambassador
at Washington, Baron Meyer des Planches, by the Italian Minister
of Foreign Affairs, and then to the Italian consul at Boston, Baron
Gustavo Tosti, who presented it to Professor Lanza, together with the
emblem- This emblem, which is worn on a green ribbon, is the
three-leaved cross of St. Maurice, enamelled with white and placed
over the bifurcated green cross, the ancient insignia of the Order
of St, Lazarus.
Professor Lanza was born in Boston in 1848, the son of Gaetano
(born in Italy) and Mary Ann (Paddock) Lanza. He is a graduate
of the University of Virginia, where he was for two years an Assist-
ant Instructor in Mathematics. In 1871 he was appointed an in-
structor at the Institute, and in i8;'3 made a member of the
Faculty. He has been in charge of the Department of Mechan-
ical Engineering since t88j.
At a recent meeting it was voted that after this year the spring
vacation be the first half or the last half of the week in which the
X9th of April occurs, according as the 19th should fall in the former
or the laner.
On the report of a sub-committee appointed to consider the
•question of the substitution of Spanish or Italian for French or
Cierman, it was voted that it is not necessary or expedient to make
any general changes in the entrance examinations in languages, but
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that, whenever adequate reasons are presented, substitutions may
be allowed upon authority of the Committee on Petitions.
At the first meeting of the National Society for the Promotion of
Industrial Education, organized November i6, Dr. Pritchett was
elected president. The object of the society is to bring to public
attention the importance of industrial education as a factor in the
industrial and educational development of the United States.
Charles R. Richards, '85, is the secretary.
Dr. Pritchett went, about February i, to New Orleans with a party,
and embarked on one of the boats of the United Fruit Company,
fitted especially for this trip, which included Central America and
the West Indies.
A revised edition of Professor Osborne's ''Differential and Integral
Calculus" has recently appeared. The old book has been rearranged
and considerably enlarged. Professor George has prepared a new
chapter on the Integration of Rational Functions, and Professors
Tyler and Woods are also given credit for sharing in the work.
Professor Osborne has added a chapter on Series in the ''Differen-
tial Calculus," and one on the simple applications of Integral Calcu*
lus. In both branches many examples illustrating applications to
mechanics and physics have been added.
Professor Talbot spoke on MendeleefTs work and its importance
to present-day chemistry before the New England section of the
American Chemical Society on March 29. The occasion was the
seventy-fifth regular meeting of the society.
At the Chemists' Club, New York City, Professor Prescott lect-
ured, March 9, before the American Chemical Society on "Applica-
tions of Bacteriology to Industrial Chemistry."
COURSES II. AND XIII.
The Faculty has adopted a considerable revision of the courses
in Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture. By these
changes one of the two modern languages formerly required is
omitted. Applied Mechanics is brou^t back into the second term
of the second year, and the allotted time for the entire course is
General Institute News 189
somewhat increased to allow more opportunity for recitation. The
time allotment for the course in Steam Engineering is considetably
increased, to give opportunity to study the principles of the modern
gas engine and steam turbine- In Course II. there has been added
a course in Power Plant Design. Sixty hours of the seven hundred
and twenty released have been added to the course in English and
History of the second year.
Another gjft of $5,000 has been received by the Institute for the
maintenance of the Sanitary Research and Sewage Experimental
Station. This station was founded in 1903, by a g^ft of $5,000
from some person who has remained to this day unknown to the au-
thorities of the Institute. Each year a check for £5,000 has been
received from the anonymous donor for the maintenance of the
laboratory.
CAP3 AND GOWNS
At a meeting of the Faculty held February ji a vote was passed
expressing disapprobation of the wearing of Caps and Gowns by
the graduating class. In its last analysis the reason given for the
action is that there is 3 lack of unanimity of opinion regarding the
matter among those who have an interest in the subject.
This lack of unanimity of opinion is evident not only in the Faculty
and in the Senior Class, but also in the other three classes and in the
alumni. There are factions in each group of men, and there is not
enough unanimity of opinion to assure the Faculty that graduation
with Caps and Gowns would be a serious affair and would be con-
tinued by the other classes.
THE BEAUX-AKTS
Three Technology men passed the examinations given by the
architectural department of the Ecole des Beaux-Arts out of a large
number of candidates. These men are William H. Crowell, '06,
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Charles G. Loring, '06, and Paul F. Mann, '069 and were the
only Tech men taking the examinations.
The splendid work of these men is better appreciated when the
figures and conditions of the examinations are understood. There
were seventy-eight foreign students taking the examinations, of
whom only eleven passed. This number was divided into nation-
alities,— one Italian, one Roumanian, two Swiss, and eight Americans.
Of the latter, one was from Cornell, two from Harvard, one from
University of Pennsylvania, one with a travelling scholarship outside
of college, and three Tech men. There were six Columbia men
failed.
The examinations are difficult, there being only a limited number
of foreigners taken in, and the competition is always keen. To
add to the difficulties, many of the examinations are oral, and all are
in the French language, making it very hard for an American in
competing with the Latin races.
Crowell attended the Institute for two years, taking a special
course. He won the Rotch travelling scholarship in 1905, and has
been abroad since. He is known in the architectural department
as a strong draughtsman, and his design for the scholarship, of an
American Salon, was given very favorable comment in the archi-
tectural journals. He is married, and his home is in Boston.
Loring was graduated from the Institute with the class of '06,
his thesis being a design for a sanatorium. He came to the Institute
with a degree from Harvard. Mann was a member of the same class,
but did not graduate from the Institute. He received a Bachelor's
degree from Yale.
instructors' club
The Instructors' Club dined at the Union on Feb. 14th, with guests
from the Faculty and with Mr. James P. Munroe of the Corporation
as speaker of the evening. Mr. Munroe's address on ''The Rela-
tions between College Trustees and College Teachers" was fol-
lowed by general discussion, especially of the proposed tutorial
or preceptorial system, and how far it might be possible and profitable
at Tech.
Institute News
President Pritchett was the speaker at the dinner of the In-
structors' Club held at the Union March 26. He told of his trip to
Jamaica, Panama, and Porto Rico on one of the United Fruit
Company's !
TECHNOLOGY EMPLOYEES MUTUAL BENEFIT ASSOCIATION
The association held a smoker at the Union January 31, with
forty-two present. Professor Wendell, Mr. Blachstein, and Mr.
Rand were the guests. A quartet from the Banjo Club, composed
of Gerrish, '08, Sharman, '08, McGinniss, '08, and Sharp, '09,
gave a musical program. The officers of the association are E.
Edwards, president; F. W. Perkins, vice-president; F. G. Hartwell,
secretary; and W. F. Wilton, treasurer.
A series of lectures on Radio-activity and the Conduction of
Electricity through Gases is being given by Professor Cross on
Monday afternoons. These lectures are of a purely experimental
character, and there will be no examination, The series is open
to second, third, and fourth year students.
Mr. M. C. Whitaker, general superintendent of the Welsbach
Company, gave a series of three talks on March 27-29, at 4,15
P.M., in 23 Walker. These talks were on "Factory Organization,"
"Cost Keeping and Accounting," and "Employer and Employee."
The investigations of the purification of Boston sewage made
in the Sanitary Research Laboratory and Sewage Experiment
Station of the Insdtdte have been published as a public document
by order of Congress. ]t contains a history of the sewage-disposal
problem by C.-E. A. Winslow and Earle B. Phelps.
The Carnegie Institution has renewed its grant of Si.ooo to
Professor A. A. Noyes, of the Physical Chemistry Department,
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DEPARTMENT NOTES
MINING ENGINEERING AND METALLURGY
In the department of mining and metallurgy the new room for
metallography is now equipped with lantern and microscope for the
examination of polished metallic surfaces and a galvanometer for
measuring resistances. This laboratory has been provided with a
steam pipe around the floor for keeping the cases dry and warming
the room, and the room is ventilated by an electric fan.
The new Rowand Wetherell magnet has been installed, and is
now working in a very satisfactory way for the separation of black
sands and any other mineral mixtures which may need it.
The new glass table has been installed, and two of the students
are making their thesis upon it, with the idea of measuring the water
quantities and the slopes most advantageous for treating various
grades of sand made by classifier for the purpose of separating
quartz from galena.
Professor Richards's new pulsator has just been installed, and ex-
periments upon it are now in progress. It appears to have immense
capacity for treating sands, and the various difficulties that have
been met with in adjusting and controlling it are being one by one
met and overcome. Two students are taking a thesis on this.
In regard to graduates of the department. Professor F. H. Sexton,
of Dalhousie College, Halifax, has just been chosen to be director
of technical education and principal of the Central College of the
Nova Scotia Institute of Technology in Halifax.
Professor Sexton has proved such an efficient and intelligent
worker in his department of mining engineering and metallurgy at
Dalhousie that he has won the confidence of the people of Halifax,
as well as of the Nova Scotia government.
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Notice has already been given in the Review of the fact that
Professor Sedgwick and Mr. John R. Freeman, one of our alumni.
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were members of the Expert Commission which considered last
summer the sanitary problem caused by the location of the new
line of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad through the
watershed supplying the city of Seattle with water. The commis-
sion recommended the construction of some works to protect the
water supply from pollution due to trains, and the work is now being
carried on under the direction of one of our graduates; namely,
Professor W. J. Roberts, class of 1891, now professor of civil en-
gineering at the State College at Washington.
Professors Swain and Allen were in New York the first of the
month in connection with the recent accident on the New York
Central Railroad, having been sent for by the Railroad Company
to look into the technical matters relating to the accident. Professor
Swain appeared and testified before the coroner's jury, the grand
jury, and the Railroad Commission.
Arnold, A. B.
Labbe, A. G.
Baker, J. M.
Berliner, E. M.
Bigelow, W. W.
Hanford. W. G.
Boles, E. D.
Snow, E. B.. Jr.
Bowen, C. A.
Jealous, A. R.
Cutten, L. H.
Denmark, C. R.
Mahar, J. T.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
{Titits of Tbiftt, 1907)
J Design of a Gas Power Plant.
A Test on an Air Brake Rack,
A Determination of the Pressure Temperature
Diagram of the Saturated Vapor of Com-
pletely Denatured Alcohol.
)An Investigation of the Friction Loss inj^ihe
) Nozzles of a Steam Turbine.
J Investigation of Locomotive Springs.
' and "Creep"
) An Investigation of the "Slip"
) in a 350 H. P. Rope Drive.
Design of a Heating and Ventilai
for a High School Building.
I Performance of Ventilating Fans.
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Dickson, V. H.
Dodge, P.
Richardson, £. C.
Eaton, C. A.
Thomas, J. J.
Evans, E. C.
Fales, O. G.
Norton, G. R.
Fellows, J. H.
Freedman, L. A.
Wetmore, L.
Kelly, E. F.
KudUch, R. H.
Keyes, R. E.
Lawton, J. T., Jr.
Lightner, M. T.
Luce, B. P.
Lucey, W. S.
NichoU, J. S.
Mathesius, A. P.
Middleton, N. A.
Miller, A.
RufF, D. C.
Miller, S. R.
Efficiency of Cast Iron Indirect Radiators.
Variation in Angular Velocity of Reciprocat-
ing Engines during one Revolution.
Tests on Cast Iron.
The EflFect of Freezing and Absorption on
Fire Brick.
Stationary Test of a White Steam Automobile.
An Investigation of Air Brakes.
An Investigation upon a Gas Producer.
Duty Test on 72,000,000 Gallon Leavitt Pump-
ing Engine of the Metropolitan Sewage Sys-
tem.
An Investigation of the EflFect of DiflFerent Per-
centages of Water and Cement in Crusher
Dust Mortar.
Concrete Mixers, with Special Reference to the
EflFect of Violent Mixing on the Compres-
sive Strength of Concrete.
Speed Losses in Successive Counter-shaft
Drives.
Subway Ventilation.
Coefficients of Flow for Narrow Wiers with
High Heads, Full Contraction.
Test on Taylor Gas Producer Plant at Boston
Elevated Railway Company Power Station
in Medford, Mass.
A Study of the Heating and Ventilating Sys-
tem of the New Christian Science Temple
in Boston.
Investigation and Comparison of the DiflFerent
Methods of Vacuum Carpet Cleaning.
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Mollcr, K.
Robbins, D. G.
-i Test of 350 K. W. Koerting 2-cycle Double-
J acting Gas Engine of the Boston Elevated
' Railroad Company.
Nichols, B.
Test of a Power Plant at Waltham.
Nuticr, C. W.
An Investigation of the Effect of Varying the
Cutting Speed and the Feed on a Saw Cut-
ting-off Machine.
Pope, A.
Boiler Tests with Peat as a Fuel.
Rambo, M.
) A Comparative Road Test of a Superheating
Thayer, R. E.
Randall, J. R.
i A Study of the Stresses and Strains in Rein- '
Rich, E.
S forced Concrete Beams.
Rayner.W.P.
The Effect of the CO^ left in the Clearance
Space of a Gas Engine, upon the Explosive J
Force, Time of Exploding, and the Mean 1
Effective Pressure obtained. 1
Ripley. F.. Jr.
) Radiation Efficiencies of Air-cooled Engine 1
Squire, E. H.
) Cylinders. 1
Design of a Testing Machine for Subjecting
Rockwell, S. E.
Riveted Joints to Repeated Stress and an
Webber, P. B.
; Investigation of the Effects of such Stress
J upon 2 Double-riveted Lap Joints.
Small, G.
TurnbuU, \V. F.
1 Wind Pressure on Curved Surfaces. 1
Terrell, H. A.
The Effect of Superheated Steam on Cast Iron.
Udale, S. M.
Ozone Generators.
Wilkins, H. S.
Test of a Steam Power Plant.
ABCHrrECTURE
The final awards in the recent competition among the fourth-year '
architects for the
two ^50 prizes offered by the Boston Society of
Architects were
made in March. Winsor Soule and Ernest F.
Lewis were tied for the first prize for regular students, while Andrew j
N. Rebori won d
e prize for special students. Thirty-one drawings J
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were handed in. The problem was "A Monumental Entrance for
an American Embassy in a European Capital."
CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
The instruction in inorganic chemistry of the first year has been
modified for the present term, with a view to adapting the work
somewhat more to the needs of the individual and to avoiding a
slight duplication of instruction in the second year. The class is
divided into two large sections, based upon the continuance or non-
continuance of chemical subjects beyond the first year, as deter-
mined by the student's choice of a professional course. The lecture
and class-room instruction of the two sections is so differentiated
that in the case of the students in the engineering courses without
chemistry, particular stress is laid upon those phases of chemistry
which bear directly upon an engineer's experience, while in the case
of the remainder of the class the subject is treated in a somewhat
more detailed fashion for the benefit of later work in the same field.
In the laboratory work a still wider distinction is made. For the
student whose chemical experience will terminate with the first year
the laboratory work is based on qualitative analysis, as in recent
years. For other students the laboratory practice is founded upon
a series of inorganic preparations, carefully selected to represent
particular principles or noteworthy examples drawn from applied
chemistry. The purpose of the course is mainly to acquaint the
student with the chemistry of the metallic elements through the
processes of manufacture, or purification, of materials so selected as
to comprise representatives of the common metals, and less attention
is, therefore, paid to either the quantity or quality of the product
produced than to the understanding of the chemistry involved. The
variety of preparations offered exceeds the number which any one
student can be expected to complete, and the assignments vary with
different students. Each student is expected to know something of
the work done by his neighbor if it differs from his own. It is
hoped that in this way the student will obtain a broader knowledge
of inorganic chemistry than formerly, and will be in a better position
to undertake the work in qualJtaiive analysis at the beginning of
[he second year, thus avoiding what has previousiy appeared to be
a necessary review at the beginning of that year of some of the work
done in the first year. It is too early to attempt to forecast the
results of this change, but the prospect appears thus far to be
The distribution of the work of the Department in portions of
four buildings makes it difficult, as has often been emphasized, for
the members of the staff to learn what their colleagues are doing.
With a view to meeting this difficulty in some measure, and also to
promoting desirable discussion of methods of instruction, a series of
conferences have been arranged for the present term, which are
attended by all members of the instructing staff. At each confer-
ence the member in charge of a branch of the department states the
point of view from which instruction under his care is given, and
gives a general notion of the methods employed, the talks being
followed by a general informal discussion. At the first of these
conferences Professors Talbot and Pope discussed the vrork of the
first year, at the second Professor Fay spoke of the teaching of
Analytical Chemistry, and at succeeding conferences it is expected
that Professor Noyes will explain the methods of instruction in the
recently extended class-room and laboratory work in Theoretical
Chemistry, Professors Walker and Thorp the work in Industrial
Chemistry, and Professors Moore and MuUiken the instruction in
Organic Chemistry.
The students of Course X. are to have a short course in Industrial
Water Analysis, to give a general idea of the problems a manufact-
urer has to meet in different parts of the country. Through the
courtesy of the Hydrographer of the United States Geological Survey
and of the Director of the Water Suivey of the State of Illinois,
twenty or more samples from Iowa, Ohio, Arkansas, Illinois, and
Georgia have been obtained as typical waters. These added to as
many more samples from the eastern Appalachians will afford an
excellent opportunity to study characteristic features.
Students in the option in Heating and Ventilation of Course II.
have in hand some thesis work involving air-testing problems, and
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those in the course of Air Analysis, Course XI., are canying on a
study of the condition of the air in school-houses.
As president of the Boston branch of the Collegiate Alumnae,
which has invited the National Association to hold its quarter-
centennial in Boston next November, Mrs. Richards addressed the
New York and Washington branches in the January vacation, and
also gave a course of six lectures at Teachers' College, Columbia
University. She also spoke twice in Baltimore on "The Cost of
Living*' and "The Living Wage.*'
Mrs. Richards has a section in Social Economics at the James-
town Exposition, for the Mary Lowell Stone Exhibit. Miss Stone
was a student at the Institute in 1876-78. Mrs. Richards will also
present, at its annual meeting, the report of the examiners having
in charge the award of the 1 1,000 oflFered by the Naples Table Asso-
ciation. She is chairman of the committee.
Professor Fay has recently given a talk before the Engineers' Club
of the General Electric Company at Lynn on the "Applications of
Metallography." Professor Talbot spoke before the Worcester
Chemical Society and also before the Chemical Society of the In-
stitute on "Some Modifications of Old Notions suggested by Recent
Investigations." Professor Walker talked to the Unitarian Club
at Melrose on "The Pure Food Laws."
Professor Talbot was elected vice-president and chairman of
Section C of the American Association for the Advancement of
Science at the New York meeting in December, and a member of
the council to represent the section at that meeting.
Mr. G. W. Rolfe was given leave of absence early in February to
go to Porto Rico, where, as last year, he will superintend the work-
ing up of a sugar crop, and will remain in Porto Rico until the close
of the season. The department was able to secure the services of
Mr. H. Louis Jackson (1905) to take Mr. Rolfe's place as instructor
for the remainder of the year.
The Seniors in Chemical Engineering and Chemistry are now busy
with thesis work, reports of some of which will probably be made
later.
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MODERN LANGUAGES
A crying need of the language-teaching profession, especially in
technical schools, has been met by the appearance from the press of
Silver, Burdett & Co. of'A Scientific French Reader," by Francis
Harold Dilte, instructor of French at the Institute. This work has
been adopted for use in the Technology courses in intermediate
French.
Professor Vogel and Dr. Kurrelmeyer are writing an English-
German and German-English Dictionary for the use of technical
nudents and engineers. It is 10 contain popular as well as technical
terms of current use at the present day. The authors are selecting
the terms for definition from recognized text-books and scientific
and popular periodicals.
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THE UNDERGRADUATES
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
Mechanical Engineering Society, — ^At the meeting of the society
February 12, at the Union, Charles Garrison, a former agent of the
DeLaval Turbine Company, spoke on "Steam Turbines."
At the meeting held March 13, Mr. H. W. True, of the True Gas
Power System, gave a talk on "Gas Engines and Gas Producers."
Mining Engineering Society. — ^At the meeting of the society Feb-
ruary 15, J. H. Leavell, '07, and R. W. Wilson, *o8, gave some
account of their experiences in mining. Leavell spoke on quick-
silver mining in Texas, and gave a brief outline of some of his work
at Bingham. Wilson gave a short talk concerning the recruiting
and care of laborers in the South African mines.
Professor Lodge gave an address February 26 before the society
at the Union on "The Cobalt Mining District in Ontario, Canada."
Chemical Society. — Professor Henry P. Talbot gave an address
on "The Modifications of Old Chemical Theories by Recent Dis-
coveries" before the society on February 20. The chief topic of
the speech was radium and the various experiments that have been
made with it.
President W. £. Lummus, of the Commonwealth Manufacturing
Company, gave a talk to the society March 20 at the Union.
Architectural Society. — ^Winthrop D. Parker, '95, member of the
firm of Parker & Thomas, architects, addressed the society March
15 on "The Architectural Aspect of the Jamestown Exposition."
Geological Journal Club. — ^At a meeting of the club held March I
M. W. Hayward, *o6, reviewed a paper on "The Texture of
Igneous Rocks" by Cross, Pierson, Iddings, and Washington. The
authors present a scheme for classifying rocks with regard to
"Crystallinity, Granularity, and Fabric," and propose a number of
new technical terms to designate various modifications.
W. T. de Steigner reviewed a paper by M. R. Campbell on
Certain Rocic Folds in Arkansas." Professor Jaggar explained
a number of difficult points to those present.
Civic Club. — At the meeting of the club March 8 the debate was
opened by a short speech from the chair on the affirmative to the
question, "Resolved, Thai suffrage should be restricted by an educa-
tional qualification." Discussion was informal, and at the close a
unanimous vote was obtained for the affirmative.
Mr. Charles M. Jesup spoke on Americanism before the club
March 15.
Catbotic Club. — The club held its regular meeting March 20 in
16 Rogers. The chief feature of the evening was a talk by Rev.
Father Leahy, of St. John's Seminary, on "Science and Revela-
tion."
Esprranto Club. — The club held a meeting January 8. The be-
ginners' class met under the direction of Mr. T. P. Ogden, while
ihc advanced class were addressed by J. F, Twombly. Then the
classes combined in a general meeting. Nothing but Esperanto
was spoken.
Rifie Club. — At a meeting of the club held March 1 1 the follow-
ing officers were elected for the year 1907: president, C. G. Kop-
pitz, '09; vice-president, C. Kurtzman, '09; secretary, C, P. Shil-
laber, Jr., '09; treasurer, C. D, Jacobs, '09; executive officer, E. R.
Jackson, '10.
British Empire Club.— The Harvard Canadian Club and the
British Empire Association of Technology held a joint dinner on
March 27 at the Hotel Nottingham. Professor De Sumichrast re-
iponded to the toast of Harvard, Dean Burton represente Tech-
nology, while Mr. Munroe, of Harvard, responded for the Cana-
dians.
New fork Slau Club. — March 7 the men from the Empire State
met for the second time at dinner with over twenty men present.
Ohio Stale Club.— The club held its regular monthly dinner Jan-
uary 9 at the Union. Officers for the year were elected, as follows:
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president, S. R. Miller, 'oy; vice-president, M. E. Allen, '08; sec-
retary, N. RansohoflF, '10; treasurer, W. D. Spengler, '08.
The club held its second dinner of the year March 21 at the Union,
about twenty members being present. President S. R. Miller, '07,
presided.
Pennsylvania Club. — ^At an enthusiastic dinner of the club, March
25, the following officers were elected: president, D. B. Myers;
vice-president, B. R. Fuller; secretary, S. N. McCain; treasurer,
C. M. Steese. An executive committee was also elected, composed
of R. W. G. Wint, G. M. Roads, and W. S. Woods.
Texas Club. — ^The first meeting of the club for this year was held
on January y. H. G. Pastoriza was elected president, and F. M.
Heidelberg secretary-treasurer.
The club met at the Union March 2 to celebrate the first Texas
holiday, the day on which Texas declared herself independent of
Mexico.
Newton High School Club. — ^The club at a meeting March 29
elected officers and discussed the annual dinner. The new officers
are: president, G. S. Gould, *oy\ vice-president, K. G. Chipman,
*o8; secretary-treasurer, H. E. Whitaker.
Y. M. c. A.
Rev. John Hopkins Denison, of the Central Congregational
Church, gave a series of lectures before the Technology Christian
Association, as follows: February 7, "A Month among the Canni-
bals of German New Guinea." This lecture was illustrated with
lantern slides made from snapshots taken by himself. February 14,
"Social and Moral Conditions on the East Side of New York City."
February 21, "The Influence of Christ To-day."
Frank K. Sanders, D.D., former dean of the Yale Divinity School,
addressed the Association, February 28, on the "Origin of the
Inter-collegiate Y. M. C. A. Movement."
At the weekly meeting of the Association, March 14, Professor
Winslow, of the Biological Department, spoke on "Motives."
After the address the following results of the elections were an-
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bounced: president, J. G. ReJd, '08; vice-president, L. B. Hedge,
'08; treasurer, J. N. Stephenson, '09; Mcretary, E. R. Jackson, '10.
Professor W. T. Sedgwick addressed the Association at the meet-
ing of March 21, in Trinity Church, taking as his theme "The
Essence of Christianity" as applied to the world of to-day.
Rev. James Alexander, of the First Presbyterian Church of Boston,
delivered the £tst of a series of three talks to the Association March
28. His text was, "What think ye of Christ?" The following week
he took as the subject of his talk, "Believe in God as an Asset,"
and the week after he spoke on "How We may Find Ourselves."
The first Kommeri of the second term, held February 16, under
the auspices of the Civic Club, was well attended. Mr. Louis
Froth ingh am gave an interesting and instructive talk on the
Panama Canal.
There were about one hundred men present at the 1909 Kommers,
March 9. After the usual singing the first speaker. Dean Burton,
said that he was glad to see the Kommers prospering under the new
management, and that he liked the idea of each class taking charge
and inviting the others to come.
Mr. Eugene N. Foss spoke at the Kommers, March 16, on "The
European Commercial Situation and its Relation and Importance
to the United States." Last year Mr. Foss travelled through
Europe for the purpose of studying these conditions.
The Freshman Hook Night, March 23, filled the Union with the
largest crowd this year. Bursar Rand made the only speech of the
evening.
Moorlield Storey, Esq., spoke at the Kommeri March 30, his sub-
ject being "The Duties of Young Men as Citizens."
TECH SHOW
The i^ay this year is a musical comedy, entitled "William, Willie,
and Bill," and is of a much hghter nature than "The Freshman."
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The scene is laid in a summer hotel, and the atmosphere is entirely
collegiate. A number of new specialties will be introduced. In all
there will be a cast of sixty, of which ten are principals.
The Colonial Theatre has been engaged for two matinee perform-
ances on the afternoons of April 25 and 26, the Maiden Auditorium
for the evening of April 26, and the Providence Opera House for the
evening of April 27.
The author of the book, £. W. James, '07, will be unable to see
his play produced, for he has accepted a civil service position in the
Philippines.
The Tech Show poster this year is not to be the work of a pro-
fessional, but of an undergraduate. S. R. T. Very, '07, was awarded
the ten-dollar prize as best expressing the subject of the Show and
as best from the point of view of the advertiser.
THE CLASSES
1907. — ^Voting for Senior Class Day marshals closed February
14, with the following results: first marshal, J. H. Leavell; second
marshal, D. G. Robbins; third marshal, J. M. Frank.
BRIEF SUBMnTED TO THE FACULTY
Is the class of 1907 to wear Caps and Gowns at Graduation ? Is the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology to follow the recognized custom
among all the leading educational institutions of the country to-day or is
she to refuse ? Is the man who refuses to wear evening dress to-day to be
respected for his independence or is his narrowness to be deplored ? Has
not the Cap and Gown come to be equally the proper apparel for college
graduation, as the dress suit for the evening function or the frock coat for
the afternoon ? Has not the Cap and Gown become entirely a recognition
of scholarship rather than a relic of monasticism and a symbol of the old
classical education ? Are we not considering this matter from the stand-
point of merit rather than from that of ''copying" other institutions of
learning ?
It has been urged that the adopuon of Cap and Gown would be contrary
to traditions of the Institute. We ask what tradition we have in the Insd-
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nite of which we violate the spirit, ll is this lack of tradition that we are
tryiog 10 remedy. Have not conditions entirely changed since the early
days of the Institute, and has not Technology come to be looked upon as
» college among ihi colltgts rather than as a trade school ? We would call
to attention as a sig;nihcat)t fact the marked changes, especially regarding
Graduation exercises, which have taken place since the founding of the
Institute. There has been a growing desire in the successive graduating
classes for Caps and Gowns tor the last ten years, which lor the last four
yeais has assumed serious proponionsi and, in view of this fact, is it not
reasonable to assume that this feeling will continue (o grow F
It is impossible (0 deny that the progress of the Institute has been ma-
terially aided by the introduction of various college activities and ideas
which have already served to exert a very broadening influence on under-
graduate life. Why is it not wise to continue this policy? Da wt wiib
It admil thai ihe eJutation tvbub Technology gives fi not so broad anJ so
literal as thai which may be obtained m Other colleges? Is it not wise for
the Institute to recognize the value of public opinion as is shown in the
following eMtaci from an editorial which appeared in the Boston Herald
of December 31, which is certainly worth our consideration f
Will Txh Senion wtu Cipi tad Gowni } We da not kanw wfay tbcj ihould not put on Ihit
liii Dutward ngn of icidcouc tccof^tlon nhich the^ hiTc won for iheir load of training.
Tbc cduuboa lor which Or. Eliot pludcd in Ihc Ailanic Mtnihly in [868 (and became
Vanui't ptaiian id comcqueiice) wa> the edueation which iin"! metiiihlj preaded over
bf a elergjinaD, and which recogniia more than one kind of knowledge. Thii pica hai preltj
ttaij aunt 10 pau. C>p< tod Gowot by all meani. Let the world know ibat it ii ai dig-
nified ID tnuld a bridge a> to dig up a Gntk dly.
We believe that three strong arguments in favor of the Cap and Gown
First, Uniformity of Dress. Sect
First. Uniformity of dress not i
attainable in any other way, but it g
td, Democracy. Third, Economy.
nly adds a dignity to (he occasion nol
ves a distinctive mark to the gradu-
Second. Since we feel that democracy is a cardinal doctrine at the In-
stitute, we strive to attain it by providing a costume which is the plainest,
•implen, and most democratic possible.
Third. There can be no question but what Caps and Gowns, which can
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be obtained outnght for from five to ten dollars or rented for two doUan,
are much cheaper than any other outfit suitable for the occasion.
Feeling that the completion of Technology's course does deserve an ez-
ercise, we wish to make this exercise fitting to the occasion. We believe
diat this end can best be accomplished by the adoption of Caps and Gowns.
We call attention to the fact that out of the twenty leading institutions,
either wholly scientific or having scientific departments, to which letters
have been sent, fifteen use the Cap and Gown. We invite your inspection
of these letters, which will be turned over to the Faculty Committee. We
have endeavored to obtain the opinion of the alumni, and, as far as we have
succeeded, we find the sentiment is in favor. See also the expression of die
class's desire for the adoption of Caps and Gowns, v^hich, notwithstanding
an unfortunately ambiguous wording of the question, showed a two to one
vote in favor, in one of the largest polls of votes in the history of the class.
We, therefore, in the light of the foregoing sutement, invite your careful
consideration of this matter. Cla88 OF 1907.
As the thesis work of some of the Seniors, there started March 22
two seventy-two hour plant tests. Both are on electric power plants,
one at Haverhill and the other atWaltham. Besides the Seniors who
are running the tests, there are many Juniors and under-classmen
who will also take part as assistants.
The Haverhill test was conducted by Whitney, Dean, Tylee,
Frank, Pease, and Keeling, all '07.
The test on the Waltham plant was conducted by Macomber and
McChesney, of the Electrical Department, and Packard and Nichols,
of the Mechanical Department.
TECH SONG BOOK
At a meeting of the Senior Class last November a question was brought
up as to the advisability and possibility of publishing a new edition of the
book of Tech Songs. As a result of the discussion, a committee was
appointed to look the matter up. This committee found that the Bitt
edition, published in 1903, contained many songs which were hardly sung
at all, and that there were many songs which might well be included. Upon
making a favorable report at a later class meeting, this committee was in-
f ediri
Since
publish
; of the
ork of getting out a revised
with the Oliver Ditson Company
expected that it will be issued by the li
and Aiumni Reunion,
ook have undergone a complete revisi
Tweniy-four of the forty-nine songs i
d, and forty-six songs from various sources have
size of the new book above one hundred twenty
n the first
The contents of the b.
bands of the committee,
edition have been retaine<
been added, bringing the
pages, ten pages more th:
Of the songs that have been added, twelve are distinaly Tech Songs.
Five of these are used by permission of the management of the Tech Show,
They ate the most popular songs which have come out in the Tech Show
during the past few years. Three more of these are songs written by Teeh
men, and the other four are adaptations of songs which are used, with
niiiable words, at many colleges.
The group of songs termed "Old Timers" by Mr. Bullard has been
CKtcnsivcly added to. After looking over many college-song books, the
committee selected twenty-one songs which seemed to be the most univer-
sally known, and the best liked wherever known. This number includes
such songs as "Juanita," "Jingle Bells," "The Pope," etc.
A new departure has been made in the introduction of several patriotic
songs and a number of representative songs of other colleges. This latter
number includes a song representing each of nine colleges, such as "Fair
Harvard," "Bright College Years," "Cornell Alma Mater," etc.
Such is the general i
Tech Song Book. Thi
Mlecrion of songs, hut it has
Committee has had enough c
to be given to the Tech Union :
among undergraduates and all
of th,
of the revised edition of the
has undoubtedly made mistakes in the
to do its best. The Senior Qass Day
ence to order one hundred fifty copies
class gift, and we trust that its reception
may be equally warm.
Donald G. Robbins, '07.
1908. — On March 2 the classes of 1898 and 1908 held a joint
dinner at the Union. The ten years that separated the tvro classes
^vete merged into a single delightful evening. The dinner was in
the nature of an experiment, but it proved a signal success. Under
the leadership of loastmasters, VVinslow for '98 and Gernsh for 'oi.
Technology spirit fused the two classes into an enthusiastic Tech-
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nology unit. There were speeches from C.-E. A. Winslow, A. A.
Packard, W. H. Godfrey, H. L. Cobum, V. W. Edgcrly, and K. W.
Waterson for 1898, and from H. T. Gerrish, G. T. Glover, and K.
Vonnegut for 1908. Unqualifiedly, the dinner was a success, success
enough to justify the belief that it was more than an experiment,
more than a novelty, and that it will in time be recognized as the
establishment of a custom. It is such customs as these that inspire
alumni and undergraduates with their proverbial faith in the superi-
ority of college years.
Techniqufy 1908, is about to go into print. We believe the book
will do credit to the class, and also uphold the high standard set
by previous editions. The competition for the cover design was
won by Kurt Vonnegut, '08.
On Feb. 6, 1907, the Faculty voted that the spring recess this
year be from Thursday noon, April 25, until the end of the week,
but that next year it will be April 20, 21, and 22. Hereafter the
spring recess in April will be the first half or the last half of the week
in which the 19th occurs, according as the 19th shall fall in the
former or the latter.
1909. — ^About a hundred men were present at the Kommers on
Saturday evening, March 9. Dean Burton and Mr. Rand spoke,
and the musical entertainment was provided by Kelly, R. H.
Allen, and Jenkins, members of the class, besides two local vaude-
ville artists. Everybody had a fine time, and the evening was a
great success.
The results of the elections for the 1909 Technique Electoral Com-
mittee were as follows: R. H. Allen, Belden, Bundy, Critchett,
Dickerman, Emerson, Finnie, Flagg, Godfrey, Gram, Hutchinson,
Jenkins, Keeney, Kellogg, W. J. Kelly, W. W. King, Koppitz,
Kurtzmann, Miss Longyear, Lord, Miss Luscomb, Moses, Scharff,
Taite, Whitaker.
The board as elected consists of: associate editors, M. R. ScharfF,
R. H. Allen, B. E. Hutchinson, R. M. Keeney; athletic editor,
A. L. Moses; society editor, A. L. Dickerman; statisticians, W. W.
King, C. J. Belden; business staff, C. G. Koppitz, J. H. Critchett,
P. B. Lord, W. J. Kelly.
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The editor-in-chief, business manager, treasurer, and secretary
will be elected later by the board.
1910. — The class is making preparations for the baseball season,
having elected John Avery, Jr., as manager. J. M. Townsend has
been re-elected manager of next year's football team. On the 2^d
of March the class had an entertainment at the Union called "Hook
Night." A number of the students took part, and souvenirs were
given to each member of the class.
The annual Prize Drill of the M. I. T. Corps of Cadets will be
held on the evening of May 17.
In spite of the fact that it made the best offer that the a
had ever received, the New England Intercollegiate Athletic Associa-
tion, at the annual meeting held February 16, decided that the
meet should this year be held on the Worcester Oval, where, with
one or two exceptions, it has been always held, up to last year.
In spite of a serious mishap in the first relay. Technology defeated
Holy Cross in the relay race at the Mechanics' Building, February
16, by half a lap.
Of the Tech men entered in the other events, R. H. Allen, '09,
won the high jump with an actual jump of 5 feet yi inches. His
handicap of 5^ inches enabled him to defeat H. A. Gidney, scratch,
by three-quarters of an inch.
Six Tech men, Gould. '07, Fernstrom, '10, Gram, '09, Richards,
'07, Todd, '08, and Moses, '09, ran in the 40-yard handicap dash,
die first four winning their trial heats.
Other Tech men who competed were R. C. Albro, '07, in the 45-
yards high hurdle race; H. H. Howland, '08, and C. J. Batchelder,
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'o8y in the mile run; G. H. Chapman, '07, in die looo-yards run»
and M. £. MacGregor, '07, in the z-mile run.
BASKET-BALL TEAM
With a record of two close games with West Point and die College
of the City of New York and a victory over the crack Brooklyn
Polytechnic five, the team returned February 4 from its very suc-
cessful trip to New York. The following men were sent: Manager
Whitmore, Captain Kinnear, Nichok, '09, Bider, '08, Pierce, 'oS,
and Campbell, '09. Coach Schonthal accompanied die team. On
January 30 the team met the College of the City of New York in
New|York, and after a close game was defeated by die score of
20 to 14. The following evening Tech defeated the star Brooklyn
Polytechnic Insdtute team in a rough game.
On Friday evening a game was to have been played with the
New York University Law School, but unfortunately turned out to
be rather a fluke. After a disappointing contest the Insdtute five
was badly defeated by a semi-professional team (only two members
of which were Law School men) on a floor totally unsuited for
basket ball.
On Saturday they journeyed up the Hudson to West Point, and
in the afternoon played the cadets. The Tech five played a good
game, and by consistent covering were able to hold the West Pointers
down to a score of 19 to 13.
Owing to lack of facilides for pracdce, a general disinterestedness
on the part of the student body, and mishaps to members of the
team, the basket-ball season of 'o6-'o7 has not been very suc-
cessful.
The percentage of games won was small, but in many of the
games Tech's opponents won by only a few points. Tech scored
302 points to 392 for opponents. Out of the seventeen games
played, only three were won.
Yale won the triangular fencing meet March 23 by taking twelve
bouts, white Columbia finished second with 10 bouts, and Tech
came last with 5 bouts. Tech was completely outclassed by both
teams, and the Institute men could win only from three of the oppo-
nents, Byrne and Amend, of Columbia, Smith, of Yale.
At a meeting of the Intercollegiate Fencing Association March 31,
Technology was elected 10 membership. The only opposition to
the election was made by the Harvard representatives, who made
a hard fight to keep the Institute from the association.
The Fencing Team has been endeavoring for a number of years
to be admitted to the Intercollegiate Fencing Association, and until
this year has always been voted down. Last year West Point
opposed the election on the grounds that Technology was not a
university, and that the association should be open only to univer-
sities.
As a precedent, it was pointed out that Technology had a team
in the Intercollegiate Cross Country Association, but the application
was rejected. Harvard, Cornell, and Columbia resigned from the
old body, and together with the Institute formed a new league.
This league went to pieces in a short time, and the three colleges
rejoined the older a
CROaa COUNTRY ASSOCIATION
At the meeting of the association held March 13 the following
officers were elected: president, H. R, Callaway, '08; secretary-
treasurer, R. Ellis, '09; manager, R. W, Ferris, '08; captain, H. H.
Howlaod, '08; chase captain, J. N. Stephenson, '09.
During the vacation the team played, besides minor games, two
important intercolle^ate games with Massachusetts teams. The
team went out to Williamstown and defeated Williams College, 2 to
I, in a fast match.
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The next day the team played Springfield Training School at
Springfield, and were unable to score against the Training School
seven. The score was 5 to o.
TRACK TEAM
Spring training for track athletics began March 19.
The spring meet, or class games, will be held April 13, and follow-
ing there are two dual meets and an intercollegiate meet at which
Tech will be represented. On May 4 Tech has a dual meet with
the University of Maine at Orono, Me. The delegation to it will
be twenty-five men. The Brown meet, to be held at Tech Field,
comes May 11.
The wind-up of the season will be at the New England intercol-
legiate meet at Worcester on May 24 and 25, in which Tech will be
represented by about sixteen men.
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THE GRADUATES
ASSOCIATION OF CLASS SECRETARIES OF THE M. I. T.
A special meeting of the Association of Class Secretaries was held
at the Technology Club, Boston, on Friday evening, April 5, 1907,
to consider plans for the annual Commencement celebration. The
members dined together, as usual. The business meeting was
called to order by the secretary at eight o'clock, and Professor C. F.
Allen, '72, was chosen chairman of the meeting.
Following the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting (in
November, 1906), which were approved, the meeting proceeded to
discuss plans for this year's Commencement, which occurs on Tues-
day. June 4.
Taking up the matter of spreads, which are held on the afternoon
of Commencement Day, H. L. CoBum, '87, suggested that in place
of individual class spreads all classes unite in a general spread
at the Technology Club.
Everett Morss. '85, president of the Alumni Association, and
J. F. Norris, president of the Technology Club, favored Mr. Coburn's
suggestion, and upon motion of E. G. Thomas, '87, it was voted
(hat the sense of the meeting was that a general spread of all the
classes be held at the Technology Club, and that the expense be
met from the profits of the Pop Concert.
Upon motion of 1. W. Litchfield, '85, it was voted that the chair-
man appoint a committee of fifteen, including the president of the
Alumni Association as chairman, to take full charge of all arrange-
ments for Commencement. The chairman appointed the follow-
ing committee: Everett Morss, '85 (chairman); J. F. Norris; H. L.
Coburn, '87; C. F. Park. '92; L. W. Piclcert, '93; J. A. Rockwell,
'96; R. H. Stearns, '01; M. L. Emerson, '04; R. H. W. Lord,
'05; G. DeW. Marcy. "05; Lawrence Allen, "07; Alexander Ma-
comber, '07; Kurt Vonnegut. '08; A. G. Kellogg, 09; A, F.
Glasier, '10.
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L. W. Pickerty '93, for three years the chairman of the ''Tech
Night Pop Concert" Committee, spoke of matters in relation to
the Pop Concert, and suggested that, in sending out information
about the various Commencement activities, all notices from the
classes, the Alumni Association, and the Commencement Celebra-
tion Committee, be mailed together from the alumni headquarters.
Mr. Morss favored the idea, and suggested that the expense be
divided between the Alumni Association and the class secretaries.
After further discussion it was voted, upon motion of A. G. Robbins,
'86, that the Commencement Celebration Committee join with the
Alumni Association in sending out notices for Commencement, and
that the expense of postage and mailing be divided between the
Alumni Association and the Association of Class Secretaries.
£. H. Packard, '07, spoke of the progress of the work upon the
new Tech Song Book, which is being revised and brought out by
the Senior Class as its graduating gift to the Institute.
A report of the annual meeting of the North-western Association
at Chicago on March 2d was given by Mr. Litchfield, who attended
the meeting in company with Frederick P. Fish, Esq., of the Insti-
tute Corporation. Mr. Litchfield and Mr. Morss spoke of the need
of sending representatives from the Institute to meetings of alumni
in other cities, and Mr. Morss told of the work already done by
the Alumni Association in this matter. Mr. Thomas thought it
desirable that notices of meetings of each local alumni organization
be sent to all such organizations, and asked that the Committee on
Closer Relations consider the suggestion.
The secretary read a letter from the secretary of the class of '82
requesting a reservation of seats at the Tech Night Pop Concert for
the ladies who were to attend the celebration of the twenty-fifth
anniversary of that class. Several members who spoke on the sub-
ject believed it would add to the pleasure and popularity of the Pop
Concert for classes who cared to do so (particularly classes observing
some special anniversary) to make balcony reservations for their
ladies. Upon motion of Mr. Coburn the letter from the class of
*82 was referred to the Commencement Celebration Committee.
Mr. R. H. W. Lord, '05, brought up the subject of uniform
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mernbeTship cards, which at present are issued by local alumni
organizations to their members, and are used as cards of introduc-
tion to other organizations. Mr. Litchfield spoke of the need of
sending out to Tech men generally, either through the class organi-
zations or the Alumni Association, information concerning the varioui
local Tech organizations, so that any Institute man, upon visiting
a city where such organization exists, would know how to reach
Tech men in that locality. The meeting adjourned at ten o'clock.
Attendance, thiny-three.
Frederic H. Fay, '93, Secretory.
NORTH-WESTERN ASSOCIATION OF THE M. I. T.
The annual meeting of the North-western Association was held
at the University Club, Chicago, on Saturday, March 2, at 6.30
P.M. The attendance was the largest that we have had for some
years, and included men from Detroit, Cincinnati, and many other
points at some distance from Chicago. The report of the secretary
and treasurer showed the Association to be in a prosperous con-
dition, and the average attendance at the meetings being larger
shows greater interest on the part of the members. Officers for
the ensuing year were elected, the result being as follows: J. T.
Cheney, '03, president; E. M. Hagar, '93, first vice-president;
A. W, Woodman, '90, secretary and treasurer. Executive Com-
mittee; R. E. Schmidt, '87; F. D. Chase, '00; Bernard Blum, '04.
As there was no other business to come before the meeting, we
adjourned to the dining-room. The dinner was truly typical of the
Association, and the presence of Mr. Frederick P. Fish, "Ike"
Litchfield, and Dugald C. Jackson, the new professor in the Electrical
Engineering Department, added much to the occasion. Seventy-
six members hstened to the very interesting remarks of Mr. Fish,
who gave the best insight into Institute alfairs that has been given
the Association for some rime. His remarks covered the present,
past, and future of the Institute, including in the latter a brief
outline of the work that had been done by the committee in whose
hands the choice of the new President lies.
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Litchfield came to Chicago especially for this affair, and he was
given a royal reception. His remarks were mostly reminiscences,
and were heartily received.
The telephone investigation that was being conducted here
enabled us to have Professor Jackson with us, and we were especially
glad of the opportunity to show him the true Technology spirit.
Robinson, '84, emphasized in a most able way the duties that
rested upon the shoulders of every Tech man, now that the merger
question has been settled. Several telegrams were received from
absent members, and there was music by an orchestra. Numer-
ous songs and cheers during the evening made it most enjoyable.
John T. Cheney, '03, Secretary^
120 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, III.
THE TECHNOLOGY CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA
It has been felt for some time, among some of the members, that
the club should have permanent quarters. At the last meeting a
committee was appointed to solicit contributions and arrange for
securing a suitable site, if the necessary financial assistance was
forthcoming.
Dean Burton brings to the Review the following report of the
annual dinner held at the Hotel Flanders on April 4: ''There were
about thirty-five present at the dinner, and, in addition to the speakers
who are down upon the program of the meeting. Professor Lanza
spoke a few words. He was introduced as Sir Gaetano Lanza,
and told about the excursion which he was taking with the Senior
Mechanical Engineers to visit the Baldwin Locomotive Works at
the invitation of Mr. Vauclain. The subjects taken up by the
different speakers were: Major Cassius E. Gillette, chief engineer
of the Bureau of Filtration, Philadelphia, 'The Panama Canal';
James K. Young, Ph.D., Dean of the Wharton School, University
of Pennsylvania, 'The Business Man, the Financial Crisis, and the
University'; Samuel M. Vauclain, superintendent of the Baldwin
Locomotive Works, 'The Age Limit'; and Professor Alfred E.
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Burton, dean of the Massacliusetts Institute of Technology,
'Changes in the Student Life at the Institute during the Last
Five Years.' Major Gillette's talk on the Panama Canal was espe-
cially interesting."
Robert H. Booth, '06, Secretary,
Lin wood, Pa.
WASHINGTON SOCIETY OF THE M. I. T.
This society has adopted for the present year the plan of monthly
meetings with informal dinners and smokers on the second Monday
of each month, omitting the meeting formerly held on the fourth
Monday of the month.
The year was begun auspiciously with a well-attended meeting
on January 14. In the evening Mr. M. L. Fuller, '96, of the Geo-
logical Survey, gave a well-prepared talk on "Earthquakes," illus-
trated by lantern slides. The subject was treated scientifically with
illustrations from the so-called New Madrid earthquake, a violent up-
heaval that had its centre in the Mississippi valley in the early part
of the last century, and the more recent Charleston and San Fran-
cisco earthquakes. Of the three the first mentioned was stated to
have been much the most severe and wide-spread, so that its effects
can still be traced after nearly a hundred years, though it did not
cause such great destruction of life and property as did the later
ones, the country being then thinly settled.
Thete is believed to have been an important relation between the
presentation of this subject before the society and the earthquake
in Kingston, Jamaica, which occurred the same afternoon, and news
of which came next day, (hough its exact nature has not yet been
established.
At the meeting of February 11 Mr. William J. Rich, '84, a prin-
cipal examiner in the United States Patent Office and ex-president
of the society, gave a talk on "Patents and (he Patent Office," in
which an explanation was given of all the steps of procedure in ob-
taining a patent. The topics covered were, in brief, the preliminary
search, the services of the attorney, the specification and drawing,
ikc claims, (be mode of examination in the office, amendments, ap-
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peak to the Board of Examinere-in-Chief in cases of final rejection^
appeak to the commissioner and the courts, and reissues. Some
amusing examples of the "freak patents" that are occasionally taken
out were also shown.
At the meeting of March 1 1 a programme of music on the Cecilian
was enjoyed, played by Mr. F. F. Longley, '04. Among those pres-
ent was Joseph B. Baker, '90, who has lately come from the fuel
testing laboratory of the Geological Survey in St. Louis to the Wash-
ington offices of the Survey.
Other accessions to the society within a few months are: LeRoy
£. Kern, '02, G. Curtis Noble, and Donald C. Bollard, all of the
Supervising Architect's Office; and Dana N. Wood, '06, of the
Geological Survey.
The following men have removed from Washington to other parts
of the country: Frederick G. Clapp, '01, has gone to the Boston
office of the Geological Survey; Frank O. Stetson, '88, has taken
a position with Stone & Webster, Boston; Edwin F. Samuek, '99,
and William I. Wyman, '00, have resigned from the Patent Office,
the former taking a position with Stuart & Stuart, patent attorneys,
Baltimore, and the latter having gone to New York.
On March 9 a change occurred in the government service that is
of great interest to Technology men here by reason of the additional
prominence it brings to one of their number whose work had already
become well known. On that date the United States Reclamation
Service, formerly a part of the Geological Survey, was made an in-
dependent bureau of the Interior Department, and Mr. Frederick
H. Newell, '85, the chief engineer under the Survey, was appointed
as director at the head of the new bureau. Highly complimentary
notices of the new director were published in Washington papers at
the time. At present the Reclamation Service has under way con-
struction work involving the ultimate expenditure of $40,000,000.
Employment is being given to 10,000 persons, and the monthly ex-
penditure is approximately ]^ 1,000 ,000.
F. W. SwANTON, '90, Secretary^
1641 13th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.
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THE TECHNOLOGY CLUB OF THE MERRIMACK VALLEY
The annual meeting of the club was held in Lowell, Mass., on
Friday evening, February i, at the New American House. Dinner
was served at one dollar per plaie.
Preceding the dinner there was an election of officers, resulting
as follows: president, R, A. Hale, Lawrence; vice-president, George
A. Nelson, Lowell; member executive committee, John Aldcn, Law-
rence.
The guest of the evening was Professor T- A. Jaggar, Jr., of the
Institute, who spoke on "The Relation of the Engineer to Volcanoes
and Earthquakes," illustrating his talk with many stereopticon views
of Vesuvius, Mt. Pelee, La Soufriere, and the San Francisco earth-
t^uake. Professor Jaggar gave a detailed description of that delicate
instrument, the seismograph, whereby the motions of the earth's
crust are recorded.
Those present at the dinner were: Colhns, '97, Bowers, '75, Hale,
'77, Carney, '93, Stevens, '10, Coburn, '97, Lambert, '98, Morrill,
'09, Bowen, '09, Morton, '04, Morrill, '07, Boyd, '97, Barker, '96,
Brown, '77, Nelson, y?, Alden, '7?, Atwood, '76. Faulkner, y6,
Simpson, '90, Eastman, '8S, Kimball, '86, Ball, '06, Perkins, '99,
Perkins, '01, Booth, '02, Chalifoux, '02, Eames, '97, Hamblet, '88,
Hiidreth, '87, Hildreth, '85, Chase, >+, Townc, '78.
John A. Collins, Jr., '97, Secretary,
74 Saunders Street, Lawrence, Mass.
CINCINNATI M. I. T. CLUB
The annual meeting and dinner of the Cincinnati M. L T. Club
was held at the Hotel Simon on Friday evening, March 22, 1907.
Vice-President John A. Hildabolt presided. It proved to be a
most enjoyable occasion for the twenty-four Tech men who were
present. The guests of the evening were Professor Herman
Schneider and Professor J. T. Faig, who are at the heads of the
Coursu in Civil and Mechanical Engineering, respectively, at the
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University of Cincinnati. Dr. Thomas Evans introduced Professor
Schneider, who described in a most interesting manner the workings
of the Cooperative Course in Engineering established through his
eflForts at the University of Cincinnati. Students in mechanical,
electrical, and chemical engineering spend one week at the Univer-
sity in study and the following week at work in some one of the
various industrial plants within or near the city. The course is six
years in length, and the money earned in the shops during half of
the six years spent in this way, enables young men to obtain an
excellent education and at the same time be self-supporting. The
cordial co-operation of the manufacturers, who are much pleased
with the results thus far obtained, together with the enthusiastic aid
of the faculty and of the city authorities, has made a distinct success
of this unique experiment in education. Professor Faig spoke of
the peculiar advantages offered by Cincinnati for making such an
experiment, especially in connection with industrial engineering.
Mr. James B. Stanwood spoke from the standpoint of the manufact-
urer, and pointed out the great advantages to any industry which
employed students being trained in this manner, and of the high
character and quickened intelligence of those young men who had
come under his observation.
A nominating committee appointed by Vice-President Hildabolt
named the following members of the club as officers for the ensuing
year: for president, John A. Hildabolt, class of '75> vice-president,
Rudolph Tietig, class of '98; treasurer, William E. Brotherton, class
of '73; secretary, J. W. Ellms, class of '93; for a member of the
executive committee for one year, Fred. G. Garber, '03; for two
years, Morten Carlisle, '90; and for three years, A. Senior Prince,
'05. The above-named members were duly elected.
The minutes of the last meeting were read by the secretary, and
were accepted. A vote of thanks was given Professors Schneider
and Faig for their interesting remarks.
J. W. Ellms, '93, Secretary^
£. Court and Martin Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio.
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TECHNOLOGY CLUB OP HARTFORD
The Technology Club of Hartford held its annual meeting and
dinner at the Hartford Club Saturday evening, February g, the busi-
ness meeting being held at six and the dinner at seven o'clock. The
officers elected are: president, Henry Souther; vice-president, A. M.
Holcombe; secretary and treasurer, George W. Baker.
Those present at the meeting were Howard A, Burdick, Charles
Pettee, G. H. Gleason, A. M. Holcombe, Horace H. Ensworth,
Henry Souther, George W. Baker, E. H. Lorenz, Clarence E. Whit-
ney, F. C. Moore, Charles R. Nason, Henry A. Fiske, F. M. Blake,
H. P. Maxim, and D. A. Richardson, all of Hartford, and C. P.
Waterman, of Bristol.
Speeches followed the dinner, A, M, Holcombe being the toast-
master, and the addresses were by Frederick C. Moore, Henry
Souther, H. A. Fiske, and H. P. Maxim. Mr. Souther called atten-
lion to the field open to Technology men in this city, and urged
them to take a more active pan in solving the scientific problems
which confront the city.
Frederick C. Moore, superintendent of the Special Risk Depart-
ment of the Hartford Fire Insurance Company, spoke briefly on the
subject of "Fire Protection and Mill Construction," referring to the
cardinal principles, and pointing out that the high reputation of
mill construction was largely due to the fact that this type has gen-
erally been provided with the protection of automatic sprinklers.
Mr. Fiske look for his subject a quotation from the Standard of
Boston, being the opinion expressed by Captain Sewall, of the corps
of engineers of the United Stales army, who was detailed by the
War Department to certify the reports made of the condition in
cities by the engineers of the national board.
"Nothing is of more importance at the present moment than the
protection of the congested value districts of modem cities from
conflagration."
Mr. Fiske enlarged on the present deplorable conditions existing
in many cities, pointing out the need of reform, it being a matter
which affects us all to a greater or less extent. Technology men
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are especially well fitted to grasp a subject of this kind, and, by
concerted effort in the communities in which diey reside, to be of
great usefulness.
The duby which was formed in 1894, meets once a mondi in the
Rathskeller of the Hotel Heublein, when papers of interest to the
members are read and discussed.
George W. Baker, '92, Secretaryy
P.O. Box 983, Hartford, Conn.
A TECHNOLOGY GATHERING AT PANAMA
A very jolly and enthusiastic reunion of Technology graduates
was held at the Tivoli Hotel, Panama, on the evening of February
12. The occasion was the visit of President Pritchett to die Canal
Zone, and all the Tech men engaged in the various eng^eering de-
partments of this great enterprise arranged to meet President Pritch-
ett and renew the memories of Technology. About ten Tech gradu-
ates are employed on the Canal, nearly all of whom were present, and
the meeting was one of great enthusiasm. It was a cheering sound
to hear the familiar M. I. T. cheer in these tropical surrounding.
Among the graduates present were: Frank A. Browne, Robert J.
Lyons, Andrew L. Bell, all of the class of 1906; John H. Flynn, Jr.,
William P. Bixby, Clarence £. Gage, all of the class of 1905; Alex-
ander S. Ackerman, of the class of 1903, and several others.
President Pritchett spent three days in examining the work in
progress, and received from Chief Engineer Stevens every facility
for obtaining a good view of what was going on. He expressed
himself enthusiastically concerning the work which Mr. Stevens and
his assistants are doing.
THE TECHNOLOGY CLUB
Since the annual meeting in October the following smoke talks
and ladies' nights have been held at the dub: —
On the second evening, October 18, Mr. T. H. Skinner (IV.),
'92, addressed the club on the subject of "The Earthquake in San
Francisco." He gave particular attention to the effects of die earth-
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quake and the subsequent tire on steel structures, and the talk was
well illustrated by many stereopticon slides. On November 19,
a business meeting of the dub was held, at which the method of
electing members was changed to the effect that the names of all
candidates for membership, after the usual approval by the Mem-
bership Committee and being posted on the bulletin board, shall
be included in the notice to all members of the club, and the vote
of the council on these names shall be by letter ballot monthly.
On the occasion of this meeting Professor George E. Hale (VIII.),
90, gave an illustrated talk on "A New Mountain Observatory."
On the evening of December "j. Professor Henry E. Crampton, of
Columbia University, related the experiences of "A Naturalist in
Tahiti," On the fifth evening of the season, December 21, a
most interesting talk was given on "Alaska and its Resources," by
ex-Governor John G. Brady, of Alaska. The speaker has spent
many years of his life in that country, and he traced its history and
development from Russian times to the present. His accounts of
many incidents, together with a collection of curios and a large set
of stereopticon slides, made real to the appreciative audience the
story of Alaska. On the sixth evening and a ladies' night SeDorita
Carolina Holman Huidobro, with the aid of a beautiful collection
of stereopticon slides, took the members on a trip to see "The
Wonders and Marvels of Peru." Many of the members remem-
bered the brilliant talk which Sefiorita Huidobro gave in 1903, and
on the present occasion the "common room" was taxed to the Hmit.
The second ladies' night was held February 19, when Mr. Wilham
Lyman Underwood gave an illustrated talk on "By-paths in Florida
and Nassau." Again the "common room" was filled to its full
capacity, and the members were well entertained. On the eighth
evening, March 18, the members were made acquainted with
Africa, when William L. Smith, M.D., gave a smoke talk on "Big
Game Shooting in Somaliland."
The attendance at these talks has been increasingly large. Fre-
quently interesting discussions have been held, and after each talk
light refreshments have been served. Early in March the follow-
ing special announcement was made: —
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"The House Committee announces a new departure in the serv-
ing of lunches, whereby members may be served with either the
regular three-course lunch at forty cents, as heretofore, or the
different portions of it on the a la carte plan. One or two dishes
have also been added for the latter service, thus enabling members
to secure different combinations, possibly more satisfactory to them
and at less cost than the regular lunch.
** It is hoped that this change will have the eflPect to popularize the
club as the best noon meeting-place in the city for Technology men,
and to this end all members, especially those who have not here-
tofore lunched at the club, are cordially invited to come in and make
the innovation a success."
Angelo T. Heywood, 'o6. Secretary^
83 Newbury Street, Boston, Mass.
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NEWS FROM THE CLASSES
Robert H. Richards, Sec, Mass. Inst, of Technology, Boston
Robert H. Richards has been collecting a great quantity of ma-
tenai for use in the preparation of his additional volume to his book
on "Ore Dressing." He is now getting this into shape, so that it
can be moved, and is planning to spend six weeks at camp in the
\Miite Mountains in June and July, writing on the book. He ex-
pects to work three shifts a day some days, and take an occasional
walk over the mountains for exercise and r
ll Prof. Charles R. Cross, Sic, Mass. Inst, of Technology, Boston.
The death of Mr. S. Matthews Cary, which occurred on April I,
1905, after a long illness, but which has only recently come to the
knowledge of the writer, will cause the most sincere regret, not only
to his classmates, but (o all who have been brought into contact
with him. Mr. Cary came to the newly established Institute of
Technology after having begun his studies in civil engineering in
the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He speedily took a hig^
place in the esteem and affection of his fellow-students, and was the
first and only president of the somewhat loose class organization of
'70, Although he did not plan his course for a degree, he remained
at the institute until his class graduated. Soon after this lime he
entered into business at St. Paul as a member of the firm of Robin-
son ii Cary, and continued such until his death, securing and
steadily maintaining a personal and business reputation of the high-
est character. He leaves a widow, two daughters, and a son.
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1875.
E. A. W. Hammatt, Sec.^ 10 Neponset Block, Hyde Park, Mass.
The twenty-fifth annual meeting and dinner of the class of '75
was held at Young's Hotel on March 8, 1907, at 7.30 p.m., with
these members present: Aspinwall, Beal, Bowers, Dorr, Hanmiatt,
Hibbard, Lincoln, and Willard. The business meeting was called
to order by President Hibbard at 9.30 o'clock, when the records of
the last meeting were read and approved. The secretary and treas-
urer read his reports, which were accepted. On motion of Mr.
Lincoln a vote of thanks was given the executive conunittee for
their services. On motion, Mr. Lincoln was directed to cast a
ballot, as that of the class, for the election of officers, which he did,
and the result was declared as follows: president, Thomas Hibbard;
vice-president, B. L. Beal; secretary and treasurer, E. A. W. Ham-
matt; executive conunittee, B. L. Beal, S. J. Mixter, W. P. Willard.
On the question of amending the constitution so as to permit a change
in the date of holding the annual meeting, the secretary reported, as
the result of a canvass of the replies to his circular requesting light
on this subject, as follows: ten did not express any opinion; seven had
no choice as to date; one preferred the date between December 10
and January 15; two preferred the date between December and
March; one preferred the date between February 6 and March 10;
one preferred the date between March I and March 15; one pre-
ferred the date between April and June; one preferred the date to
be in June; one preferred the date to be in June or in October. As
under the present constitution the date comes between January i
and April i, it did not seem advisable to change it. Adjourned at
II P.M.
1877.
Richard A. Hale, Sec.^ Lawrence, Mass.
The annual dinner and thirtieth reunion of the class of 'yy
was held February 27 at the Technology Club, with fifteen mem-
bers present Vice-President C. F. Lawton presided, and the
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mcers elected for the ensuing year were: H. H. Carter, president.
C. F. Lawton, vice-president; R. A. Hale, secretary and treasurer.
Letters were read from members unable to attend, telegrams from
Swain and Kitttedge in New York during the meeting, and a tele-
phone message from Wood at Washington. The meeting was in-
formal, and general experiences of various members were given.
It is planned to issue a directory and photographs of the members
as at graduation and also at the present time.—^Howard Evans
has been heard from at Idaho Springs, where he has been engaged
in mining for a number of years. — Swain has testified as expert in
the New York Central Railroad case, where the electric train was
wrecked and many lives lost.
Edwin C. Miller, Sec, Wakefield, Mass.
Horace j- Howe is resident engineer of the new Broadway
Bridge over the Harlem River. The process of removing the old
bridge span and substituting the new one was a rare test of engi-
neering skill, and was carried out successfully.
Walter B. Snow, Sec, 29 Russell Ave., Watertown, Mass.
Greenville Temple Snelling has moved his architectural office
to 37 East 2oth Street, New York, N.Y.— George W. Mansfield,
who has been located at Westerly, R.I., for some years past, is now
at 1123 Schofield Building, Cleveland, Ohio. — Harry G. Manning
as mechanical engineer of the Crucible Steel Company of Pitts-
burg, Pa., has been busy on plans for a million dollar plant.— The
twenty-fifth anniversary dinner was celebrated at the Boston City
Qub on Thursday evening, February 7. Plans were discussed for
the class reunion in June, and class colors were chosen. Gooding,
Gerry, Herrick, Hall, Low, Warren, Lewis, Munroe, H. F. Ross,
Oarrow, French, and W. B. Snow were present. — Henry F, Ross
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has transferred his office to that of the Mercantile Wharf Company,
88 Clinton Street, Boston. — John H. Ross, who is now abroad,
has moved his office to 575 Atlantic Avenue. — ^Miss Clara P.
Ames sails on April 20 for Naples, in charge of a small party,
which will follow a carefully planned itinerary covering four
months, in which they will visit Italy, Switzerland, France, and
England. — Rufus F. Herrick has written an extremely interest-
ing and complete work on "Denatured or Industrial Alcohol,"
which is published by John Wiley & Sons, New York. The
timeliness of this book, the number and variety of the illus-
trations, and the fact that it includes the history, use, manufact-
ure, and composition of denatured alcohol all over the world should
prove of great interest, especially at the present time.
1883.
Harvey S. Chase, Sec.y 27 State Street, Boston.
The secretary of '83, having exhausted the arts of special pleading
for items of class interest, and likewise his patience, proposes here-
after to publish stories received by wireless. The hidden and inner
mysteries of each man's double life will be unfolded, to the agonized
astonishment of a wondering world. These statements apply to
members who fail to promptly cough up items of their own. FiJe:
By wireless: "Gale has four children, stout and hearty. Has
named them appropriately 'Hurricane,' 'Cyclone,' 'Typhoon,'
and 'High Wind 'r
>i>>
1884.
Prof. William L. Puffer, Sec, 307 Equitable Building, Boston.
The annual dinner was held at the Technology Club on the
regulation night before Washington's Birthday at 6.30, and a very
enjoyable evening was spent together. After a thorough discussion
of the immediate business the thought of the coming twenty-fifth
anniversary of the graduation exercises in Rogers set all hands to
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talking of the past and the future. It was decided to appoint the
three class secretaries, who couldn't tiiid a suitable excuse for es-
caping, as a committee to prepare a special directory in honor of
the lime. Therefore Gill, Tyler, and Puffer will be after information
from the boys, and asking all sorts of questions, and it was the sense
of the meeting that none of the fellows should refuse to devote a
little time to the preparation of the book. Appleton, Bardwell,
Benneii, Coburn, Dearborn, Doane, Gilt, Puffer, Rotch, and Tyler
were present. — The secretary is sorry to have to present to the class
the sad news of the sudden death of W. L. O'Brien. A card and
newspaper clipping were received on the 23d of February, but
there was no mention of the exact day of bis death. He had
been in perfect health, "and the announcement of his death came
as a blow to many friends who were accustomed to think of him as
enjoying the good things of life with his wife and daughter," Several
years ago he retired from active work in the newspaper field, and
devoted his time to travel and the carrying on of the estate left to
him by the death of his father. — Another sad letter came on the
fourtii from classmate Rich, telling of the loss of his ten-year-old son
Percy after an apparently successful operation for appendicitis.
He was taken to the Garfield Hospital late Monday night, the 25th,
tad died early on Wednesday.
1885.
I. W. Litchfield, See., 10 Kenmore Street, Boston.
The following clipping is from the Boston Transcript of March
4
Frederick H. Newell, chief engineer of tlic reclamation service, has been
appoinred director of the service to succeed Charles D. Walcott, nho re-
ngned to become secretary of the Smithsonian Insdiution. The announce-
ment was made late Saturday by James R. Garfield, the new Secretary
of the Interior. The appointment of Mr. Newell as director marks the
cication of the reclamation service as a separate bureau in the Interior
Depanment. Under the guidance of Mr. Newell ai chief engineer the
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reclamation service has grown to be an enormous branch of the government
service. In less than five years the service has practically completed four
irrigation projects, and will supply water this year to 282,000 acres of deseit
land. At the present time construction work is going forward on twenty-
five projects in twelve States and Territories, involving an ultimate expendi-
ture of 1^,000,000 and the reclamadon of 1,200,000 acres. It has dug i,-
267 miles of canal, several of which cany whole rivers. Its tunnels are more
than nine miles long, and the excavadons of earth and rock amount to
35,000,000 cubic yards, or about one-fourth of the estimated yardage of the
Panama Canal. It has built ninety-four large structures, including two
great dams, one in Nevada and one in Idaho. The work of the service
is giving employment to 10,000 persons, and involves the expenditure
approximately of f 1,000,000 a month.
1887.
Edward G. Thomas, Sec.y 80 Wall Street, New York, N.Y.
The secretary has accepted the posidon of manager of the Aero
Pulverizer Company of No. 80 Wall Street, New York. This com-
pany manufactures a machine for pulverizing and feeding coal to
furnaces requiring a high heat. It is largely used in the cement
industry, for metallurgical furnaces, and has been applied to steam
boiler work. — E. A. Haskell has just returned from a vacation trip
in Florida. — J. Eugene Freeman, who was burned out in the San
Francisco fire, has located his office in the Cohl Building of that city.
— F. H. Schwarz, who is still mechanical engineer at the Pacific Mills
at Lawrence, has just finished placing machinery and power to a
spindle 30,000 mill, and is beginning new plans for more build-
ings.— Among the work which Brett has recently carried out have
been a park at South Manchester, Conn., and the arrangement of
estates of Samuel Cabot, Canton, James J. Storrow, Lincoln,
Robert Cluett at Williamstown, and Palmer Slade at New London.
He now makes his home at North Duxbury, Mass. — Carpenter is
away in search of better health, having suffered recently from ner-
vousness and overwork. He intends spending some three or four
weeks in Florida. — ^This season Emery is managing the comedian
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231
B Kennedy.— F. A. Thomas reports that the Pawtucket Foundry
Company, of which he is treasurer, has sold its entire product for
1907 and 1908, amounting to over 8600,000. A larger part of this
product goes abroad. — Conant has returned to business, much im-
proved by his recent vacation in Europe. Concerning it he has
e as follows: —
Left here early in January a year ago with my oldest sor) for Jamaica,
arriving there on the 16th, just one year previous to the day wc had the
news of the earthquake. Spent some weeks in various parts of the island,
and went from there to Bermuda, where my wife and another of my boys
joined us. Spent six delightful weeks in Bermuda, returning to New York
the latter part of March, and sailed a few days later for Naples with Mrs.
Conant and my oldest son, Harold. Upon arrival at Gibraltar on Good
Friday we had news of the eruption of Vesuvius, which occurred the day
previousJy. Some of the passengers left the ship at Gibraltar, hesitating
to continue the voyage. Upon our arrival in Naples, three days later, it
was found that the reports of the devastation in the vicinity of Vesuvius
had been by no means exaggerated. At Naples, as far as I could estimate,
there was an average of some six or eight inches of volcanic dust, which
had done much damage and created many discomforts for the inhabitants.
Ashes were still falhng in considerable quantities, and people were going
about with umbrellas for protection. The city was largely emptied of its
vistors. We spent a few days at Naples, visiting Pompeii as soon as the
railroad connections were opened, having a very realistic, if not pleasant,
experience there. Pompeii happened 10 be so located that for some reason
or other the fall of ashes was not so heavy there as in most other points,
tlfus making such a visit possible. I think we were among the very first
that had visited the ruins since the eruption.
From Pompeii we went on to the Hay of Salerno, and made the famous
journey by carriage along the southern coast of the Sorrento Peninsula,
■pending the night at the old Capuchin monastery. From Naples we went
on to Rome, spending some ten days there, then to Florence for another
ten days, and making a similar visit to Venice, thus travelling north with
the season. From Venice we went on 10 the Iiahan lakes, Switzerland,
Strasbourg, and into Germany, where we spent six weeks at a watering
place, where we were joined by my uncle and aunt with their automobile,
subsequently going to the heart of the Black Forest for the month of July.
From the Black Forest we went down the Rhine, stopping over at several
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places, rejoining my uncle and aunt at London preparatoiy to a delightful
six weeks' trip through England and Wales in their automobile.
From England we returned to Germany for another month, finally return-
ing to London by way of the Rhine and Holland, and sailing for home the
last of October, after what, you will see, must have been a delightful and
leisurely journey, as well as a benefidal one in every way.
— Dr. G. R. Tucker has given up his work at the City Hospital,
where he has been so many years, to devote his entire time to
industrial chemistry and bacteriological work, as the head of the
firm of Tucker & Sanmiet. Their laboratory is at 68 Northampton
Street, Boston. — Richard £. Schmidt, of the firm of R. £. Schmidt,
Garden & Martin, is the architect for Montgomery Ward & Co.'s
new building, which is now being built in Chicago. This building
is said to be the largest reinforced concrete structure in the world.
— Gulliver was elected in January, 1907, secretary of the section of
Geology and Geography of the American Association for the Ad-
vancement of Science.
1888.
William G. Snow, Sec.^ 1 106 Penn Mutual Building, Boston.
The Boston Transcript of Feb. 4, 1907, states: —
Stone & Webster have issued a manual for 1907 giving brief descriptions
of the various properries under their management, together with summaries
of capitalization, pardculars regarding their properries, the securiries and
earnings for the year 1906. Among other things this book shows that
the combined capitalizarion of the companies under this management
amounts to 1105,249,200, of which 147,559,000 is in bonds and {57,690,200
is in stock. The gross earnings of these companies last year amounted
to |i3,4io»779- The net earnings were 15,048,882. The interest charges
were 12,035,951; the balance, 13,012,931. The companies paid dividends
of 11,196,798.
— Frank M. James has removed from West Lynn to Beverly, Mass.,
where he is associated with the United Shoe Machinery Com-
pany.— Everett S. Jones is teaching in the Allen School, West
Newton, Mass. — F. B. Cole is principal
engineer, at 45 Milk Street, Boston.
Charles T. Main,
Prof. W. E. Mott, Sec, Mass. Inst, of Technology, Boston.
G. M. Basford has been made assistant to the president of the
American Locomotive Company, a newly created position. — J. W.
Cartwright is in charge of the Bangor Railway & Electric Light
Company, of Bangor, Me. — E. V. French has recently been elected
a member of the Lyrm Water Board. During the latter part of
1906 Mr. French was elected vice-president and engineer of the
Arkwright Mutual Fire Insurance Company. He has been con-
tinuously with the Inspection Department of the Associated Fac-
tory Mutual Companies since 1892, mainly on special work con-
nected with the Study of advanced methods of fire prevention and
the development of fire protection. His new work will be closely
identified with the old, the Arkwright Company being one of the
Associated Factory Mutuals, as they are commonly known. In fact,
it is the second company of the Association in point of siie, and,
together with the Boston Manufacturers' Mutual Fire Insurance
Company, of which Kunhardt of our class was elected vice-president
last year, carries over one-quarter the total insurance in the nine-
teen companies. It may not be amiss to mention that since 1890
the science of fire protection has made its greatest strides in this coun-
try, although, in spite of this, the appalling waste by fire continues to
mcrease, all of which prevents reduction in rates of insurance on the
ordinary property in cities and towns. During this same period,
by the encouragement of improved methods of construction and pro-
tection,— and French has done his share of the work, — these Factory
Mutual Companies have succeeded in reducing the insurance cost on
factory property from an average of about 25 cents in the period
immediately preceding 1890 to an average of but little over 7 cents
per hundred dollars of insurance, the actual cost in the last ten years
varying for the different classes of property between 3^ and 10 cents
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per hundred dollars of insurance. — Henry Howard has lately re-
turned from a trip abroad, taken largely in business interests. —
W. S. Johnson has resigned his position as assistant engineer to the
Massachusetts State Board of Health, and will enter private practice.
He is now at work on plans for a water purification plant for the
city of South Norwalk, Conn. The works will have a capacity of
3,000,000 gallons per day. His office will be at No. loi Tremont
Street, Boston. — W. H. Kilham has taken a prominent part in the
preparation of the recently published '^ Report made to the Boston
Society of Architects by its Committee on Municipal Improve-
ments.'' The purpose of this committee was ''to collect and study
any plans ... for making Boston now, and, as it grows larger, more
convenient for its inhabitants, better adapted for commerce, and
more beautiful in appearance.'* In a ''Diagnosis of the Case"
Kilham gives his opinion of the reason for the unsymmetrical growth
of the city. It is caused: "First, by the great areas of unoccupied
space (I^n<l ^^^ water) which lie in the very heart of the city,
cutting o(F sections from each other and preventing communication.
Second, by too restrictive building laws, both as to height and ma-
terial, which are largely responsible for the non-development of some
of these lands, although at the same time they allow a belt of inflam-
mable dwellings in the outer wards, and drive many people to
Brookline, Newton, Cambridge, etc., where their taxable property
as well as their good qualities of citizenship are lost to Boston."
These ideas are then enlarged upon, and the "Diagnosis" closes
with the following pertinent remarks: "In short, to improve Boston,
consolidate the population by filling the gaps in the city plan.
Avoid congestion by enlarging the business district, and keep within
the city limits the prosperous and educated class that now goes to
the suburbs." An inner and an outer system of boulevards encir-
cling the city and connecting the nearer suburbs are among the rem-
edies suggested, as well as some changes in the development of the
Fenway. That '89 has played an important part in the study of
a question which is bound to compel more and more attention on the
part of the people of Boston is attested further by the part which
J. E. Chandler took in the report of this same committee. On April
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4, in connection with the Boston Library Free Lecture Course, Kil-
ham will deliver a lecture on "Spanish Cathedrals." — W. W. Lewis
is now chairman of the Board of Water Commissioners of Hyde
Park, Mass. — At the January meeting of the American Institute of
Architects, held in Washington, D.C., J. L. Mauran was elected a
director of the Institute. — W. G. Plumer is in the leather business,
and his address is Girard, Penn. — Through misinformation and
ignorance on the part of the class secretary a reference was made
in the last number of the Review which implied that F. E. Sanborn
is still at Tufts College. Such is not the case; and in a letter recently
received he states that in addition to his regular work as Professor
of Industrial Arts in Ohio State University he is now a member of a
recently organized company for carrying on a consulting engineering
practice- — A new reprint of "Industrial Chemistry," by Professor
Thorp, will shortly appear from the press of the Macmillan Company.
Professor Thorp is this year in charge of that portion of the second-
year work in Analytical Chemistry taken by Courses V., VIII., X.,
and Xil. — G. C. Wales has recently dissolved one partnership
and formed a secondl He was married in April last, and is now
in business on an independent basis at No. 15 Beacon Street, Boston.
— Jasper Whiting is at Rumford Falls, Me., engaged in experiment-
ing upon a new chlorine process for the manufacture of caustic
soda and bleaching powder .^Frederick E. Woodbury is connected
with the Milwaukee Coke and Gas Company. His address is 23
University Building, Lock Box 1619, Milwaukee, Wis.^Sanford
s recently removed into new offices at Newton
During the past year he has been engaged upon
o concrete and reinforced concrete in Massachu-
and Pennsylvania. "Concrete, Plain and Rein-
r and Thompson, is now selling in its sixth thou-
lal record for a technical book. — Schuyler
E. Thorn ps{
Highlands, Mass.
projects relating
setts, New York,
forced," by Tayl(
sand, — a somewhat
Hazard is with the New Yotk, New Haven & Hartford Railroad,
in charge of four-tracking and electrifying the Harlem Division. —
J. P. B. Fiskc, vice-president of Fiske & Co., Inc., is located in
the Flatiron Building, New York City, but his family is still living
in Auburndale, Mass.
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1S90.
Georgb L. Gilmore, Sec^ Lexington, Mass.
The foUowing is from the Boston Post of February 23d: —
Professor Gaiy N. Calkins, Ph.D., a graduate of the Nfassachusetts
Insdtitte of Techiiolog)r in 1890, and for several years professor of inverte-
brate xoologjr at Columbia University, has just been appointed to the new
chair of protozoology, the study of the lowest form of animal life, re-
centlT created at Columbia, at the last meeting of the trustees.
This chair is the first of its kind in the United States and the second in
the EngUsh-speaking world, the first, at the University College at London,
having been founded only a few months ago.
1892.
Prof. Wiluam A. Johnson, Sec, Mass. Inst, of Tech., Boston.
The following changes in address have been received since the
last issue of the Review. B. P. DuBois, United States steamship
"Missouri," care Postmaster, New York, N.Y. — P. A. Hopkins,
801 Provident Building, 50 South 4th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. —
S. B. Ely, 5122 Pembroke Place, Pittsburg, Pa.— A. G. Randlett,
Pacific Coast Oil Company, Division B, Oakland, Cal.
1893.
Frederic H. Fay, Sec, 60 City Hall, Boston.
At the Boston City Club, January 23, an informal luncheon was
given by Leo W. Pickert, class president, to Joseph W. Ellms, of
Cincinnati, Ohio. Ellms has been located at Cincinnati for the
last nine years, and for eight years has been chemist for the Com-
missioners of Water Works of that city. Present at the luncheon
were Bemis, Crosby, Dawes, Ellms, Fay, F. B. Forbes, Keith, A. L.
Kendall, H. A. Morss, and Pickert. — An informal class dinner was
held at the Boston City Club on the 22d of March. In the evening.
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237
n the invitation of Charles Garrison, '91, the members attended
a private recital of the chorakejo at Chipman Hall, Tremont Temple.
After the recital the members adjourned to the Boston City Club,
where the remainder of the evening was spent in a social way. Those
present were: Barnes, Blood, S, A. Breed, Densmore, Fay, Glidden,
Keith, F. B. Kendall, Keyes, Lamb, E. S. Page, Pickert, Reynolds,
Taimor, Taylor, and Thorndike ('94). — Albert Richard Beddall,
M.D., is located at 5319 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. — Maurice
B. Biscoe, architect, who removed to Denver, Col., not long ago,
and has opened an office in (he Commonwealth Building of that
city, is the newly elected secretary of the Rocky Mountain Tech-
nology Club. — Farley G. Clark is superintendent of motive power
of the Pennsylvania, New York & Long Island R.R. His address
is Founh and Front Streets, Long Island City, N.Y. — Nathaniel
R. Craighill has a position as electrical and mechanical engineer
with the Mechanical Apphance Company, Milwaukee, Wis. — W. W.
Crosby is with F. W. Dean, 53 State Street, and devotes his time
principally to problems connected with the organization and design
of textile mills. — Herbert N. Dawes, vice-president of the Nighdng-
gale & Childs Company, has recently become secretary, also, of
the Dominion Asbestos Company, Limited. His office has been
moved to 205 Congress Street, Boston. — James Vaughan Dennett,
cabinet maker and furniture designer, formerly of Hingham, is lo-
cated at South Framingham, Mass. — Something of Arthur Farwell's
work in behalf of American music, as composer, lecturer, and editor
of the ffa-ffan Press, is already known to the readers of the Review,
By diligent and painstaking research he has brought to light and
preserved in permanent form much in American folk-song. Speak-
ing of a lecture given by him on the 22c) of March, the Boston Tran-
script of the following day said : —
A brilliant audience assembled at the Tuileries Ian evening at the joint
meeting of the American Folk-lore Society and the American Music Society
to linen to the lecture of Arthur Farwell on "American Music." It is a
tubject about which there has been much controversy, the faces of many
musidans being unalterably set towards Europe. T\\\% is no longer neces-
nty.for in almott everything else we have set up standards of out own. We
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have, however, a great cosmopolitan coimtiyy a bring^ig together of many
elements, each of which is giving its best to us in divers ways, and will, if
called upon, give its best to us in the way of music. Illustrations on die
piano showed that Russia, Scandinavia, France, Germany, and the like
have schools in which not only the folk-song, which is the basis, but the
treatment, is peculiar to that nation. We can recognize many of these styles
at once.
In America the case is veiy different, for not only are there the many for-
eign elements which are being assimilated, but there are many sources of
folk-song. In the South there is the creole and the negro. Dvorak found
among the Seminoles melodies that pleased him, although his great sym-
phony work was done with negro melodies. In the West there is the cow-
boy influence which has developed its rude songs, there are everywhere the
Indians, and on the West coast there is the Spanish. Elach of these has its
own characteristic themadc material for music, and all have claim for
recognidon. The speaker, therefore, believes that the rime has come for
an American music, and that it will be an expression of liberty, just as all our
insdturions are founded on the same broad principle.
The musical illustrarions of the evening were, the greater pordon of them,
setdngs made by Mr. Farwell, selecdng themes which are well known or
have been found by him in his researches. The numbers evinced surprising
research, and demanded much travel and study for their coUecdon. They
included "Moanin' Dove," a negro song, a theme from Vancouver, two
setdngs of Omaha melodies, one of which, ''The Old Man's Love Song,
is pardcularly striking and plaindve; "Bury me out on the Lone Prairee,
a cow-boy melody, a suite of airs from a ceremony of the Omahas and a
Navajo war dance. These in part were presented by Mr. Farwell at the
piano, while in the way of a surprise to the company, Qarence Wilson, who
has evinced great interest in the development of this work, sang with splen-
did voice the darky song, the cow-boy song, one from the West coast, with
its prevailing Spanish rhythm, and the striking Zuni invocadon to the sun.
— Ira J. Francis is sales agent of the John A. Roebling Sons Com-
pany at 326 East Market Street, Los Angeles, Cal. — Edward McKim
Hagar, president of the Universal Portland Cement Company, will
be located after May i in the Commercial Bank Building, Chicago.
His company has furnished about eighty thousand barrels of cement
for the Montgomery Ward & Co.'s new building in Chicago. This
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building is said to be the largest reinforced concrete structure in
the world, — Charles H, Johnson is the civil engineer in charge of the
making (in concrete) of a large relief map of the Panama Canal at
the Jamestown Exposition. — Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Ellis, of
Newtonville, Mass., announce the engagement of their daughter.
Miss Annie Claflin Ellis, to Frederic Hale Keyes. — The address of
Albert T. Marshall, refrigerating engineer, is 630 Capitol Avenue,
Hartford, Conn. — Benjamin M. Mitchell has returned from Jo-
hannesburg, South Africa, where for several years he has been assist-
ant general manager for Eraser & Chalmers, Limited, His present
address is 244 Lafayette Avenue, Passaic, N.J, At the Technology
Club of New York, in March, Mitchell gave a talk upon his experi-
ences in the Boer War, in which he held a commission in the British
army. — Edward Gardner Pease is engaged in the manufacture of
engines, steam litters' supplies, and cotton and linseed oil machinery
at the Buckeye Iron and Brass Works, Dayton, Ohio. — Edward
Bryant Randall, formerly of Chicago, has gone into mining work.
His address is care Big Creek Gold Mining Company, Limited,
Salmon, Ida. — Charles M. SpofFord, professor of civil engineering
at the Polytechnic Institute, Brooklyn, N.Y., intends to spend the
•ummer abroad, in company with his family, visiting England,
France, Switzerland, where most of their time will be spent, and
Germany. — Charles W. Taintor, formerly bond salesman with Will-
iam A. Read k Co., has recently become associated with the firm
of Tucker, Hayes & Co., bankers and brokers, in charge of their
newly opened bond department. — S. Edgar Whitaker, electric rail-
way engineer, is office manager for The American Society of
Mechanical Engineers at the new Engineers Building, 29 Weet
Thirty-ninth Street, New York City.
1895.
H, K. Barkows, S«., 6 Beacon Street, Boston.
f Haven announces that he will continue his association with Mr.
I F. W. Dean, formerly of Dean & Main, at 53 State Street, Boston,
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for the maintenance of a department in refrigerating engineering
and its allied branches. He will give attention to the design of cold
storage warehouses, power houses, cooling and freezing plants, to
reports, tests, consultations, etc. Haven has had an extensive
experience in matters pertaining to refrigeration gained with the
Quincy Market Cold Storage Company and later with Dean &
Main. — ^W. S. Williams has been recently made purchasing agent
for the Arnold Print Works at North Adams, Mass. He announces
the birth of a daughter, Florence Dorothea, bom January 7. —
Cobum is with the Illinois Steel Company at their South Works,
learning the running of an open hearth furnace. His address is
88th and Buffalo Avenue, South Chicago, 111. — Fran9ois E. Matthes
writes the secretary as follows: —
My address from now on will be United States Geological Survey, Wash-
ington, D.C. Have completed my Yosemite map, and am starting back
to the East via the Southern States, making a number of stops on the way
to inspect topographic field parties, especially in Arizona, New Mexico,
and Texas. Wish I could be present at the class meeting.
— H. D. Jackson reports change of office address from 4 State Street
to 88 Broad Street, Boston, where he will have enlarged office room
and increased facilities for work. He is busy as an electrical engi-
neer, making power tests and investigating plants for brokers, etc.;
is also doing experimental work to improve the operation of a weav-
ing machine. — Dyer is a contractor and builder, with offices in the
Albany Trust Company Building at Albany, N.Y. After leaving
the Institute, he was for some time with Jonathan Clark & Sons,
builders, of Chicago (of which firm F. W. Clark, M. I. T. *8o, is a
member), and superintended the construction of buildings in various
parts of the country, notably the Albany Savings Bank Building
and Ten Eyck Hotel in Albany, the Park Building in Pittsburg,
etc. Some six or seven years ago Dyer started in for himself at
Albany, and is now doing work all through Eastern and Southern
New York. He has recently completed "The Hampton" in Albany,
a very attractive-looking eight-story hotel, with brown sandstone
front and of the latest up-to-date form of construction. — Hunt is
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241
once more in Boston, being located
as assistant electrical engineer for t
Company and Boston & Northern !
the last three years he has been i
engineering assistant to the generi
Traction, Light, and Power Ci
most important 1
power plants and
is that at Garvin's Falls, one of the finest
S4 State Street, Room 521,
Railway
rn Street Railway Company. For
;n at Manchester, N.H., acting as
neral manager of the Manchester
pany. This company is one of the
Merrimac River, and operates four water
steam power plant. One of their newer plants
ileges upon the Merri-
mac River. Hunt's new held of work is largely along t
lines, although there is also considerable engineering work in con-
nection with the operation and maintenance of these two roads. —
Howe is at Columbus, Ohio, as resident engineer, in charge of the
construction of the Water Purification Works Pumping Station. —
Swift is department engineer on the Board of Water Supply for
New York City, his present address being Cornwall-on-Hudson,
N.Y.— Gay reports change of address to Union Club, New
York, — Gardiner is now at Baltimore, 319 Equitable Building. —
Far<]uhar is at Santa Monica, Cal. — Wolfe's address is now 16
Orange Avenue, Cranford, N. J.— Alden is at Hotel Lincoln, Colum-
bus, Ohio. He is in charge of long-distance work of the American
Telegraph and Telephone Company in Ohio. — Ames is at 17 Fair-
field Place, Yonkers, N.Y. — Blodgett reports change of address to
24 State Street, New York.— J. H. Bourne is now at 2 St. James
Avenue, Bradford, Mass.— Brackett is still with the J. L. Mon
Iron Works. They have recently moved to I20 5th Avenue, N.Y.
— S. K. Oapp is at Brown Station. N.Y., where he is engaged as
assistant engineer on the Board of Water Supply for New York
City.— C. H. Clark has recently moved his business to 88 Broad
Street, Boston, Mass.— Crafts is now at Oberhn, Ohio. — Dickerman
is at 1 1 10 Mound Street, Madison, Wis. He is assistant professor
of chemical engineering at the University of Wisconsin. — L.A.
^bbot is now in the engineering department of the American Loco-
motive Company at Schenectady, N. Y. — McManus is in contract-
ing work, principally on railroads in Canada, and is now at St.
<^asimer, Portneuf County, Quebec. — Libby is back again in the
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East, and is at 328 Forest Park Avenue, Springfield, Mass. —
Sherman has given his time since graduation chiefly to the com-
piling, editing, and publishing of technical books, and has of late
made a specialty of engineering and mechanical catalogues. This
double training, in technical work and in the details of publishing,
appears to aSbrd a basis for effective catalogue work, and manu-
facturers of machinery appreciate the advantage of having the
preparation of their catalogues in the hands of a technical gradate
trained in advertising and publishing methods. The work appears
to constitute a unique and valuable specialty, for ^ich, however,
many years of close preparatory work have been requisite. Sher-
man's offices are at 6 Beacon Street, Boston. — ^A meeting of the
class was held on February 5 at the Technology Qub, there
being present F. A. Bourne, J. H. Bourne, Hunt, Jackson, President
£. A. Tucker, and the secretary. It was voted to amend Article I.
of the Constitution by striking out the words, ''All students who
have taken a majority of studies with the class of '95 for two or
more years," and substituting, ''All students ^o have appeared
upon the records of the Institute as taking one or more subjects
with the class shall be considered members, except when electing
otherwise." So that this article will now read, "All students who
have taken a degree with the class shall be considered its members,
and all students who have appeared upon the records of the Insti-
tute as taking one or more subjects with the class shall be consid-
ered members, except when electing otherwise." Under Article
VIII. of the Class Constitution the above amendment to Article I.
is now operative, having been approved by vote at two successive
meetings. A notice of this change will shortly be sent to all mem-
bers of '95 (as thus redefined) to procure an up-to-date list of these.
It was also voted to instruct the secretary to call to the attention
of the Association of Class Secretaries at some future meeting this
action of the class in thus enlarging its membership by including
men who have been affiliated with it, as a measure which should
perhaps be considered for adoption by other classes. A dozen or
more men expressed their intention of being present at this meet-
ing, but, owing to the severe storm which prevailed, did not
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Although numbers 1
[all.
very pies
was spent, during which a telegram of greeting was received from
Lonngren at Pueblo, Col., as follows: "Greetings from the Rocky
Mountains to Class of Ninety-five."
^^1 Edward S. Mansfield, Sec, yo State Street, Boston.
On the 15th of January E. C. Hultman was married to Elizabeth
Blake at 21Q Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill. After May I
Mr. and Mrs. Hultman will be at home at 219 Washington Street,
Quincy, Mass. — N. C. Grover, formerly of Washington, D.C., has
recently moved to 81 North i8th Street, East Orange, N.J. — On
March 12 H. A. Pressey, of Washington, D.C., delivered an
address before the National Geographic Society of Washington, on
"Utilizing the Surface Waters of the United States for Power." — On
Sept. 13, 1906, a
live in North Hai
nounced that he n
living in Philadelphia
Cannon is e
, Mass.—
) Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Brooks, who
-Word from A. W. Crawford an-
married early in 1906 to Miss Cohen, and is
, Pa., where he is practising law. — Lewis T.
n the practice of architecture in Salt Lake City,
Utah. — A. L. Drum has left the Chicago & Milwaukee Electric
Railway, and is now in business as a consulting engineer, with an
office in the American Trust Building in Chicago, III, — A. K.
Downes has left the Weber Railway Joint Company, and has ac-
cepted the position of assistant construction superintendent with
J. G. White & Co. of New York.— Henry Gardner, of Pittsburg.
Pa., was married to Miss Julia Streeter, of Concord, N.H.. on
Sept. 29, 1906. They are now residing at "The Cornell" on
Thomas Boulevard, Pittsburg.— On Oct. 23. 1906, Max Hellman
was married to Miss Helen Schwab. Their home address is now
4256 West Pine Street, St. Louis. Mo. — James H. Haste, manager
of the Kodak Park Works of the Eastman Kodak Company, was
married on Nov. 25, 1906, to Miss Hannah M. HinchclifFe, and
now resides at 4 Gorsline Street, Rochester. N.Y. — Henry A. Sher-
1.
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man was married to Miss Lillian J. Wright on Jan. 2, 1907. Their
home address is 9 Chauncy Place, Jamaica Plain. — John H. Willis
was married to Miss Gertrude A. Ball on Oct. 10, 1906. Mr. and
Mrs. Willis are now at home at 1430 Arch Street, Berkeley, Cal. —
On May i the secretary contemplates changing his office from 70
State Street to 39 Boylston, where he will be glad to see any '96
men or receive news of their whereabouts.
1897.
John A. Collins, Jr., Sec.^ 74 Saunders Street, Lawrence, Mass.
The secretary has sent out a circular letter with a reply data sheet,
and he asks that members return these sheets promptly, thus aiding
him in his work. — John E. Carty (L), formerly with the sewer de-
partment, city of Boston, is now in the engineering department. —
Charles L. W. Pettee (V.) is a member of the Hartford Laboratory
Company, Hartford, Conn., that does general analytical work,
particularly steel, iron, coals, and oils. He has twice received the
appointment of "State Chemist," each time being for two years.
In March of this year he was appointed by the Bureau of Internal
Revenue, Treasury Department, chemist for denaturants for the
Connecticut district. — James M. Brown (II. )> formerly with the
Stirling Consolidated Boiler Company, Mansfield, Ohio, is now
assistant general manager of the Casey-Hedges Company, Chatta-
nooga, Tenn. — William E. Reed (VI.), who is with the Westinghouse
Electric and Manufacturing Company, has direct charge of the design
of all induction motors put out by this company. — Harry B. Hunt
(II.) is manager of the electric locomotive and truck department
of the American Locomotive Company, Schenectady. — A. E. Kim-
berly, who is in Columbus, Ohio, with the Ohio State Board of
Health, working on sewage purification and water softening, has
since January of this year been working in collaboration with the
United States Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Plant Industry.
— Walter Humphreys (II.)> registrar of the Institute, has been
appointed instructor in mechanism, in addition to his regular duties.
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245
— T. C. Atwcwd (1.) is designing engineer with the Board of Water
Supply, New York City.
Prof. C.-E. A. Winslow, Sec, Hotel Oxford, Boston.
Cofiin is now instructor in physics in the college of the City of
New York. His home address is 17 Lexington Avenue. — Page has
moved out to Sedaiia, Col., acting there as resident engineer of the
E. I. Du Pont Company. — Zimmerman has left Chicago, and is
now at lioi Hennen Building, New Orleans, as contracting agent
for the American Bridge Company of New York. — Dr. F. L. Rich-
ardson has taken an olBce at 1074 Boylston Street, near Massachu-
setts Avenue. — Shedd is now at 6512 Stewart Avenue, Chicago. He
is inspector of iron bridge erection for the Chicago & North West-
ern.— Byam is superintending the construction in the electric zone
of the Grand Central Station, New York. — Streng has moved to
Louisville, Ky., as chief engineer of the Kentucky Electric Com-
pany, with address at 1525 Third Avenue. — Treat sends his address
as 398 Spring Street, Portland, Me.— Philbrick has left Chicago for
the west coast, and may be reached at the Spokane Club, Spokane,
Wash. — Sawtelle is now with the American Telephone and Tele-
graph Company, 125 Milk Street, Boston. — Everett has moved to
Seattle, and is practising architecture at 426 Walker Building,
Seattle, Wash. — Dr. H. W. Jones has accepted an appointment as
surgeon in the United States army, and is now on duty in Manila. —
Hayden is now in Denver, at 303 Colorado Building.— Monteith has
left Boston for the Pacihc coast, to take an appointment as superin-
tendent of parks in Portland, Ore. — Spaulding sends a new address,
28 West Street, Pittsfield, Mass. He is junior member of the firm
of Barnes & Spaulding, civil engineers and surveyors. — Bacon is
locating engineer for the La Dicha & Pacific Railroad at Apartado
25, Acapuico, Guerrero, Mex. — Booth is also in Mexico with the
Montezuma Copper Company at Nacozari, Sonora, Mex.^ — Bergen
has travelled in the opposite direction, to take a position with the
Yukon Consolidated Gold Fields Company and North-west Hydrau-
I I lUUHi \.^nBoiidati
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lie Mining Company at Dawscm, Yukon, Canada (Box 940). —
Draper is now at Chrome, N. J., with the United States Metals Re-
fining Company. — Crowell has returned to Boston as salesman for
the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company, 716 Board
of Trade Building. — ^Thayer has been appointed instructor in struct-
ural engineering at the Carnegie Technical Schools, Pittsburg.
His address is 712 S. Linden Avenue. — Strickland wrote as follows,
December 4, from the office of the San Juan Light and Transit
Company, San Juan, Porto
Have just spent a few hours reading die July and October issues of the
Review, in the former of which you had me down as being in the construe-
tioD department of the chief engineer of the Susquehanna Central Railway
Company of Pennsylvania. As a matter of fact, / was the chief engineer^
being the representative of J. G. White & Co. (construction department).
However, that is over, and I am now J. G. White & Co.'s engineer for Porto
Rico.
I have charge of the construction of a new hjdro-dectric plant of 3,000
H. P., including 24 feet concrete dam, 2,300 feet tunnel, power^iouse trans-
mission line, and sub-stations, etc. Am also making surveys for the exten-
sion of the above railroad to be electrically operated. I am wrestling with
Spanish and ignorant engineers and laborers, but expect to get results soon.
On the 26th of December Strickland was married at St. John's
Church, San Juan, to Miss Margaret Field Lewis, daughter of Mrs.
George Lewis. — Danforth, in response to a pressing request for in-
formation, from the secretary, writes as follows: —
Up to about two years ago I was in Pittsburg, following the straight and
narrow path of an assistant mechanical engineer in the offices of the West-
inghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company. My health was not of
the best, thanks to the smoky climate and the confinement, so I came East,
and became an inspector on a large concrete sewer which was being put in
for the city of Salem. The work agreed with me; and somehow I seemed
to agree with the engineers in charge well enough that I was given charge
in succession of the placing of some 2,000 feet of 5-foot C. I. pipe across
a neck of Salem Harbor, then of about 10,000 feet of 30-inch C. I. pipe in
water from 8 feet to 35 feet deep at low tide, and finally of two secdons.
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247
about 4,000 feel, of 60-i
The placing of the 30-inch pipi
noiewoithy in that ihe joi
over jme, just lite a wan
other piece of work of this
Late last fall 1 made s(
general contracting bus
n the pipe -
through bad ground near tide-
t into the harbor was specially
e all made with hot lead poured
ie joint, and also because there is but one
on the Atlantic coast.
business arrangements by which I started a
ipecializing on concrete work, and have -so
far done a section of 48 inch concrete sewer for the city of Salem and a high-
way bridge at Waters River, Danvers, Mass., for Essex County, and I am
figuring several jobs which will be let next month, among them being a con*
Crete dam, another piece of concrete sewer, and the concrete pieces for an
iron bridge.
— On Saturday, March 2, a very pleasant reunion was held at the
Tech Union in joint session with the ten-year class of 1908. The
following account is extracted from the Teeb of March 4: —
'98 and '08 started a new custom in great style Saturday evening at their
tlommers at the Union. Ninety men were present, tvfcnty-iwo of them
being '98 men, and five members of the University of Maine basLet-hall
team. Professor C.-E. A. Winslow, secretary of 1898, and H. T. Gerrish,
president of 1908, acted as loastm asters.
The speakers were Professor Winslow, A. A. Packard, H. L. Cobum,
W. H. Godfrey, K. W. Waterson, and D. W. Edgerly, of the class of 1898,
and G. T. Glover and Kun Vonnegut, of the class of 1908.
During the dinner a telegram was sent to the North-western Alumni Asso-
ciation, which was holding a dinner at the University Club, Chicago. The
telegtam said : " '08 and '98 dining at Tech Union pause before their sixth
beet to send greetings."
Professor Winslow gave a new definition for Tech spirit in his speech.
He said that the Tech spirit is the scientific spirit, whichno one but scientists
and engineers possess. The scientist feels that there are certain faas con-
cerning the world, and he learns these facts, so as to control the world. The
world i« a fact, and, far from being ignored, must be studied.
It used to be a fact that the talkers and thinkers ran the world, but now
rs, who know facts and go by them, ate coming
iahle.
These men are working to make the world r
"At Yale," said Professor Winslow, "they have a custom of standing up
d saying, 'For God, for Country, and for Vale.' It is a fine thing, but
I "J\t Yaie, said fto
L aad saying, 'For God,
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I think we can have a better motive for our life, — 'For Truth, for Service,
for Technology.* "
1899.
Hervey J. Skinner, Sec, 93 Broad Street, Boston.
Arthur I. Kendall has resigned his position at Panama, where he
was connected with the Board of Health Laboratory of the Isthmian
Canal Zone, and is now director of the Florida State Bacteriological
Laboratory. — ^W. A. Kingman reports the arrival of a young lady
into his home on Dec. 23, 1906. The new-comer bears the name
Elizabeth Alden Kingman. — ^A. A. Reynolds died at Altadena, Cal.,
on Sept. 14, 1906, aged thirty-three years. Reynolds was also a
Williams ('97) man, and after leaving the Institute was an instructor
at Williams. — ^W. S. Newell was married Jan. 23, 1907, to Miss
Caroline Elizabeth Moulton, daughter of the Hon. George Moulton,
of Bath, Me. The wedding took place at the Central Congregational
Church, Bath. Mr. and Mrs. Newell made an extended trip through
Cuba immediately after their marriage. — Harry L. Morse, now a
lieutenant in the United States Army, is located at Fortress Monroe,
Va. — ^W. H. SutlifF, who is with the Trussed Steel Concrete Com-
pany, has been transferred from Detroit to Cleveland. — ^Among the
bulletins of the United States Geological Survey may be found
several references to the work of W. C. Phalen. Bulletin 285 con-
tains a paper by Phalen on the coal resources of the Kenova Quad-
rangle in Kentucky. In the same bulletin are accounts of Phalen's
work on the clay resources of North-eastern Kentucky and the
copper deposits near Luray, Va. Another paper by Phalen appeared
in Economic Geology, July, 1906, on the "Origin and Occurrence
of Certain Iron Ores of North-eastern Kentucky." Phalen also
reports the birth of a "skidoo" baby, Walter Clifton, born Sept.
23, 1906. — ^W. Scott Matheson's present address is Seattle, Wash.
He has recently gone to Seattle from Nevada. — ^Announcement was
received at the secretary's office recently of the death of James S.
Barber, Sept. 15, 1900. — Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Sawtelle are receiv-
ing congratulations on the birth of a daughter, Louise Kaler Sawtelle^
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249
Jan. 20, 1907. — C. Gardner Barry writes from New York that he is
sdll spending most of his time in the Pennsylvania tunnels, and that
the connpressed air agrees with him.^ — Among the recent publications
of the United States Geological Survey are Water Supply and Irriga-
tion Papers, No. 189 by E. B. Phelps, on "The Prevention of
Stream Pollution by Strawboard Wastes," also No. 185 by E. B.
Phelps and C.-E. A. Winslow, on "Investigations on the Purifica-
tion of Boston Sewage." The latter paper contains a history of the
Sewage Disposal Problem. — Haven Sawyer was in Boston for a
few days in March. Sawyer is at present developing a mining
property in Idaho. — The engagement has lately been announced of
Edwin F. Samuels to Miss Kate Tindall, of Washington, D.C.
Samuels has resigned his position as examiner in the United States
Patent Office, and is now with Stuart & Stuart, patent attorneys,
in Baltimore.
1900.
Richard Wastcoat, Sec, Dedham, Mass.
The secretary's want ad. in the last number, asking for informa-
tion and items of interest about class members, developed no "un-
solicited testimonials." Now the c|uestion arises whether to increase
the space or try some other method. The latter would seem to be
the course to take, and the secretary is open for suggestions. In
running over a catalogue that the secretary has made up, showing
the location of the men according to States, he thought it might be
interesting to start Down East, in Maine, and take a trip around
the United States. Staning in Maine, we find Burroughs (K.) in
Rumford Falls and Moody (XIII.) in Bath. Jumping over to
New Hampshire, Pitcher (II.) is in Keene, Richardson is in Pel-
ham, Everett (I.) and I. Osgood (II.) in Concord. Then down
to the "Hub," Bowditch, Brown, Briggs, Charles. Cotting, Gibbs,
Jennings, Russell, Stearns, Wastcoat, Wedlock, Weeden, and
Cutting, all of Course I.; Ashley, Burnham, Graff. Hodson,
Learnard, Lingley, Smith, Walworth, Warren, and Horton, of
Course II.; Emery (III.), Beckman, Kattclle, and Rand, Course
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IV.; McCrudden, Lewis, and Melcher, V.; Neall, Penard, and
Corliss, VI.; Peck, VIII.; Draper, Howe, and Weeks, IX.; Brig-
ham, X. ; Simpson and Wentforth, XIII. Scattered over the State,
Adams and Ripley (V.) are in Lawrence; Conant (VI.), Newbury-
port; Brock (VIII.), Worcester; Fitch (V.), Peabody; HapgQod
(VI.), Lynn; Crowell (I.), East Dennis; and Borden (II.)) in
Fall River. Rhode Island has French (V.) in Providence and
Sherman (IV.) in Westerly. Ansonia is probably the most at-
tractive place in Connecticut, for Suhr (II.) and Schneller (II.)
were there at last accounts. "Manhattan Isle" is being well
cared for by Hamlin, Harps, Jouett, Searle, Redman, Suter, Tuck,
and Tudbury, of Course I.; Brooks, Goodridge, McGowan, and
Zeigler, Course II.; Clow, Pigeon, and Van Merrick, IV.; Ellis,
v.; Blair, Hall, Keith, and Hopkins, VI.; Brown, X.; Barney and
Wyman, XIII. Up State there is Stone (I.) in Cold Springs, Hooper
(Kill.) and Fulton (VI.) in Albany, Chase (II.) and Ingalls (II.)
in Syracuse, Hopeman (IV.) in Rochester, Silverman (VI.) in Olean,
Sanders (V.) and Vogel (I.) in Buffalo. Going over into Jersey,
Reimer (I.) is in East Orange, and Edson (II.) in Elizabethport.
In Pennsylvania, Philadelphia leads in numbers, with Miller, I.;
Maxfield, II.; Brown, VI.; Conant, VII.; Hussey, Macpherson,
and Rossmassler, XIII. Scattered among the other cities, Camp-
bell (III.) and Witherell (XIII.) are in Harrisburg, Seaver (I.) in
Pittsburg, Briggs (XIII.) in McKeesport, Price (IV.) in Pencoyd,
Badlam (III.) in Steelton, and Morgan (VII.) in York. Keeping
further South, Luyties (11.) is in Baltimore, Md., and Stratton
(IV.) and Southworth (IV.) are in Annapolis. Smith (I.), Gard-
ner (II.), Lawrence (IV.), and Cady (VI.) are in Washington;
Thurber (I.) and Dean (VI.) are in Norfolk, Va.; Ashley (X.) is
in Newall, W. Va.; Collier (VI.) and Walker ,(IV.) are both in
Atlanta, Ga., Chaffee (IV.) in Birmingham, Ala., Porter (XI.)
in New Orleans, La.; Littlefield (VI.) is in Nashville, and Ste-
vens (III.) in Copperhill, Tenn. Coming back into the Central
States, Brown (V.) and Buffum (II.) are in Cleveland, Ohio,
Mead (X.) in Dayton, Rapp (IV.) and Thayer (V.) in Cincinnati,
and Dorey (III.) in Newark. Going west into Indiana, Davis
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fix.) is in Lafayette, and Fosdick (Xl.) in Indianapolis. In Illi-
nois, Chicago leads all the Western cities, claiming Chase and
Leonard, I.; Schmidt and Hough, II.; Jackson, IV.; Cayvan and
Hoibrook, v.; Barton and Herbert. VI.; Hall, VII.; Merrell, X.
The remaining States west of the Mississippi claim only one or
two men, and there are many miles between them. Root (III-) is
in Hazel Green, Wis., Balcom (V.) in Ann Arbor, and Perry
(II.), Grand Rapids, Mich. In Minnesota, Sperry (II.) is in
Minneapolis. Manley (II.) is in Kansas City, K.an., and Clausen
(IV.) in Davenport, la. Down in Texas, Conant (VI.) is in
Dallas, and Paul (l\.) over in Mesilla Park, N.M. In Colorado,
Gauss (IX.) is at Colorado Springs, Batcheller (III.) in Smuggler,
and Moulton aH) in Telluride. Johnson (111.) is at Millers, Nev..
and Roberts (III.) at Great Falls, Mont. Down the Pacific Coast
Seattle, Wash., leads with Allen and Frink, 11.; Bugbee, HI.; and
Hunt, XIIL; and N. Yakima claims Oxnard, L; Plummer (HI.) is
in Placerville, Cal., Barker (VI.) in Ventura, While (I.) in Los
Angeles, Cook (I.) at Cavite, P.L, and Knight (V.) in Porto Rico.
And, in foreign countries, Gallagher (VI.) is in Germany, Stewart
and Ford (IV.) in France, Hirokawa (VI, ) in Japan, Patch (X.)
in Syria, Mott-Smith (VI.) in Italy, Kendall (VII.) in Panama,
Shapley (X.) in Cuba. Clary, Elbert, and Tweedy (111.) in Mex-
ico, and Keay (IL), Leach (HL), and Johnson (X.) in Canada.—
Brooks (11.) writes as follows;—
All ihar I can give you now is that I have bten commissioned lieutenant
in the Naval Militia as engineer officer of the United States steamship
"NeTvark" (900 H. P.), and in compliance with the recent law I have
been examined, and now hold a license as Marine Chief Engineer for
unlimited horse-power.
The Naval Milida, as I have said before, offers an exceptional oppor-
tunity to young men who desire to augment their theory by a practical
eipeiience in the highest branch of steam engineering, requiring, as it does,
one night per week during the winter for drill and quizzes on operating
questions. In the summer a two weeks' cruise on a modem man-of-war
pves that familiarity wiih maintenance, operation in emergency, and also
(he handling of men, which a technical man cannot afFon] to be without.
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Any S.B. can start and stop a large eng;ine or a pump or a battery or boilers,
but it requires a life-sized man to keep them running under the difficulties
which arise under ordinary conditions.
— ^And Stearns (I.) has been persuaded to add the following: —
The secretary, after several vain attempts has finally succeeded in drawing
from his friend Steams a meagre and commonplace account of his trip
abroad during two months last summer, — not that there was anjrthing espe-
cially interesting in it to the Review, but because the secretary had not
heard about it first hand himself, and took this means of satisfying his
curiosity, and perhaps incidentally padding his contribution to that '^edi,
editorial.
The trip was most commonplace, — no hairbreadth escapes by sea or
land, no journeys into the "Tenderloin" districts of the great dries visited,
no romance to cause gossip at home. In fact, the trip was conducted on
Puritanical principles throughout, and was more in the nature of a post-
graduate course abroad, which wasn't confined to any one subject in par-
ricular.
Sailing from Boston, via White Star Line, on July 5, the good ship
"Arabic" encountered nothing but smooth seas for eight days, affording
a splendid opportunity for field sports on her broad decks, which was eageriy
taken advantage of by a huge field of entrants of both sexes. The south
coast of Ireland — the first land sighted — ^was green as usual, its rugged
shore line rising rapidly from the sea dll it faded into mountainous heights
in the distance, while at its foot the small fishing vessels with their red-
painted sails lent a certain harmony of contrast to the scene. Save for
a stop off Queenstown to land passengers, nothing of moment occurred
dll noon of the ninth day, when the ship drew alongside the landing stage
at Liverpool and the busde of travel began.
Liverpool was left, with but a cursory glance for the great metropolis,
taking a look at Manchester and its great ship canal on the way. Grim
London, after a week, gave place to a week's oudng "en automobile" in
the south-west of England, followed by a few days in London to get back
to earth again. Then came Paris, Strasburg, Neuhausen, Constance,
Munich, Vienna, Dresden, and Berlin in succession, each of the large
cides conspicuous for its clean, broad, and generally well paved streets, its
fine public and private buildings, its art and historical collecdons, and
perhaps above all, in contrast with the majority of American dnes^ its
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E of hoodlumism and apparent earnestness of purpose of its younger
generation.
With a patting "Auf wiedersehen" from the deck of the "Kronprinz
Wilheltn," Germany was left behind, and it was not without a sense of
relief that Edinburgh was reached a few days later, where a httle "Scotch"
could be enjoyed after the struggle with Flench and German on the Conti-
nent. A nhirlmind tour of the Scottish Lakes proved both interesting and
instructive, making "The Lady of the Lake " take on a reality it never did
in the public schools at home. A look into Wales and grand old Conway
Canle finished sight-seeing abroad, and the "Republic," as she steamed
into Boston Harbor eight days later at sunset, revealed, as a setting for
what had gone before, the most beautiful harbor in the whole world."
-.And now a glimpse from the Far East:—
My dtar Dick.—Vnh
periods, so that I was no
send you some of the det
with Mark Twain that ihi
I sailed from Trisco i
:ly, your letter arrived at one of my si
able to answer at once as requested, but I now
lis of hfe in the Far East. I will begin by saying
tepons of my death have been much exaggerated,
the United States army transport "Sher
Dec, I, 1901. 1 had not looked for a job in that section of the world, but,
as it was offered to me with financial considerations which made the Metro-
politan Water and Sewerage Board, for which I was then working, look
like thirty cents Mex., 1 did not see my way clear to refuse.
The voyage was, for the most part, uneventful, though rou^. We
touched only at Guam for a few hours, so that we were on the water con-
tinuously for rwenty-eight days.
We first struck the Phihppine Island
on a rock in the Straits of San Bernadin
connderably jolted, but no real harm
some of the ladies when they recovered s
tumes in which they had come on deck.
Anyway, they all had life preservers.
We reached Manila without further mishap at about 2.30 p.m. the i8th.
Went ashoie, and found a hotel — of a sort — with much difficulty.
I received my first detail as Supervisor of the Province of Surigoa, and
left for that remote section on January 16, per steamship "Z, Y. de Aldecoa,"
aniving Surigao January 20.
Some lime, when 1 have a month or so to spare, I will narrate to you just
on December 26, at 10.30 p.m..
We struck pretty hard and were
IS done except to the feeUngs of
iutScientiy to remember the co»-
Of these the less said, the better.
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what were the duties of a provincial supervisor. The oflke has been dis-
continued. To put it in few words, he was the provincial goat. To be
more precise, he was member of the Provincial Board (the governing body
of the province, with the governor and treasurer), which body collected
taxes, made appropriations, hired official municipal officers, justices of
the peace, etc., member of the Provincial Board of Health, of the
Board of Tax Pension, of the Board for the Suppression of the Plague of
Locusts, Provincial Engineer and Superintendent of Public Works, janitor
of public buildings, guardian of the jail, winder of the town clock, ac-
countable for all public property, purchasing agent, distributor of supplies,
member of the Local Civil Service Examining Committee, superintendent
of the coal pile, keeper of the pound (commonly known as die Provincial
"Fence"), consulting engineer to the municipalities, member of various
Boards of Survey, etc., etc. In his spare moments he was expected to
acquire all sorts of miscellaneous information, and be ready at a moment's
notice to deliver facts, opinions, and statistics on length and navigabib'ty
of rivers, birth-rate of chickens, manufacture of ardent spirits and textiles,
comparative immorality, species of timber, hemp presses, diseases of live
stock, value of g, mineral deposits, and to decide questions of town boun-
daries, ownership of lost, strayed, or stolen cattle, settle the domestic dis-
putes of the office boy, and various other duties. The above is no idle
dream, but cold facts, and it had to be done usually in Spanish — a language
which I never studied — or in any one of several hundred nations' dialects
which I never tried to learn, — couldn't.
Surigao is on the north-east comer of the Island of Mindanao, 9^ 50' N.,
125^ 30' E. The province covers an area of 13,000 square miles (about
the area of Massachusetts and Connecdcut), has thirty odd towns, five
miles of road, and a populadon of 85,000 (about that of the State of Wyoming
or of Richmond, Va.), which is divided among forty odd tribes, — ^Visayans,
Manobos, Monteses, Mamannas, Bagobos, and the like. Transportation
is mostly by water, and most of the country has never been seen by a white
man.
I arrived in the tail of the big cholera epidemic, got all of it that I wanted,
and my first job was the stamping out of an epidemic of small-pox. This
latter I accomplished by the simple and direct means of girding on my
trusty Colt 44 and personally vaccinating the whole populadon, searching
the houses for cases, and shooing those that had it off to quarantine. Every
native in that section thinks that I am a doctor, and they used to come to
me with all kinds of ills in consequence.
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255
{d of Match, 1903, the pro\incial capital, Surigoa, was entered
by some two hundred bolo-men, savages, escaped convicts, and others
lUider Adriano Concipcion, Edwardo de los Santos, Vincente Atillo, and
others. They came in at 12.30 P.m., scattered a force of fifty artned con-
ns, killed their chief. Captain Clarke,
1 the attack was tnade, and tore up things
ime, and they refrained from killing me,
lear my class when it came to a rapid
rtics, 1 got my six-shooter, and with
mp the outfit. They found us with a
venty yards' range.
Itabulaty (natives), captured theii
who was eating dinner with me whi
generally. I was unarmed at the
because they were not anywhere
sprint. So much for Tech. ath
thre« other Americans tried to j
number of volleys down an open si
but were unable to hit anything except the atmosphere. We then retired
10 the "Palace," and barricaded, but somehow we had managed to throw
■uch a bluff that they did not dare to come near us. The defenders were
ei^t in number, two of them women school-teachers; and we were very
badly armed. There were several hundred of the "Tulisanes," armed with
SpringBeld carbines, but you remember the lectures we used to get on the
military advantages of a bluff. Fortunacely, we held the end of the cable,
and were relieved from Tactoban the next morning. Troops were rushed
in, and the boys in the blue shirts, with the long brown guns with carving-
knives in the ends, very promptly put that little insurrection in the blink.
Six of the leaders were hanged and some sixty of them are now doing time
in Bilibid for their crime. How many went the way of a man who stops
a bullet will never be known, but there were a good-sized mob, I imagine.
After the dust had cleared somewhat, I took a trip down the east coast.
Wat received by a brass band at each town that I enrered.
In August, 1903, [ was transferred to the f'rovince of Cavite, Here I
had a lot of road construcdon on hand, also nothing but rice to pay for my
labor. Rice is a very poor kind of currency, and I had a rime, but succeeded
in gening a good stretch of roads into moderately passable condition.
Cavite was overrun with various kinds of bandits ar this dme, but they
did not bother me for some reason, although 1 went to a good many placet
ihat I should have kept out of, with no company other than my 44 Colt
and my little horse.
In the following May I was transferred to the Bureau of Engineering,
and tent to the Island of Negros to make a survey for some seventy miles of
proposed road. This took about five months, and was strenuous labor..
Most of it was on the slopes of the Volcano Canlaon (8,000 feet), among a
e of barracades and canyons, and was made in the rainy season. One
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night we filled a lo'^ rain-gauge, so you may imagine that it was coming
down some.
In December we returned to Mam'la, and were sent off again to Cebu.
There I surveyed several miles for roads across the island. One of these
was building when I left.
In March, 1905, I was detailed to the Cebu Harbor Works, and was em-
ployed in that job for the remainder of my stay. Finished up the pre-
liminary surveys, soundings, borings, cement testing, etc., made plans,
and chased inspectors and contractors. I was invited to stay and finish
this work, but thought that three years straight were about all of the tropics
that were coming to me, and so chucked the job.
I left Manila Januaiy 26 for Hong Kong, where I took James J. Hills's
"Dakota," and came back via Shanghai, Nagasaki, Kobi, Kyoto, Tokio,
Yokohama, and Seattle, reaching New York March 11, 1906.
I found the Islands interesting and healthful, enjoyed my stay there, and
do not want to go back. The Little Old United States is good enough for me,
thank you. Nevertheless, it is a great country, and will amount to a good
deal when they stop playing politics out there. The country is all to the
good, but the population is about the limit. If one of the true Filipinos
was up against a situation where he had to do a whole man's work, he
would just incontinently die off, and would not hesitate in the process.
At present I am working for the Board of Water Supply in this place,
and expect to be thus employed until some one wants me elsewhere more
than they do here.
For the rest I am still sane, solvent, sober, and single, and glad of it.
Ever yours, R. Suter.
1901.
R. H. Stearns, 5^^., 15 Beacon Street, Boston.
Now and then in the course of his work a sort of lonesome feeling
comes creeping over a class secretary, and then again he is cheered
by the chance meeting of some classmate who is visiting in Boston
from a home elsewhere. It is thus the secretary has recently en-
countered L. P. Wood, W. G. Wildes, and Sumner Hazelwood, all
of Course I. and all at work in the "Empire State." Wood is now
assistant designing engineer for the hustling New York Board of
News from the Classes
257
Water Supply. Wildes is assistant engineer on the Barge Canal,
and Hazelwood is with Purdy & Henderson, now engaged on the
design of steel worlc for the Pennsylvania Raihoad Station in New
York. Happening into the auto show, the secretary ran into E. B.
Belcher (li.). Belcher showed conclusively that the Berkshire
automobile, which he builds, was the best all-round car on the road;
and far be it from the secretary to argue this point. And what
Belcher does not know about autos E. S. Foljamhe (II.) will tell
you. As managing editor of the Horseless Age, Foljamhe knows
every detail of the automobile and automobiling. Again, threading
his way among the human streams that flow through Jordan-Marsh's
dry-goods store, the secretary came upon A. W. Rowe, single, alone,
and happy. Rowe has chosen the teacher's life, and is looking
forward to another trip abroad during the coming sea son. ^Archi-
bald L. tClieves (IV.) spent a couple of months abroad last fall, and
is now established in the firm of Franzlein & Klieves, Wheeling,
W. Va. They are architects for a seven-story hotel and a nine-
story office building, among other structures. — R. S. Loring (I.) and
F. D. Chase (I.) are both trying their hands at architecture, Loring
out in Lcwiston, Ida., and Chase on the Illinois Central Railroad.—
A. W. Peters (I.) is assistant engineer for the Consolidated Water
Company of Utica, N.Y., and reports himself busy and happy. —
R. W. Bailey (XIII.) is draughtsmah at the Brooklyn Navy Yard,
and is enjoying life in a home overlooking New York Bay. His
one-year-old boy has been nicknamed "The Little Corporal," and
certainly no child has a better claim to that title. We shall hope to
see him at M. I. T. before a score of years.— C. F. Willard (11.) is
instructor in marine engineering at M. I. T., but that is not all.
He has been studying law at the Boston University Law School, and
hzs lately been admitted to the bar. Of course, while we were yet
Freshmen, some of our class were admitted to the bar through that
Gothic portal across Boylston Street, but Willard deals in a different
kind of goods, and is the first of our class to undertake this dual
role. — Charles F, F. Campbell (IX.) is now superintendent. of the
Industrial Department of the Massachusetts Commission for the
Blind, the work he commenced having been taken over by the State.
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He is running a miniature factory for the blind during the day, lectur-
ing on the blind in the evening, and edits a quarterly magazine for
the blind on the side. In other words, he is fully Americanized. —
F. H. Bass (I.) is now engineer of the State Board of Health of
Minnesota, in addition to his assistant professorship in the Univer-
sity of Minnesou. — G. C. Peterson was married on Jan. 10, 1907,
to Miss Ada Katharine Wood, of Lexington, Mass. — ^Edward Seaver,
Jr. (II.), is engaged to Miss Grace A. Whitman, of West Newton,
Mass. — Perkins Boynton, G. A. Hall, and John Alden Trott are
also engaged. — The secretary hopes to have some class statistics for
the next issue of the Review.
1902.
F. H. Hunter, Sec.y Johnson City, Tenn.
Circulars containing reports and general information were mailed
March 12 to the members of the class, and the secretary is pleased
to report that the responses from a large number of the fellows
have been most hearty, and we hope the others will swing into
line right away. Plans are being worked out for the celebration of
our fifth reunion next June, and circulars giving full information
will be mailed to the class in due time. The following notes will
be of interest: Herxey is now located with the Gould Storage Battery
Company, Rookery Building, Chicago. — Hammond's address is 106
Morris Street, Yonkers, N.Y. — ^The following is clipped from the £«-
gineering Nnvs of March 27: "Messrs. Herbert L. Sherman and
Robert S. Edwards have formed a partnership under the firm name
of Sherman & Edwards, chemists and chemical engineers, 12 Pearl
Street, Boston, Mass. They will make a specialty of investigating
cement and lime properties and designing and improving plants
manufacturing these materials." The firm of Sherman & Edwards
is doubtless the first engineering firm composed entirely of '02 men.
— C. L. Wright is located at the fuel testing plant of the United
States Geological Survey, St. Louis. — Paraschos has been located in
Newark, N.J., where he is works' engineer for the Atha Steel Casting
News from the Classes
1 Paraschos ha:
259
. his
^mpany. bince gr
home in Athens, one m 1902 and one in 1906. In 1903 and 1904 he
was with the Louisville & Nashville Railroad. Started as rodman,
later being promoted to assistant engineer of the Baker Hill Division,
and while there had super\-ision of the Ridge Top Tunnel, 4,600
feet long. In 1905 became assistant engineer on the Pittsburg
filtration plant, which position he held till May, 1906, when he went
abroad, and soon after his return located at his present position in
Newark. The secretary had not expected to run across many '02
men in Eastern Tennessee, but was delighted to have Paraschos
drop in here a few weeks ago. — Goldenberg has an interesting com-
munication in the March 16 issue of the Engineering Record regarding
recent failures in reinforced concrete. Goldenberg lately visited
the Pacific coast, investigating a concrete failure at the Bixby Hotel
at Long Beach, Cal., and also made a study of structural conditions
in San Francisco and other places. — Archie Gardner is now at
Summerville, S.C. — Egan's address is Sylacauga, Ala. He writes
that he expects to remove about May I to Amboy, III. — Wadleigh
is on the United States steamship "Louisiana," and at last writing
is at Fortress Monroe. He has recently been promoted to the rank
of captain. United States Marine Corps. — 'oi was represented at the
annual dinner of the North-western Alumni Association at Chicago,
March 2, by Foote, Lockett, L. E. Williams, and Pendergast, who
made proper mention of the fact that '02 was there. — Lockett left
Adams & Schwab last October, and is now mechanical engineer
for the Electrical Installations Company, Monadnock Building,
Chicago, III. His work is largely in connection with the electric
railroads and transmission plants. — -Williams is assistant engineer
with the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company, Chamber of
Commerce Building, Chicago. He is added to our list of "proud
and happy" fathers. His first daughter, Harriet I., was born Nov.
6, 1905, and a second daughter, Gertrude, was reported on Feb-
ruary 26 of this year. — Ballard is also among the '02 men who have
scored twice. His son, William Whitney, was born April 4, 1906.
— F, B, Montgomery reports a daughter, Eleanor, bom Oct. II,
1906. His home address is 52 Chestnut Street, Cambridge, Mass.
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!. A. Sawyer, Jr., is back in Boston with the Andrew D. Fuller
Company, and is living at Waban, Mass. — ^A. A. Jackson is chemist
for the Zephon Chemical Compound Company of Chicago. — Starr
is another member of the class whose family history has hitherto
been concealed from the secretary. We find that he was married
on June lo, 1905, to Miss Alice F. Sherman. He is located with
the Barstow Stove Company of Providence, R.I. — ^Miss Hill left
the office of Percival Lowell, the astronomer, last fall. Her present
address is Bourne, Mass. — R. Van B. Blaisdell has been located.
He has been ranching at Junction, Wyo., but expects to make
Coeymans, N.Y., his permanent address in the near future. — ^Arthur
F. Butler is with the Lowell Electric Light Company, 28 Bridge
Street, Lowell, Mass. — ^Ned Baker claims the title of "Class Hobo,"
having visited thirty-nine different States since 1902. If any mem-
ber of the class can better this record, he is requested to report to
the secretary at once and get the "bun," which will otherwise be
awarded to Ned. Your secretary has also to report a move, being
now located as construction manager of the Unaka Company,
Johnson City, Tenn., and is working with W. P. R. Pember, who
is architect and landscape engineer of the same company, as well
as for the South & Western Railroad. Together they expect to
work out some interesting problems in street and sewer layout
and building construction. Pember, before leaving Buffalo, sub-
mitted plans in competition for the New York State Library at
Albany, in association with Martin C. Miller, of Buffalo. They
were selected by the judges as one of the ten firms to enter
the final competition, which closes April I. They received a
prize of ^^500, and are paid |i 1,000 for making final plans.
As there were over sixty architects entered in the original com-
petition, some of them among the best known in the coun-
try, the win of Messrs. Pember and Miller is particularly
creditable. — C. A. Smith is now located at Ontonagon, Mich.,
with the Nonesuch Mine of the Calumet & Hecla Company. — ^F. J.
Eager is now in Boston. Address 15 Beacon Street. — F. B. Galaher
is with Stone & Webster, 84 State Street, Boston. — D. M. Belcher is
on the Sewage Purification Works, Washington, Pa. — Manley is
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261
at die Siony Wold Sanitarium, Lake Kushaqua, N.Y. He has
overcome the danger of tuberculosis, which sent him to the Adiron-
dacks, and expects to leave in a short time. His permanent address
is 116 Mount Vernon Street, West Roxbury, Mass.— Kern has re-
turned to this country from Manila, and is now at 2004 F Street,
N.W,, Washington, D.C. — A. H. Sawyer is with the Keweenaw
Copper Company, Delaware Mine, Mich.—Fitch expects to leave
Dayion, Ohio, in April. His permanent address is 4S Union Street,
Rockville, Conn. The secretary has just learned of Fitch's marriage
on Oct. 17, 1905, to Miss Nellie M. Keister, of Clinton, la.^Hooker
is located with N. W, Harris & Co., of Boston. — Wright was
married February 9 lo Miss Helen Lenore Coffin, of Newcastle,
Ind, This summer he will be at the Jamestown Exposition for the
Geolo^cal Survey. — Weeks is with Norton, Megaw & Co., Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil. — Walter O. Teague was married February 12 to
Miss Jane Teresa Neilan, of Hamilton, Ohio. They are at home
at Columbia Flats, LaFayette, Ind.^ — Before this reaches the class,
Kellogg will have joined our army of Benedicks. His marriage is
announced for April 6 to Miss Clara Howard Davis. — WiUiam
Warren Garrett (III-) died at San Antonio, Tex., Jan. 15, 1907. —
"We chronicle with regret the death of Francis J. Field, which
took place Jan. 27, 1907-"
The secretary has received some startling facts in response
to the requests on the circulars which he recently sent out to
(he class asking for "remarks and general news." Capen reports
from Omaha that Governor Sheldon has signed the two-cent
rate bill, white Greeley reports that government ownership of
public utilities is certainly coming. These matters are of vital
importance to the well-being of the class. — Chicago, however,
takes the cake as usual, for Pendergast reports that his wife's
name will be Mrs. R. B. Pendergast, and at his request we are
holding this stanling bit of information in the striaest confi-
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1903.
Walter H. Adams, Sec.^ Polytechnic Institute, Brooklyn, N.Y.
In response to the letters and bills sent out the first of the year
about seventy replies have been received. The secretary is now
busy with a scheme of reorganization which may be sent out before
this number of the Review. An informal dinner was held in Boston
on February 9. M. H. Clark, Fales, Howard, Newman, Nutter,
Olmstead, and Swett were present. The reorganization of the class
was discussed, but no action was taken. — Only a few bachelors
have had the courage to try double harness during the past year:
Harlow was married to Miss Ethel May Harlow on Oct. 18, 1906.
— Loughlin to Miss Grace E. French on Aug. 22, 1906. — ^Millard
to Miss Helen Mae Brown on June 18, 1906. — Sumner to Miss
Lucy Eleanor Allen on Nov. 12, 1906. — ^Underwood to Miss Clevc
Elbertine Lozier on Sept. 25, 1906. — Harris wrote that he was to
be married on March 2 to Miss J. Winifred Lombard, of Kansas
City, Mo., so is now probably on his honeymoon. — ^The class babies
have increased by one this last year. Master Edward Harding
Sibbett joined them on Aug. i, 1906. — F. G. Cox writes from London
that he is engaged in erecting one hundred and forty large elevators on
the Underground Electric Railway System, of London, but expects
to return to New York in August. He also says, '* England is pretty
nice, but it isn't U.S.A." — Place writes from Oaxaca, Mexico:
''Have established the only American engineering office existing in
Southern Mexico, and am branching out rapidly. Glad to give any
information about this rich and booming country." He is a member
of the firm of Place &c Elton, consulting civil and mining engi-
neers, at the above address. — Aldrich has sold his business to the
Mianus Motor Works, and is now assistant manager of their Boston
branch at 7 Commercial Wharf, Boston. — ^The following changes of
address and occupation have been received: Ancona. 176 Spencer
Street, Rochester, N.Y., is chief draughtsman for the Eastman
Kodak Company. — C. L. Bates, Kenora, Ont., care W. A. James,
Div. Eng., is resident engineer in the construction department.
News from the Classes 263
R.R, — Bradshaw is at 363 Grand Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y.
— Buhler is in Kingston, Mass. — G. H. Clark, 20 Rockland Avenue,
Maiden, Mass., is overseer of grinding department of the Boston
Rubber Shoe Company. — Foster, Astoria. L.I., is assistant super-
intendent with the Astoria Light, Heat, and Power Company. —
G. H, Gleason, 606 Connecticut Mutual Building, Hartford, Conn.,
is in the brokerage business. — Harlow, 618 Cator Avenue, Balti-
more, Md., is with M. L. B. Stilwell, consulting engineer. —
Kearney. New Haven, Conn., care N. Y- N. H. & H. R.R.. is
an electrical engineer with that road. — Lyon, 3543 Indiana Avenue,
Chicago, III., is a sales engineer with the Otto Gas Engine Works.
^^^UR
I90+.
USJUER Lang, Sec, Michigan Central Depot, Detroit, Mich.
Since the last issue of the Review the following information has
been received through letters from members of the class. — E. F.
Allbright is still with the Southern Railway at Washington, D.C. —
W. S. Anthony writes that he saw joe Crowell, "04, at the Auto Show
in New York. Crowell is in the auto business in West Newton.
He also says that Hamilton from Montana, who failed to get a degree
after five years, is back after it again. Langley is still in business
with his father in Waterbury. Conn. — P. M. Arnold is with the
United States Metals Refining Company of Chrome, N.Y.— J. F.
Card states in a letter that he is in Butte. Mont., and has been there
since Thanksgiving. He was working then in the 1,400 feet level
of the Pennsylvania Mine of the Boston and Montana Company, but
was expecting to go on the engineering corps in a couple of weeks.
— C. F. Barrett is an assistant engineer with the Electric Vehicle
Company of Hartford, Conn., and has been with them since grad-
uating, having gone through all departments of the factory. The
Technology Club of Hartford is doing well, but hasn't as many '04.
men as tt had when it was organized two years ago. — A. M. Hol-
combe is in the patent department of the Pope factory at Hartford,
and is conducting the Y. M. C. A. school of auto construction which
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Barrett ran last year. Barrett says that, so far as he knows, he and
Holcombe are the only '04 men in the auto business, but Joe Crowd!
and Broad are in the same ranks. Barrett continues: —
Let roe say right here that there is no line of work more intensely inter-
esting and pleasant than the automobile business, as in the large amount
of testing and experimenting it gives one a fine opportunity to ride around
and see the country. I figure that I have made a total mileage in auto-
mobiles of nearly 40,000 miles, covering nearly all of New England, New
York, New Jersey, and as far north as Montreal and Quebec. It's great
sport.
— Lewellyn Bizby writes: —
I have heard no news of any of the class for a couple of years, so am afraid
I can't help you out much in that line. So far as I am concerned, I have
done no engineering since graduation. I read law for a few months, and,
my father's estate then having been settled up, I moved here to Long Beach
(Cal.) to look after the property interests of my sisters and myself, which
centre here. These interests lie mostly along the line of farming and catde
raising, with some real estate dealing on the side. You will, perhaps, re-
member that I was married some time before entering Tech. Since coining
to this neck of the woods, I have had a daughter bom, Aug. 2, 1905.
— In a letter from Bernard Blum he says: —
March i I left Chicago, and set sail for St. Paul, bound for the Northern
Pacific Ry., whence I had received a most favorable offer as assistant en-
gineer in charge of construction of a large country yard in Montana. I
came on immediately to Laurel, a small village 15 miles west of Billings.
I have a party here, and we are making a survey of the locadon three miles
long and one-quarter of a mile wide. It will consist of a very large gravity
yard, with round-houses, shops, etc. I expect to be here about a year and a
half. This is the first change I have made since I left Boston.
— Charles Francis Underbill, Course X., of Dorchester, has been
appointed chief chemist for the California and Hawaiian Sugar
Refining Company.
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265
Robert H. W. Lord, Sec, 248 Tremont Street, Newton, Mass.
The annual 1905 dinner was held on March 1 at the Hotel Bellevue.
There were thirty-six present, and of these a good many were men
away from Boston or who had not been with us for three or four
years, including Ellis Wood, our baseball captain, Louis Booth from
New York, Robbins, recently returned from Korea, Anderson,
Nelson, Young, and many others whom we have not seen much of.
The Bellevue people did well by us, and in that respect it was the
most successful of our dinners. Letters were read from men from
far off, and a "straw vote" showed that it was more expensive to
procure an '05 man this year. The average of the men showed a
salary of S94.70 a month, minimum S50 a month and maximum
<l65, two at 8150 and two at S125, and six below S70. We had
a piano that sounded like the Freshman band, but Pirie can make
almost anything go.
The secretary very unexpectedly started on a trip to Mexico
on February 20, thus making it impossible to attend the class
dinner. I only had a week's notice, so that it was almost impos-
sible to gel word to the fellows in Mexico to see if they could not
meet somewhere en route, as mails there are slow and telegrams are
not bothered to be delivered. We went through Eagle Pass, and
Slopped at Torreon first. Then direct to Guanajuato, the mines
at that place being the object of our trip. Nothing can describe
that quaint old city, which in 1800 was the second largest in the
western hemisphere, with its fine old haciendas (the last relic of the
patio process), its narrow streets, fine buildings and parks, mixed
in with mud houses and pigs, and, queerest of all, the Mexican
Peon walking around with his bright-colored serape wound around
him, even on the hottest day. The mines are in the mountaitis,
which form a solid wall around the city, and here are the famous old
Valenciana and Raya mines, and several hundred others, large and
small. Years ago operations were suspended in the Valenciana
and Raya mines, as, after the shaft was sunk to the 1,500 feet level,
water gathered in the mines too fast for them to be profitably worked.
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But now, with modern machinery from the States, those mines are
reconunencing operations, and probably will again turn out their
millions. We were particularly interested in the Guanajuato Devel-
opment Company's properties, and their latest, the Pengnico, shows
large amounts of gold and silver bearing ore. Their Perigrina mine
and mill of 120 stamps were in full operation, the mill taking
care of the new ore and working up the old dumps which the
cyanide process now makes profitable. Everything is at present car-
ried on mule teams and burros, but soon the Development Company
is to build a railroad through the mountains, connecting the various
mines and mills. Six years ago there were six Yankees there.
To-day there are five hundred, principally connected with the
mines. In all those I was not able to find an Institute man.
Leaving Guanajuato, we went to Iripuato, Guadalahara, Mexico
City, Cuemavaca, Orisaba, and then north through Monterey. At
San Antonio I looked up W. £. Simpson. He was rather surprised to
see me, and the office of J. Flood Walker was closed immediately.
He was much interested in class news and general Institute affairs.
He seems to be getting on well, and had just finished a ninety-foot
wooden span over a skating rink. He is the only engineer in the
city, and, considering its rapid growth, should find plenty of engi-
neering work. At Galveston we saw a rather novel engineering
feat, — that of raising the whole city six feet. Sand mixed with
water from dredges in the canal is pumped through pipes over the
land, and, after the sand has settled out, the water runs off!. The
great sea wall is also another big piece of work. Stone & Webster
operate the street railway there, and keep it going despite the filling
in.
I am now in a very responsible position (filing letters and snagging blue
prints) in the electrical department of the New York Central. New York
is a great town, if you say it fast. The bridge jam has the Technique
rush lashed to the mast. I occasionally see a Tech man down here, and
very rarely a 1905 man. I saw Ros Davis the other day. It seems to me
he is getdng fat. Bush.
Bush has consented to take up the task of getting the New York
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05 bunch together. Here's hoping the fellows buck up and show
some life.
I am glad you published the dace of the dinner of the Boston Club of
'05, for many of the fellows hope to get back 1
the prospect of meeting some of the crowd wot
on that dale. Did you hear of the reunion and dinner of the '05 fellows
in this pan of Mexico, held in Patral on Christmas Day ? Charlie Johnson
came up from Jiminez, and Bill Motter in from Santa Barbara, while the
undersigned saddled his little horse and came in from sixty-five miles beyond
the end of the railway. We had a jolly good time, and were sorry the vaca-
tion alloned to each was not longer. Burton is now in Santa Barbara,
K> there arc four of the '05 Course III. crowd within a day's travel of each
«tber. All of the '05 men in this country seem to be doing well.
Roy H. Allen.
I a
right o
with 2
1 the tide of class baby for my son
James M. Barnes, born Dec. 31, 1906. If any one claims priority over
him, I shall still be at the head of the list, I am sure, by reason of his sister,
Milla E. Barnes, bom also Dec. 31, 1906. So, if I haven't the class baby, I
have at any rate the class twins, and claim consideration for them.
The West Shore (Utica to Syracuse) is approaching electrification at a
goodc
lip, and there is
plenty to be de
ne in con
ectio
n with i
Draughting,
computation, esamai
s, inspections,
and lest
fford
a pretty good variety.
and I
am getting a ta
stc of all of th
em, so ha
ve no
kicks c
aming with life
or the
worid. Beside
», I find that a
pair of n
vins i
n the ha
use don't leave
much
time for consid
eraiion of outs
dc topics
JAH.S
P. Barmes.
To date Jim has the only boy that we have heard of, and ful-
fils the requirements, having been married the 3d of January,
1906,
I am in the engineering department of the Trenton Iron Company,
draughting, but like the job and find the work instructive. This company
builds about 70 per cent, of all the wire rope aerial tramways put up in ihii
hemisphere. Customers are mining and milling coal and fertilizer cranes,
etc. One line in Hayti carries bananas. Stuart W. Benson.
Benson's address is +8 Chestnut Avenue, Trenton, N.J. — The
engagement of Carl E. Danforth was announced last fall to Miss
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Carrie >L GcndaE. of Bangor. DanSonh has ghren up mining
and fjoot imo tnwinrw in Baxipsr. — ^Ai the Greater Louisville Ex-
puutjop Ned Jcvtxx is cDciDeer in diarge of loading floors. — ^*'Bev-
crh-*s Babr CitT Euiiutu.** Under diis title the Boston Sunday
Hr^sLi made a *'tieanire'* arbde of Ebrrr \lliitney*s btest success.
For over t«o rears Wbitner has been the engineer of the sewer
department of Bcrerh-. and has fanned most of the sewers buih
during that time. On Februair i he was appointed dty engineer;
and. to quote the Bcrerir Tzmfs, *^tfae new citr engineer is a bri^t,
aggressive roung man. has ideas of his own, and has every oppor-
tuniri' to make good in a berth which is regarded as one of the most
lucrative in the drb.** — Jim Lambie left the Lackawanna Steel Com-
pany in the middle of April last, and formed with a cousin the con-
tracting firm of C. S. Lambie & Co., securing a large contract to
line with concrete a tunnel for the Wabash Railroad. This partner-
ship has dissolved, and Jim is now assistant superintendent of the
Charleroi plant of the Pittsburg Plate Glass Company. He calls
it a "dandv )ob," and confesses that thev have "raised the ante." —
On Oct. iS, ioc6, C. A. Anderson was married to Miss Mabel C.
Ray. — Chester Allen is now instrument man on the C, C, C. &
St. L. Ry.. with address at 1216 Main Street, Mt. Carmel, 111. —
S. H. Avers is now with .\. D. Little. 03 Broad Street, Boston, taking
charge of the baaeriological laboratonk" which Mr. Little has just
staned. — W. S. Ball was married to .\lice H. Paul on June 16,
1906. — Edward A. Barrier is instructor in anahtical chemistry at
the University of Cincinnati. — William H. Beers, Jr., is chemist
and bacteriologist .at the filter plant, Columbia, S.C. — Frederick
G. Bennett is assistant engineer. Board of Water Supply, City of
New York, address Babylon, L.L. N.Y. — Eugene Burton, address
Minas Tecolotes v Anexas, Santa Barbara, Chihuahua, Me3L., on
engineering staff. — S. A. Caine, address 369 Har\ard Street, Brook-
line, assistant engineer for Submarine Signal Company. — On April
18, 1906, W. D. Clarke was married to Miss Mar}* Bailey. Clarke
is assistant engineer for the Western Pacific Railway Company. —
W. P. Delano, Jr., is an architectural draughtsman at 121 New-
bury Street, Boston, and he is liring at 18 Channing Street, Wor-
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cester. — John Douglas lives at 301 Huesiis Street, Ithaca, N.Y.,
and is an instructor at Cornell. — Bob Farringion is now at the
Harvard Law School. — Joseph C, Field is engineer for the Western
Electric Company, address 321 West 22d Street, New York City.
— T. H. Files was married on April 30, 1906, to Miss Alice A.
Newlin. — A. Fisher, Jr., is chemical engineer at 164 Front Street,
New York, home address East Side Branch, V. M, C. A., 153
East 86th Street. — L. V. Fuller gives his occupation as shoe manu-
facturer, address 26 Vine Court, West Lynn, Mass, — A. P. Gerry,
149 West 126th Street, New York City. — Carl Graesser is now
plant superintendent, factory L, International Silver Company, at
Wallingford, Conn. — J. T. Glidden is assistant editor of Engineer-
ing and Mining Journal, 505 Pearl Street, New York, N.Y.—
Selskar Gunn is bacteriologist of Iowa State Board of Health and
lecturer on hygiene in the State University at Iowa City, He
expects to be in Boston about July i, en route to Europe. — R. M.
Harding is now with Stone & Webster, address 42 Youle Street,
Melrose.— Percy G. Hill is at New Haven, Conn., with S. N. E. T. C.
— E. L. Hill was married on Dec. 20, 1906, to Miss Gladys B. Pat-
terson, Lasell Seminary, 1904. He is now assistant engineer for
the American Steel and Wire Company, Worcester. Mass.^In
September Arthur H. Howland announced his engagement to Miss
A. R, Smith. He is doing architectural draughting, address 353
Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y.— S. T. Hyde's address is Box 705,
Ensley, Ala., engaged in draughting. — H. L. Jackson is instructor
at M, \. T. — A son, George Stuart Jason, was born to George Jason,
Jr., on Dec, 25, 1906. — S. B. Jnslin is engaged in heating and ven-
tilating engineering around Boston.^Bill Keen has changed his
address to 406 Locust Street, Philadelphia. — Hurb Kenway writes
that George Jones comes over quite often with his fiddle, and he
and Mrs- Kenway "tear things up to beat the band." — -E. F. Kriegs-
man is now assistant engineer on U.S. R. S., address River Portal,
Col. — Eugene Lombard was married on Nov, 26, 1906, to Miss
Margaret G. Ewing, and is now an inspector at Fair Oaks, Pa. —
C. A. Lord has now changed his address (o 207 Industrial Trust
Building, Providence, R.I. — T. P. Moorehead's address is now
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Richmond and Harriet Streets, Cincinnati. — D. H. Nicholson was
married on Nov. 7, 1906, to Miss Carrie M. Cox, address 20 Gay
Head Street, Roxbury. — H. W. Oknsted is assistant engineer, New
York Board of Water Supply, located at Valhalla, N.Y. — ^A. G.
Prescott is with the Whitlock Coil Pipe Company, 11 Buckingham
Street, Hartford, Conn. — Charles R. Prichard was married on Oct
22, 1906, to Miss Marion C. Mudge. — P. J. Ralph is now draughts-
man for New York Shipbuilding Company, 434 Penn Street, Cam-
den, N.J. — Miss Grace Raymond was married to Mr. George F.
Leslie on Jan. 3, 1906, and lives at 1050} Washington Street, North
Abington, Mass. — ^W. S. Richmond, 33 Campau Building, Detroit.
Wish I could get down for the dinner; but who would sweep out the
comers of the office while I am gone ? Whitcomb, '05, is up here, and we
have formed a 1905 Club of Albion, N.Y. We have your Boston Gub
beaten, for we have a dinner every day, and it is seldom that the whole
membership does not turn out. Here I quit this writing, not because
I have run out of things just burning to be written, but because I've a
boss. Bill Green.
Bill is doing odd jobs around J. G. White &c Co., Electric R.R.
contractors, and has recently become engaged to Miss Ruth ^\^lder,
Vassar, '07, of Lowell. His address is 157 Bleecker Street, Glovers-
ville, N.Y. — Louis E. Robbe, inspector, East River Tunnels, 345
East 33d Street, New York City. — E. G. Schmeisser, assistant
engineer, Penn., N.Y. & L.L R.R., 10 West 128th Street, New
York, N.Y. — R. W. Seyms, 4217 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburg, Pa.—
Chester R. Shaw, with Massachusetts Electric Company, 5 Chester
Avenue, Brockton, Mass. — F. W. Simonds was married on Sept. 17,
1906, to Miss Ethel R. Paul. He is now bridge inspector, 606 Cen-
tral Avenue, Albany, N.Y. — S. A. Smith, with Jamestown Cotton
Mill, 500 East 6th Street, Jamestown, N.Y. — Sid Strickland reports
a girl, Jane Strickland, born last summer. — A. E. Tadgell is now
at 222 Boylston Street with the Bay State Trust Company. — R. E.
Tarbett is bacteriologist, Knoxville Water Company, Knox\tlle,
Tenn. — ^A. O. True's address is 1503 Farmers' Bank Building, Pitts-
burg.— LeBaron Turner, with United States Wind Engine and Pump
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^mpany, Batavia, III. — Waldso Turner, general superintendent.
Iron City Engineering Company, 1173 Frick Building, Annex, Pitts-
burg, Pa. — H. H. West, 23 journal Building, Boston, fire-proof con-
struction.— Horatio Whiting, assistant examiner, Patent Office, 21
Sixth Street, N.E., Washington, D.C.— A. L. Whitmarsh, with Holly
Sugar Company, Holly, Col. — R. E. Wise, transitman, Charles River
Basin Commission. — Ellis G. Wood reports the birth of a daughter,
Margaret True Wood, on June 4, 1906.— B. A. Yoder was married
on Oct. 24, 1906, to Miss Mabel Coolidge. ^Charlie Adams is with
the Union Water Power Company, Lewiston, Me.— R. O. Marsh,
after a period of study in Switzerland, has been at work, on railroad
construction in various parts of the Far East, and has recently set
out for similar work in the interior of Bolivar. Dick has a nice mus-
lache.^ — A. J. Amberg is purchasing agent for the Amberg F'ile and
Index Company, 438-452 Fulton Street, Chicago. — The '05 Quakers
had a dinner ai Hotel Windsor at 7.30 p.m., Jan. 3, 1907. The '06
men are now enrolled with the '05 Quakers, so that the name of
the dub is now the Tech Quakers. All men in Philadelphia look up
H. L. Walker, 1730 Tioga Street. — John A. Meggison is now at y\
Hancock Street, Boston.— W. M. McBriar, 1710 Green Street, Phila-
delphia.— R. D. Emerson was married to Miss Minnie Viola Thayer
on Tuesday evening, October 30, in St. John's Episcopal Church,
Worcester. — G. D. Marcy is assistant 10 the chief engineer of the
Lamson Consolidated Store Service Company, 161 Devonshire
Street, Boston.— O. C. Merrill was married to Miss Elizabeth B.
Watson on Wednesday. October 17, at Winchester, Mass. At home
at Berkeley, Cal. — P. E. Hinckley is still in the paper-making busi-
ness at Cumberland Mills, Me.— From Lane Schofield, W. Va., we
have the following: —
Everything here is booming and about the same ai usual. Guess thai
I will nay here for a while yei. Like the work very much, but the country
i) pretty hard. Get out in civilization once in a while.
— J, R. Damon has left the Chicago Telephone, and is again in
Boston. — Lyon and Crane of VI. have formed a firm with a Wiscon-
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sin man for doing electrical testing in connection with their Institute
work. Lyon is also doing other outside work. — H. A. Wentworth
is now doing development work in mining machinery with C. H.
HufFy 60 India Street, Boston. — Bruce Hill is still with his father in
the lumber business in Pittsburg. He has just recovered from an
operation for appendicitis. — Jack Holiday is foundry expert for
the Atlas Engine Works in Indianapolis. — Charlie Dean is with the
Buffalo Forge Company, in charge of their Pittsburg office, where
he is reported as ''making things go.'' — Ros Davis's nearest approach
to naval architecture is still a hole under the East River, where he
is ''sand-hogging" in the East River Tunnel. — ^Norman Lombard
is chief clerk in the Com Belt Bank, and was a delegate to the
Republican County Convention. — £. T. Steel is in Porto Rico for
Stone & Webster of Boston. — H. R. Robbins is manager of the
newly organized New Hampshire Concentrated Milk Company,
which is about to start under a new patent process from which the
management hopes will be made radical changes in the milk business
of large cities. — Fred A. Pirie (II.) is doing contracting and building
work in the district north of Boston. — H. S. Walker, Jr., writes that
he has been in a lumber camp in Colorado, on a railroad locating
party in Wyoming, and is now studying in the civil engineering de-
partment of the University of Colorado. — ^Alden Merrill is assistant
chemist for the Coe Brass Works, address ^4 Litchfield Street,
Torrington, Conn. He complains bitterly because Torrington
"isn't near anything," and he is sure that it is criminal to make a
man get to work at 7 a.m. — C. R. Adams is now with the Union
Water Power Company, Lewiston, Me., doing hydraulic engineering
work. He has been down in North Carolina for J. G. White &
Co. He found B. L. Johnson working in the Carolina Coast
region on the United States Geological Survey. — Eliot Lum is with
the Griffin Wheel Company, Chicago. — Gait F. Parsons is with the
Terre Haute Traction and Lighting Company, Terre Haute, Ind. —
W. N. Munroe is with the Dallas Electric Light Company, Dallas,
Tex. — Frank M. Carhart, civil engineer, Boise City, Ida. — ^Arthur
C. Long is now with the American Chlorine Company, 15 Exchange
Street, Boston, Mass. — ^The expenses of the class from graduation
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up to March 24, 1907, have been $119.59. Receipis have been
K1Q5.84. This leaves a balance of J176.25, which is on deposit at
the Beacon Trust Company, Boston.— We have just received a letter
from Bill Motter, asking that all Tech men who are in Mexico send
him their names and addresses, so that they can get together on
occasions similar to the Christmas Day in Parral.
1906.
Thomas L, Hinckley, S^e., 745 Osceola Avenue, St. Paul, Minn.
Angelo T. Heywood, Rei. Sec, Mass. Inst, of Technology, Boston.
Plans are under way for our first annual class reunion, to be held
Commencement Day. A committee will arrange for headquarters
to be open Tuesday, June 4, for registration and reunion, and a
simple spread will be provided during the day. The first annual
class dinner will be held in the evening, after which the class will
go in a body to participate with the other classes in the "Tech Night
at the Pops." In May a letter will be sent out to the class giving
full details, reply card, etc. If early application is made by mem-
bers, balcony scats for the ladies can be reserved in one block.
In this May letter the question of what disposition shall be made
of our fund will be put to the class. Two suggestions are: —
(1) A permanent gift to a scholarship fund, or
(2) The establishment of a permanent class fund to be in charge
of and conserved by a fund committee, consisting of three members,
one elected each year to serve three years.
In the May leaer a definite form of constitution will be submitted
for the consideration of the class.
A 1906 man, in response to the wish expressed in our last issue,
writes as follows r —
I am not quite sure as to nhat is meant by "alumni career," but I agree
with you that the fixing of responsibilities is important. How does this
suggestion sound : Let us have one secretary, a resident of Boston or vicin-
ity. Dear enough to keep in touch with the Institute, and a number, say
three, of corresponding secretaries, chosen on account of their location.
cncec, 01 curre:
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The secretary shall be dected every two years, but the corresponding secre-
taries shall be changed only at their request or when they change their resi-
dence. In spite of these days of space-annihilation I think there is a good
deal in the "local color" idea, and, as we need a central authority to do
the business of the class, and need also the advantage of the opinions and
ideas of those living at a distance, what is the matter with diis suggestion ?
We would say that it would be a good plan to take this up at
the time of the reunion in June.
From another member were received the following suggestions as
to what might be included in the constitution, namely: —
Some Objects of the Class Organhuxtion
Its object shall be: —
1. To promote the welfare of the Massachusetts Institute of Tech-
nology.
2. To promote the common assodadon of all the members of the class.
3. To gather data from its members regarding results obtained by, and
progress of, its members, with special respect to the preparation ^ich they
have received at the Institute, such data to be collated and to be presented
to an Alumni Association Committee on the School, for the purpose of better
informing the Faculty and instructing staff of the actual results which have
been obtained from the training received by the members of the class of
1906 at the Institute.
Grouping of Membership
The membership of the class could be made up of geographical groups
of members, as follows : —
1. Central, or Boston, Branch, members residing in and about Boston.
2. New York City Branch, members residing in and about New York.
3. Philadelphia Branch, members residing in and about Philadelphia.
4. Pittsburg Branch, members residing in and about Pittsburg.
5. Panama Branch, etc.
^"These and other branches could be formed and added to the class roll
as fast as they organized themselves.
This Central Branch might constitute a body whose duty it should be
(i) to endeavor by all possible laudable means to keep the other (distant)
members of the class informed about the progress of things at the Institute
and among the class in general; (2) to have charge of the class dinners and
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ingements properly pertaining (o local work; (3) to hold regular
monthly dinners at (say) the Technology Club; (4) 10 exert every effort 10
engage every local member in some small share of the work of the whole
class; {5) to assist the secretaries in editing the class notes for The Tech-
nology Review or any other publication. The Central Branch might
waft a custom of members meeting down town at convenient noon lunching
The monthly dinners of the Technology Club might be carried on with
the exercise of good care to have a definite program for each meeting. Pro-
grams might include (1) readings and talks by men who from their work in
the world ate acquainted with what is needed in young men who are just
entering professions from college and technical schools^ (2} consideration of
class work and interests; {3) further items which could be suggested.
It could be the work of the other branches to hold regular meetings at
stated times, in convenient centres, and devise ways and means whereby
they may acquire and intelligently consider information on matters con-
crniing the progress of the work of the Institute.
A third member su^ests that the class be organized, having
officers as follows: (l) a small advisory council of (say) three mem-
bers, all resident of Boston or vicinity; (2) a secretary, who resides
in or near Boston; and (3) the secretary or any other duly elected
officer of each of the various branches of the class which had or-
ganized. Members of the advisory council would serve three years,
and one would be elected each year. The duty of this advisory
council would be to O. K. urgent important matters which came
up and which it would be difficult to refer at short notice to the
class as a whole. It should also have charge of the linances of the
class, except thai it would not have charge of any permanent fund
the class might decide to establish. Tbe secretary would receive
his necessary funds from the advisory council. The establishment
of representative correspondents for the unorganized groups, small
or large, of members of the class could be left to be arranged for
by (he secretary.
The geographical register printed for the last issue of the Review
brings a number of interesting facts to light. It appears that up
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to date of publication three hundred and eig^^-nine replies had
been received, or exactly one hundred more men had responded
than received degrees last June. This is what we want, — die co-
operation of everybody who was ever associated with our class, — and
it is gratifying to know that such a large number of our comrades
appreciate it. Geographically, the class may be conveniently di-
vided into two grand divisions, those in New England and New
York and those outside of this locality. Thus there are two hun-
dred and fifty-four men still in the first division, and one hundred
and thirty-five in the second, — nearly two-thirds to one-third. One
hundred and eighty-two men find old Massachusetts about right,
forty-eight have got as far as New York, Pennsylvania claims twenty-
two, and Ohio fifteen. Seventeen men have (temporarily, it is to
be hoped) forsaken the Stars and Stripes for other shores.
From all the data thus far obtained it seems that twenty-six
of our men are doing work for which their Tech training has
not especially fitted them. This, we believe, is an evidence of
the broadness and elasticity of the Institute courses of study and
also another argument in favor of technical education in general.
Eight of our classmates are married.
Among the following letters are some which could not be printed
in the January number of the Review, owing to lack of space.
[N.B. — ^The secretaries would like to be notified if any members
fail to receive their Review.]
In Philadelphia the men are organizing well. From Clarence
B. Powell we have the following interesting account, dated Jan«-
uary 26 : —
The '06 men who came to Philadelphia have been given a royal welcome,
which is certainly in keeping with the friendly spirit of the Quaker town.
In the October issue of the Review appeared a letter from H. LeR.
Walker, '05, asking to hear from the '06 men in this city. Not content
with this, he found our addresses in the same issue, and invited us in the
name of the Tech " '05 Quakers" to meet the '05 men. About fourteen
fellows from both classes were there. Cards, Tech songs, and a substantial
supper made the evening a most delightful one. The '06 men present were
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:. Tillwo, H. W. Dean, N. A. White, A. C. Taylor, D. C. Davis, and
Shortly before then Wolfe, who was here with the Schuylkill Bridge Com-
pany, left for a geological surveying job in Colorado; but we understand
the board there failed to satisfy his home tastes, and he is now safely in the
ihehet of West Medford.
Davis took a few weeks off about Christmas time, and went home to re-
cover from too much Schuylkill water and too little home food.
Two more "06 men have been added to our list, P. N, Critchlow, with
the American Bridge Company, and R. H. Booth, with the American Tele-
phone and Telegraph Company.
At the annual meeting of the Technology Oub of Philadelphia, held re-
cently. Booth was elected secretary-treasurer, and Tillaon a member of
die executive committee.
On the 13d of this month the '05 and the '06 men again gathered together,
this time at the Windsor Hotel, for an informal dinner. Perhaps the day
of the month had something to do with it, anyway the admirable menu,
arranged for by Landers, '05, suffered a serious defeat in a very short time.
After coffee. Booth gave us a sketch of the plans of the Philadelphia Tech
Qub, an account of which will probably appear in the Review, and the
" '05 Quakers" extended a cordial invitation to the '06 men to join them.
An informal reorganization into the "Tech Quakers" was effected for
the purpose of keeping up the Tech spirit, holding monthly meetings of
a social nature, and gi\iRg a united support to the Philadelphia Club.
Walker, '05, was elected president; the writer, secretary and treasurer; and
Landers, '05, Booth, '06, and Critchlow, '06, members of an executive
committee.
George Burpee made us a Hying visit this month while on his way from
Kentucky to his home in Maine. He is shortly to take a position with
Weslin^ouse, Church, Kerr & Co. in New York.
We occasionally get to see another Course L man, H. B. Orcutt. He ii
with the Phfcnix Bridge Company at Phcenixville, Pa.
— W. H. Harvey (XI.) writes enthusiastically of his work. He
aays he is "what I suppose you may call" an assistant foreman on
the Pennsylvania tunnel worit at New York. Harvey truthfully
says that "there is more money in New York than anywhere elie,"
and by the tone of his letter we judge he may be "getting next" to
k.
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some of it. He is in the employ of the O'Rourke Construction
Company. Before taking his present position, Harvey was for a
time in the engineering department of the New York Board of Water *
Supply, and later in the service of the Charles River Dam Conmiis-
sion, where there was plenty of "good experience'' to be had. —
G. C. Simpson (I.) left Columbus at the beginning of April for Bos-
ton, where better opportunities seemed open. Simpson has been
on the Pennsylvania Railroad — Indianapolis Division — since Sep-
tember, being connected with the maintenance of way depart-
ment.— Ranney (I.), formerly '06, reports that Professor Swain
merely showed the class of 1906 the beginning of the fireworks,
and that he explodes a new bomb every day for '07, and occasionally
touches off the whole magazine. — ^''Pete'' Barnes (I.) still prefers
White Plains to the Big City. Pete doubtless expresses the senti-
ment of the entire class when he says, ** How we shall miss those
finals!" — Edwin D. A. Frank (II.) writes of a vigorous course of
sprouts with the Allis Chalmers Company: —
I am at work ten hours a day; and, as what I have to do is fairly heavy
work, and my strength is none too great, I am much more ready to sink
into sweet slumber than to write letters when evening comes. ... In such
a concern as the Allis Chalmers Company, which produces such a variety
of things, you can, if you keep your eyes open and your mouth shut, leam
a great deal about the work. Purely on this account I have already refused
one very good offer which I received. ... I spend my evenings reading
up — often in my old text-books, except those on mill engineering — ques-
tions that have come up during the day, and am also finding time to read
snatches of good b'terature, perhaps a chapter a day, in such books as George
Eliot's "Adam Bede," etc. Never miss a chance — how different from Bos-
ton ! — to see something really good at the theatre or hear something good
in the musical line. . . . The Cornell boys around Milwaukee have formed
an organization and every two weeks, approximately, they have a grand
pow-wow, and all enjoy it immensely. The "Techers" here have not as
yet made any (concerted) move towards having a good time, so far as I am
aware.
— Charles T. Bartlett (I.) was sick for a fortnight or more in the
latter half of March with typhoid fever. The fever itself lasted
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only a few days, but it took "Bart" some time to recover from its
effects. We certainly rejoice with all his immediate friends in know-
ing that Bartlett is again up and doing — the Pennsylvania Railroad.
— E. M, Eliot {VI, ) writes us a glowing letter which shows how life
in the Golden West is taking hold of him: —
This country is an engineer's paradise. You ought to know that. Loads
of new railroads coming in, lots of surveying, hridge-building, etc. Rich
and productive lead and silver mines in the C<cur d'Alene and other dis-
tricts, with more being opened up daily, and countless millions of ore still
untapped. Fertile soil, requiring irrigation only to make it produce splen-
didly. Lastly, factories and buildings going up in the town and country.
Four long-distance lines run, or will run, from Spokane, 150, 400, 25, and
20 miles, respectively: the 400-mile line to Seattle is only projected as
yet. Light and powet and street cars for Spokane, power for irrigation in
the country, powet for the mines and factories, lights for twenty or thiny
towns around here, and for their factories, furnish ample scope for elec-
tricity. The river furnishes the power, Hence the field is wide open for
the civil engineer, the hydraulic — particularly the irrigation — engineer, the
mining, mechanical, and the electrical engineer, the architect, and in Spokane
the sanitary engineer. Spokane land is a hne investment, so is Spokane
businessi but the best investment of all is mining stock. For every pro-
ducing mine there are three holes in the ground ; but, if you can get an
inside track, there are fottunes in the hills. Inside tracks, needless to say,
aren't lying around loose, and the small investor stands very httle show of
escaping unstung.
The biggest electrical stum here is the Spokane and Inland Empire Com-
pany, run by J. P. Groves, of Brooklyn. It is a consolidation of the Spokane
and Inland, Cceur d'Alene, and Spokane Traction Companies. It has big
money, modem equipment, enterprising management, and liberal chaner
and franchises. . . .
Seattle, too, is booming in electricity. The Seattle Electric Company
(1./., Stone & Webster) are to build two new plants of 1,500 H. P. total
capacity, and a railroad into Portland in the near future. . . .
Have now had experience in general electrical repair work, switch, line,
generators, and transformer construcrion and setting-up work, also lighting,
battery, and single-panel work to such an extent that I am no longer an
ignoramus on the subject. . . .
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This work makes it hard to study. I haven't touched my mathematics,
but keep "read up" in the Electrical Worlds and keep one technical book
going. Letters are my biggest nuisance. Sent to Paris for Blondell's
article on "Transmission Lines/' and have been well repaid for my trouble.
Have taken lots of good photographs, and have bought a .35 Winchester
automatic.
— Norman P. Gerhard writes from Kingston, N.Y., Nov. 18, 1906: —
I was appointed assistant engineer of the New York Board of Water
Supply in October, and am stationed here at Kingston in the office of the
real estate division of the Reservoir Department. This division has die
work of surveying and mapping the properties to be acquired for the great
Ashokan Reservoir, which is to be built in the valley of the Esopus Creek,
to supply the dty of New York.
— In December "Bill" Deavitt wrote as follows: —
I notice in the last issue of the Tech Review I am reported in Aguasca-
lientes, Mexico. I did leave the United States, but went North instead
of South, and for over four months have been with the Canadian Copper
Company. Until this month I was in Copper Cliff, where I was connected
with the laboratory, and had charge of the sampling for a while. At present
I am about twenty-five miles from Copper Cliff, and am assistant to the
captain of the mine here. I believe you were here on your summer school
trip, so won't need to describe the place.
— Philip N. Sadtler, at Duncan Mills, Mechanicville, N.Y., is with
the West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company at that address. He
says under date of Oct. 6, 1906: —
The prospects with them are very good, and new and varied work very
plentiful. I am still unmarried.
—Bob Hursh writes: —
I am getting along pretty well, and have plenty of work all the time.
I like Mexico very much, and think there is a great fortune ahead for mining
and smelting. This company is first-rate to work for, and their plants are
well managed and up to date in every respect. ... I am on night shift at
present moment, and have not rime to write more.
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281
— Wendell P. Terrell, at Pratrie View, State Normal and Industrial
InBtitutc, Texas, wrote Oct. 29, 1906: —
nth and a hair ago I was not thinking of
ere, and besides have a chance to do good
: charge of is entirely out of ray line, but
:lasE work, I have supervision of the car-
I am hard at it. About a ra
coming down here. But I am I
work. Some of the work I ha'
1 believe 1 can do it. Besides
pentry and blacksmith shops, laundry, power p'lani, and repairs. . . . Where
ate the other boys in Texas located } I would like to know.
I have not told you my dtle yet. It is "Superintendent of the Mechanical
Department and Professor of Drawing." 1 am going to have it changed,
if possible.
"Hank" Me:
s from Bisbee, Ariz., Nov, 5, 1906. —
I am now at Bisbee, working underground for the Copper Queen Com-
pany at the Spray Mine. T^is is just to get a little practical experience,
and 1 have gone in with the understanding that I shall be changed from
one posidon to another. 1 may stay here a year.
I am not struck on Bisbee itself, although the mine is pretty fine.
-"Bill" Sheldon V
s from Aspen, Col,, Jan. 15, 1907: —
Silve
5 the
of the tow
) the
ckies, not far from Leadville.
t has been a small boom here
e the
silve
I am here trying to learn a few things about pracdcal mining, beginning
from the ground down, Mr. Wilcox, the superintendent of the Smu^er
Mine here, is Tech, '87, and he has given me the run oflhe mine. I started
in "single jacking," then 1 went on the timbct gang, then laid track for a
ndule. Am now going to help on a machine, then lake a few stunts with
the chain gang. I've been at it since November, and am beginning to feel
at home underground. There are <fuite a number of Austrians, dagoes,
French, and Swedes working, so I am getting on to a number of lingoes.
— In November, 1906, Wciterer wrote in part as follows: —
i-ing city, and has grown wonderfully
Dallas, where I am located,
within the last five yean.
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— Carl E. Hanson, at 76 Franklin Street, Lynn, Mass., writes March
26, 1907: —
I have been draughting for the General Electric Company for nearly five
months, and have been getting some excellent experience along just the
lines I desired. I am in the special tool and machinery department, where
they design special tools and machines which they need in manufacturing
their product, and cannot buy. My work has been mostly designing. The
engineers tell us what the machine is to accomplish and the method, per-
haps; and then we have to get out the machine and the tools for it.
— Fay Libbey writes from Cobalt, Ontario, March 4, 1907: —
I am helping work a claim here in this remarkable district, and am having
a very independent life. We are about four miles out of the town of Cobalt,
but we have a warm house and a couple of dogs; and, when the tempera-
ture doesn't go down out of sight, it's very comfortable here.
— Sylvanus W. Wilder (II.) writes (from Paterson, N.J.) in part: —
I occasionally go up to New York to the Tech Club, and enjoy it im-
mensely. On March 30 I went up, and about six of the '06 men were pres-
ent at a smoker given to '98, '99, and '00. When it gets around to '04, '05,
'06, we predict the house will not be able to hold us. . . .
The class will sympathize with Richard McKay (III.) who was
called home early in April by the sudden death of his mother. —
From the Lawrence (Mass.) Telegram^ Jan. 22, 1907, we have the
following: —
John J. Donovan, of 34 Sargent Street, North Andover, with Emest &
Flagg, architects, 174 West 109th Street, New York City, is at present the
supervising architect on the Singer Sewing Machine Company's forty-one-
story building being erected at the comer of Liberty Street and Broadway,
New York City, which, when completed, will be the highest building in the
world.
Mr. Donovan graduated from Phillips Andover in the class of 1902 and
from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the class of 1906, win-
ning signal honors.
He has been with the New York firm named since his graduation, and
News from the Classes 283
up to a shoit time ago was located in Pittsburg, Pa., but, when operations
were commenced upon the erection of the mammoth Singer building, he
was transferred to the metropolis.
Mr. Donovan learned the trade of a brick-mason before entering Phillips
Andover, and was recognized as an exceptional workman. Working at
his trade during the summer vacation, he was able to earn money enough
10 pay his schooling expenses during the fall and winter months. From
Andover be entered M, I. T., and the bnUiancy exhibited by him during
his course attracted the attention of the faculty, who considered hiia one of
the brightest men in bis class.
Securing the practical side first, and then taking up the theoretical, Mr.
Donovan is now prepared to make a name for himself in the architectural
— Wallace R. Hall visited his home in Newton Highlands early in
February. — Blodgelt (I.) Js still on construction work in Louisiana.
Is at present engaged on bridge across Lake Pontchartrain. Gets
into New Orleans once in a while to observe the beautiful Creole
belles, etc. — Farwell (I.) reports three feet of snow at Buford, No.
Dak., during March. He is doing reinforced concrete design for
the United States Reclamation Service.— J. Edward Griffin (I.) was
in Boston in March on a month's vacation, to attend his sister's wed-
ding. He has been surveying in open pits and underground for the
Meriden Iron Company. He finds the weather a bit cold up there
in the winter time, and makes a toboggan slide once in a while with
the transit. He manages to dodge the ore blasts. — It is reported
that the Mining fVorld recently published a picture of George Hen-
derson seated in an automobile in the desert. — From the South
Framingham (Mass.) Tribune of March 15, 1907, we have: —
The many friends q( Arthur £. Wells, a graduate of the Framingham
High School, doing the four years' course in three years, and afterward
graduating with honors from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
are pleased to learn tbat he bas been appointed to the position of head chem-
ist of the American Smelring and ReliRtng Company of Salt Lake City.
He was promoted over the beads of several older and more experienced
men. It is not always pull that wins the good places, but ability, grit, and
perseverance.
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— Charles E. Johnson (II.) has been away from Boston on a trip
of inspection in Maine districts for the New England Telephone
& Telegraph Company. — "Stew" Coey (VI.) was in Boston in
latter part of March. He has been inspecting in electrical insulator
work. — Edwin B. Bartlett writes from Norwood, Ohio: —
Leiand Woodruff (VI.), and myself are here in Cincinnati, working in
the Apprentice Course of the Bullock Electric Manufacturing Company.
It is hard work, but gives one a great chance to learn.
— George Henderson (III.) writes from Rhyolite, Nev.: —
I came down here from Minnesota the first of November. I like it very
much. The country is new, and things look very promising. WeeWiU-
iams came on the first of the year, and is working for a firm of mining en-
gineers he^e in town. I get all kinds of work here, and am learning some-
thing new every day about mining. I do the assaying, surveying, and
general office work. The general manager of the company, Mr. Blackmer,
is a Tech man of '98.
Rhyolite is a town of about twenty-five hundred inhabitants, and what
it lacks in numbers it makes up in hustle. There are quite a number of
mines in the immediate vicinity of the town, all being gold mines. Living
is rather high, it costing I50 per month for board and I25 for a room, but
wages are high in proportion. Nobody gets less than I4.50 a day. There
are mountains all around us: to the south-west lies the Funeral Range,
which is on the eastern side of Death Valley. The vegetation here is prin-
cipally sage brush, cactus, and sand. The weather now is great, being just
like spring back East, and the nights are cool. They say it gets hot as
the devil in the summer time, but I guess I can stand it O. K. When is
the next number of the Review coming out ? Soon, I hope, as it is good
to get the news from the other boys.
— Cliff Wilfley (III.) wrote from Maryville, Mo., in February. —
With snow on the ground and snow falling, the absence of jingling sleigh-
bells makes me think of last winter when I thought it strange that they
used bells on their horses with all kinds of vehicles there in old Boston.
We hear them occasionally when we get the fair [maid of our choice, and
take her out for a sleigh-ride.
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And in March from Denver, Col. : —
Here I am up in the air so high that I have ta carry a made-to-order,
pockei-size Ingersoll compressor in my pocket, which delivers air through
a tube into my lungs. I picked up my duds, and skipped to Denver on
the 5th, where I had a swdl time visiting my uncle's folks and chasing the
wind in the fastest ear in Denver.
It's somewhat snowy up here, but not really cold weather; and I think
I will get acclimated tolerably readily. It takes my breath to walk up one
or two of these i,ooo per cent, grades to my boarding-house. I rather think
I will like Mexico better if I can get strong enough to do all the work I want
to do.
In Denver I went around to Willis Caypless' house to see him, but found
he had recently been transferred to Pueblo. I was going to look up Varian,
too, but got my sailing orders so suddenly I had to hurty.
The following changes of address have been received since the
January issue: Robert £. Cushman (II.) reports that he and Bur-
leigh have resigned their positions with the car heating company in
Albany, and are now employed as draughtsmen by the American
Bridge Company. Wilmington, Del. They work at the Edge Moor
plant which is some three miles out of this city. The address of
both is 405 Washington Street, Wilmington, Del.— William A.
Sheldon. (III.), Aspen, Col.— Herbert L. Williams has changed
from Lead, So. Dak., to Box 54, Rhyolite, Nev.,with Cameron & Cox,
mining engineers. — Raymond J. Barber (III.), care of Minas del
Tajo, Rosario, Sinaloa, Mexico. He is shift man in the cyanide
mill. — H. A. Terrell (II.) has returned to Tech for the second term.
— Clarence E. Lasher (VI.) has left Lynn to go West in the elec-
trical line. — Shirley P. Newton (V.) has changed from work with
Dr. Gill at the Institute to the Sherwin-Williams Paint Company in
Ohio. — H. E. L. Lewenberg (X.) is now located at 164 Front Street,
New York City, with chemical engineers. — James H. Polhemus
(III.), who went to the Joplin zinc district, gives his address as
Carthage, Mo. "Dick" is well located, likes his work, which is
varied, also the company and his associates, and he expects to learn
much in the district. — William J, Deavitt (III.) is reported early in
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March out in Iron River, Mich. Address, Iron River's New Brick
Hotel. — ^Nestor M. Seiglie (I.) is now first assistant with the De-
partment of Public Works at Moron, Camagiiey, Cuba.
The following men have been located by the secretaries since the
last issue of the Review: —
J. H. Peabody (IV.), with Peabody & Steams, 53 State Street, Boston,
Mass.
Carl Emil Hanson (II.), 76 Franklin Street, Lynn, Mass. Draughtsman
in special tool and machinery department with the General Electric
Company.
Samuel Peter Sargent (VIII., X.) returned to the Institute after a year of
absence, but was obliged to take a rest on account of poor health.
Leland WoodruflF (VI.), 4926 Linden Avenue, Norwood, Ohio, Apprentice
Course in the Bullock Electric Manufacturing Company.
John H. Fellows (II.), New Britain, Conn.
Lemuel D. Smith (XIII.). His address was incorrectly given in the Octo-
ber Review. It should be 153 East 86th Street, New York City, with
"The Winthrop Press" at 32 Lafayette Place.
Roy all D. Bradbury (I.), assistant in civil engineering, Mass. Institute of
Technology, Boston, Mass.
John C. Daly, Jr. (III.), 47 Townsend Street, Roxbury, Mass.
Cari F. Edwards, B. S. (XIII.), '06, 635 Y. M. C. A. Building, Newark, N.J.
Thornton M. Gilmer (I.), with engineering department, Consolidated Gas
Company of New York, 208 West 72d Street, New York, N.Y.
Charles A. Holmquist, B.S. (I.), 334 Plymouth Avenue, Rochester, N.Y.
James G. Riley (V.), 12 Fiske Street, Waltham, Mass.
Charles J. Rich (II.), 15 Cottage Street, Norwood, Mass.
Edward L, Mayberry and Llewellyn A. Parker recently announced that
they had established an office for the practice of Structural Steel and
Reinforced Concrete Engineering under the firm name of Maybeny
& Parker with offices at 372-373 Pacific Electric Building, Los
Angeles, Cal.
Book Review
287
BOOK REVIEW
PHOTOGRAPHY FOR STUDENTS OF PHYSICS AND
CHEMISTRY
f Louis Derr, M.A., S.B. Macmillan Company, 1906.
The volume before us is the outcome of a series of experimental
lectures which the author has given for a number of years at the
Institute, and is designed for a class of readers with some knowledge
of the principles of physics and chemistry. The subject is treated
from a thoroughly scientific point of view, and the student will find
compressed within reasonable compass an admirable treatment not
only of matters relating to the choice of photographic apparatus
and the procedure to be followed in making a finished picture, but
also the reasons and in many cases the theory, so far as it is known,
for each step of the work. The scope of the subjects treated may
be seen from the following resume.
The first portion of the work is devoted to a discussion of the
optics of the camera. This includes an interesting introductory
chapter on pin-hole photography, a description of lenses and lens
systems, and an admirably clear treatment of their errors and hm-
itations due to aberrations, astigmatism, distortion, ghosts, etc.
There is also included a chapter on the classification of lenses, in-
cluding tele photo- lenses, and on lens-testing, together with a full
discussion of the function of the diaphragm and the effect of "stop-
ping" upon the resulting photographic image.
Comparatively little space is devoted to a description of the vari-
ous types of cameras and their accessories, as these are of less vital
importance from a scientific point of view.
The chemistry and manipulation of the various steps involved in
making a photograph, including exposure, development, and print-
ing, are next taken up in detail, the subject being introduced by a
prehminary chapter on photochemical action. This intensely in-
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teresting topic might perhaps have been discussed with advantage
at somewhat greater length, so as to have included, for example,
the results of the beautiful investigatoins of Bunsen and Roscoe on
the laws of photochemical action and photochemical induction.
The chapter on the intensification and the reduction of negatives
with microphotographic illustrations of the effect of various in-
tensifying reagents forms a valuable addition to this section of the
work. The chapter on lantern slides will also prove very welcome
to teachers, and to all those interested in optical projection, for
the many practical suggestions which it contains.
The work concludes with a discussion of several practical methods
of testing shutter exposures and with a chapter on the present state
of the art of color photography, including the processes of Lipp-
mann, Ives, Joly, McDonough and Wood.
The whole work will be most warmly welcomed by all interested
in photography from its scientific aspect, not only for its reliability,
for which the wide personal experience of the author in photographic
matters is guarantee, but also for the admirable manner in which
so wide a range of subjects has been condensed without the work
assuming in any way the form of a hand-book of directions.
In conclusion, a word of praise must be added for the excellence
of the press-work and illustrations, many of which are new and
taken from the author's own negatives.
H. M. Goodwin, '90.
£^<^^y^c^
ALEXANDER STRONG WHEELER
MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MASSACHUSETTS
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, 1882-I907
Alexander Strong Wheeler, whose death on April 13, 1907,
deprived the Corporation of the Institute of one of its oldest,
most devoted, and most important members, was born at
East Sudbury (or, as it is now called, Wayland), Mass.,
on the 7th of August, 1820. The Wheeler family came from
Concord, though his grandfather, Abner Wheeler,* lived in
Lincoln.
His father, Asa Wheeler, was unfortunate in business, and,
when Alexander was three years old, his parents moved to
Orford, N.H., the birthplace of his mother, Emily Strong,
and the home of his grandfather, Alexander Strong. His
father and mother continued to be poor, but Mr. Strong
was a prosperous farmer, with the ambitious desire to send
one of his grandchildren to college. He wisely chose
Alexander for this career, and sent him to school at Meriden,
and afterwards at Haverhill, to prepare for Danmouth.
The grandfather died before his plan could be carried out,
but a half-brother of Alexander, some ten years his senior,
aided him, and he himself was able to earn something by
teaching school in the vacations, and thus make his way
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through the college from which he graduated in 1840. He
had already selected the law as his profession, and after
tutoring for a year in a private family in Orange G)unty,
Va., entered a law office in Troy, N.Y., declining an oflFer
of a clerkship in one of the departments at Washington.
After a year at Troy he attended the Harvard Law School,
and, though he could afford to stay but for one term, he
always looked upon the training he received there under
Story and Greenleaf as invaluable, and regarded them as
ideal teachers.
In 1843 ^^ entered the office of Sidney Bartlett as a
student, and the day before his admission to the bar Mr.
Bartlett, who was already one of the leading lawyers in
Boston, offered to take him into partnership. Attractive
as this offer was, he declined it without hesitation to carry
out an arrangement which he had already made with his
classmate, Henry C. Hutchins. This was the turning-
point of his career. He was still indebted to his brother
for a part of the cost of his education, and the brave and
honorable resolution to forego the assured position and
income which Mr. Bartlett's proposition gave him, and to
start instead with a partner of his own age to make his own
way, rather than disappoint a friend, was highly character- •
istic.
The connection between Mr. Wheeler and Mr. Hutchins
was a remarkable one. Born on the same day, the former
in East Sudbury, Mass., the latter in Bath, N.H., they
met for the first time at school in Haverhill, became friends,
were classmates and finally room-mates at Dartmouth,
separated temporarily after leaving college, but as soon as
possible formed the partnership which lasted during their
lives and has been continued by their sons. The close
intimacy between them was by no means confined to business^
Alexander Strong Wheeler
291
•y were for any reason separated, their correspond-
ence was frequent and regular. The partnership lasted for
fifty years, from Jan. i, 1844, to the death of Mr. Hut-
chins, Oct- 28, 1894. During that time there were
several periods of years at a time during which one or
the other partner was, by reason of illness or accident,
unable to do any part of the work, yet no change was ever
made in the division of the income.
It may be interesting to recall that after the Boston fire,
when almost all the local insurance companies had failed,
Mr. Wheeler acted as their counsel, attended to their re-
organization, and drafted and presented to the legislature
the statute which made this possible. This is not the place,
however, to speak at length of Mr. Wheeler's professional
career. He was the trusted adviser of a very large number
of active business men, and he made use of his legal knowl-
edge, his practical good sense, and the influence over men
which was given him, panly by these qualities, but above
all by his brave, simple, and kindly nature, to avert quarrels
and prevent unnecessary litigation. Mindful of this, his
family, when asked to choose one of the beatitudes as the
subject for a memorial window which they desired to place
in Arlington Street Church, selected "Blessed are the Peace-
makers."
Recognizing the value of Mr. Wheeler's business judg-
ment and sound common sense, some of his clients, who
were corporations, asked him to act upon their boards of
directors, and the Second National Bank and Bigelow
Carpet Company greatly appreciated the long and faith-
ful service which he rendered them in this capacity.
He felt it part of the duty of every one to give a portion of
his time and strength to public and benevolent work, and
was for many years one of the trustees, and also for a time
292 The Technology Review
the president, of the Boston Asylum and Farm School. He
was elected into the Corporation of the Institute in 1882,
and was placed upon the Committee of the School of In-
dustrial Science, a comparatively large body, to which,
in connection with the President, was intrusted the manage-
ment of the institution. After Mr. Rogers's death he took
an active part in remodelling the by-laws and substituting
for this large committee the present small Executive Com-
mittee. Of this he was one of the original members, and to
the time of his resignation, in 1902, he continued to be
most active and attentive to its duties. He thus took part
in the decision of all the important questions which con-
fronted the Institute during that long period, and gave
gladly the benefit of his legal knowledge, large experience,
and wise estimate of men and things. His kindly disposi-
tion and warm sympathy with the feelings and opinions
of others led him to cultivate and encourage the greatest
harmony and friendliness in the committee and in the
Corporation and between them and the Faculty. He was
a fervent and devoted admirer of the Institute and an opti-
mist as to its future, jealous of its reputation and high
standards, and willing to go very far in favoring any de-
sirable enlargement, whether in land, buildings, curriculum,
or staff, in the confident faith that, if the work were good,
the financial support would not be lacking.
Mr. Wheeler was sincerely religious, and never failed to
attend church on Sunday when physically able, and in his
household he kept up the old fashion of conducting family
prayers every morning. He was a member of Arlington
Street Church in Boston, and served for some years on
its Prudential Committee. He was also trustee of the
Massachusetts Bible Society, and a member, and at one
time president, of the Unitarian Qub.
Alexander Strong Wheeler 293
While never a candidate for any political office, he took
a great interest in public questions, and wrote papers on
the Tariff, on Socialism, on Banking, Labor, and other
subjects of that character, some of which were published
in magazines, and some read before the Boston Commercial
Qub or other organizations.
Such a brief account as I have been able to give presents
but a poor picture of Mr. Wheeler's character, which was
at once strong, broad, and charming. His sympathies
were wide, and his kindness and courtesy to young men was
most striking, as the writer has often had occasion to ap-
preciate. Particularly, also, his heart went out to those
who had their own way to make, and to this was due much
of the love he bore the Institute.
William Lowell Putnam.
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AMERIKANISCHES HOCHSCHULWESEN
extracts from a pamphlet published in leipzig by dr. w.
b6ettger, privatdozent at the university
Translated by Chauncy C. Batchelor.
When I received an invitation to spend a year as Research Associ-
ate in the Research Laboratory of Physical Chemistry at the Massa-
chusetts Institute of Technology, I was inclined, in the first place,
to accept because I had made the acquaintance of a considerable
number of the many American students who visit the University
of Leipzig (especially the Physical Chemistry Institute), and thus
had a good preliminary knowledge. In the second place I was
glad of the opportunity to work in the school of one of the best-
known chemists of America, -and to become acquainted with the
methods of instruction in American institutions of the higher learn-
ing.
In this essay I have recorded not merely my impressions of the
things which appear especially remarkable to new-comers in America,
but rather a few observations on which I have based some conceptions
formed after mature consideration, in part not until several months
after my return home. With this caution, I think, it becomes easier
to separate the real from the unreal. The danger of confounding
the incidental with the typical, and thus getting a false conception
of conditions in America, is greater than might be expected. Soon
after the visitor arrives in the new country, owing to the overpower-
ing and contradictory impressions which he receives, he falls into
such a mental state that, unconsciously, he is unable to make clear
observations. This condition lasts the longer, the more the traveller
attempts to see. It soon becomes evident that this hasty method
leads to injustice, but nevertheless the observer realizes that he is
helpless before the multitude of widely varying phenomena. Not
until much later does he become convinced that it is not a hopeless
problem, but that, however, he must observe and experiment care-
Amerikanisches Hochschulwesen
295
fully before he can draw any very far-reaching conclusions. If I
am not mistaken, many criticisms which I consider unjust, and
which I mention in the following pages, are due to just this incom-
plete clarification of ideas.
The Institutions of Higher Learning
Among the many problems which press for solution in an article
concerning a country of such strongly pulsing life, I shall pay special
attention to education, and in particular to the institutions of higher
learning. The more detailed discussion of this subject seems
warranted because of the interest shown in various ways by Germany
in the development of college education which has occurred in
America during recent years. This attention is doubtless justified;
for we need only remember that the public high schools established
lately in certain German cities have existed for over sixty-five years
in Boston, and the academies of practical medicine founded a few
years ago are anticipated by schools in New York. It is certainly
not too much to say that America in matters of education, and par-
ticularly in those of higher education, is the land of experimentation
on a large scale. Familiarity with American college education
will be instructive in another respect. We not only may obtain data
for the solution of problems which with us are only in the theo-
retical stage, hut, on closer consideration of what we may observe
there, we may find underlying principles, the knowledge and
consideration of which will be of great value.
It is easily comprehensible that we in this country should
have hitherto paid little attention to American college education,
for German universities enjoy such world-wide reputation that
it would surely be reckless to doubt the soundness of their
fundamental principles. Moreover, university education in Amer-
ica has assumed its present significance in perhaps only the
last thirty years, although some universities, hke Harvard, Yale,
Princeton, and Columbia, are considerably older. The whole
movement is, then, much younger, and for that reason more prac-
tical. We might be tempted to believe that the study of a system
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of higher education still in active process of development might
be rather purposeless, because it is unfinished. It can only be
answered, however, that this makes the study difficult, but not
futile. In many important problems Americans have already
established their position. It is only the form of expression, then,
which changes. Regarding certain other problems there is disa-
greement, and so various experiments are being tried; but among
us many of these problems are left untouched.
It may be stated with certainty concerning their activity in the
province of higher education that the Americans, in the short space
of a few decades, have obtained very notable and original results.
This is not very surprising upon closer examination; for we have
only to remember that many young Americans, after ending their
studies at home, go abroad to complete and enrich their education.
They return in due course, not only with their diploma, but, what
is more important, with a broader view of the world, which, doubt-
less, materially helps their later activity as teachers. Therefore, it
is no wonder that the prosperity of the American colleges, and with
it the growth of knowledge, has come upon them so swiftly.
American colleges in the East are practically all private institu-
tions. In the Central and Western States, state and private colleges
exist side by side. Primarily, the advantages of the state as against
the private university seemed to me so obvious that, soon after my
arrival in Boston, I asked an American professor whether there
was no prospect of the private universities being taken over by the
State. The brief answer: "There is no danger of that,** surprised
me at the time very much. Since then, however, I have become
convinced that the system of private universities, at least under
existing conditions, is quite practical. If, in the following pages, I
confine myself chiefly to the private universities, I do so vnthout any
implication that the founding of private universities here is an object
worth striving for. Our discussion must be limited to those circum-
stances which increase the effectiveness of the universities as insti-
tutions for the deepening of knowledge and the increase of power,
which in our system do not play such an important part. The
most important diflference between State and private universities
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297
S that the latter receive no subsidy from the State and consequently
independent. For this reason, however, the president of
sity not only must be the intellectual leader, but also has
thrust upon him the onerous duty of providing the necessary means
for the subsistence of the university. Under conditions with which
we are familiar, this would be an impossibility; but in America,
where so many people have acquired wealth easily, it is essentially
less difficult. Even so it is hard enough, so that the ideas vrhich we
get of the wealth of American universities are quite often without
foundation. This system, however, unavoidably smacks somewhat
of commercialism.
This circumstance may easily appear to us very disadvantageous,
and it cannot be denied, perhaps, that the complete, or almost com-
plete, independence, and the resulting material self-reliance, have
the immediate effect of placing the private university and its achieve-
ments at the mercy of chance circumstances, such as the intellectual
and financial activity of the president and the interest of rich people,
when the corresponding official aid of the State is lacking. We
must not overlook the fact, however, that this method of college
organization also offers advantages, especially since the same man
who is responsible for the competent instruction and who, with the
help of other officers, governs the economic interests of the college,
remains in closest connection with the college, with its vital interests
and with its sphere of influence. As a result, more attention is paid
to local state interests than in a system of economic centralization.
The organization of the American university favors differentiation,
but this differentiation can normally apply only to those details
which affect the existence and influence of the institution. As soon
as differentiation is carried to such a point that one college falls
below another in achievement, then attendance decreases, and its
existence is imperilled. Since the consequences of this failure to
obtain definite results do not make themselves felt quickly, we
may perceive in this another advantage, — that of greater mobility
and easier adaptability, which, to be sure, involves sometimes a
great disadvantage, that of instability.
The necessity for financial self-support requires that capital should
be laid out only on those things which are strictly necessary for
carrying out the purpose of the institution. The lecture and office
buildings are constructed in a simple style, the older ones are with-
out decoration. There are exceptions, of course; but in the general
interior finishing of most colleges this principle of economy is shown.
The auditoriums are quite frequently imperfectly provided with
apparatus for lecture demonstrations. On the other hand, the fur-
nishing of the laboratories with apparatus for practical instruction
is usually complete. As a further result of financial independence,
the students must, as explained more fully below, pay an essentially
higher tuition fee, in order to bring up the general
Of those details concerning the students which
to us, we may note that the schedule of studies is mor
prescribed, and that the student's activity is regularly con
This is partly because the relation of the college (the preli
step to the university proper) to the school is different fro
with which we are familiar. The pupil in the American inter-
mediate school does not cover so much ground as has the graduate
of the German Gymnasiam, Realgymnasium, or Oberreahchule.
n fa miliar
r less strictly
nary
that
Preparation for Higher StuJy
The regular course of preparation for college consists of a certain
number of years spent in the Primary, Grammar, and High Schools.
The normal length of time spent in the High School is about four
years, but capable students can fulfil the requirements in about
three. The average age for graduation from High School is about
eighteen years. In general, entrance to any school, and especially
to the colleges, is secured not so much by the possession of a cer-
tificate showing successful study in some class or in the whole school
as by success in passing an examination. It is accordingly not by
any means necessary for every boy who offers himself as a candi-
date for admission (o show that he has gone through all these schools.
In the requirements for admission to the Massachusetts Institute
of Technology it is stated that the candidate must pass the examina-
tions which are held in the Institute or else those of the College
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Entrance Examination Board. In regard [o the schools it is
merely mentioned that the best High Schools are adapted to the
preparation of students for the examinations in that Institute.
In these public schools the tuition is free. On the other hand,
the tuition fees in the colleges and universities are high. There
exists, therefore, a tendency to give the greatest possible number
of children, especially those who are least able to make their hving,
the opportunity to prepare for study at college. Here we find
a characteristic departure from what we are accustomed to, which
accounts for many essential differences between the two views
of hfe; namely, that the separation of the scholars according to their
intended callings begins later in America. The future merchants,
land-owners, and members of the learned professions sit together
in the High Schools.
Under these circumstances, in order to allow for individual pref-
erences of the scholars without increasing the time allotted to each
school day or the school term as a whole, there is a certain limited
freedom in the choice of studies. The preparation for study in the
university in America does not cover so much ground as here,
although the course in the schools (primary, grammar, and high)
normally takes about twelve years. The explanation is easily
found. The demands made upon the young generation are, with
a view to the stronger development of the body in these years,
slighter than here. Among the college students, who therefore are
in a more advanced state of physical development, the opposite
condition is true.
Student Freedom
The preparation for entrance to college which the boy has re-
ceived in the secondary schools corresponds somewhat to that for
entrance to the first class of our higher secondary schools. The
preparation for special study does not begin until he enters college.
Accordingly, the American student is more restricted during his
first years in college. A change is already beginning, however.
In the later years at college the student is allowed greater freedom
1 the regulation of his studies. This circumstance is quite typical;
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for, whereas in Germany the work in the later years is not very
strenuous for a scholar of average ability, — I myself have not gone
through the regular course, — so that those weaker in will and more
gifted may easily adopt a habit of Jolce far nientfy in America
the young man at his entrance to college, at an age when impulse
to high activity is roused, finds in the raising of the requirements a
wished-for opportunity to test and further develop his capability.
The student, accordingly, does not attain so suddenly as here the
freedom of an elective system, and he is preserved from mistakes
which entail heavy consequences. Perhaps the argument may
be advanced that our system is preferable because those who do
not make the right use of the freedom granted them, sooner or
later drop out, so that finally only those arrive at their goal who
appreciate the privileges and duties of student freedom. This
reasoning is, to be sure, logical, but it is one-sided. It suggests
that the student already possesses the very thing for which he is about
to strive. In America, as well as here, educators are working toward
that same end, — free election, — but with smaller loss incurred be-
cause of the more gradual transition.
A further and more important argument against the American
system is that the growing man is deprived of an important oppor-
tunity for strengthening his sense of responsibility. It would
require too much space to describe how this end of education is
attained. In the following pages the story partly tells itself. There-
fore, I will limit myself to quoting a statement made by Charles
W. Eliot, a recognized leader of American college education, and
the veteran, successful president of Harvard College, in his book^
"Educational Reform" (p. 125): —
A university which teaches arts and sciences should assure her students
of three things: —
1. Freedom in the choice of studies.
2. Opportunity to win academic distinction in single courses or in special
departments.
3. An education which teaches each student that he is responsible for his
habits and for his conduct of life.
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To avoid misunderstanding. let it be clearly understood that the
essential difference is not that the American student is more re-
stricted in what he may or may not do, but that he gradually comes
to this freedom which the German student has enjoyed from the day
of his matriculation.
In connection with this problem let us consider another principle
which decidedly distinguishes American methods of instruction from
ours. In America the educator believes that the purpose of college
education is to raise the quality of achievement of the average man,
whereas in Germany the emphasis is notably laid on the task of
bringing the best men to their highest development. It seems to
me that this is the essential difference between the two systems.
The German point of view is characterized by the sentence from
Fichte's Rector's Address: —
We should consider one industrious and adaptable student of more value
than hundreds of lazy and incapable men. and if the two kinds may not be
handled side by side, let us let the hundred go in order to save the one.
In America, where in most respects, to be sure, no great value is
set upon a man's life, the universities are so planned that the powers
of men of only moderate ability may be as far as possible developed.
The educator stares with the idea that those less gifted by Nature
have greater need of an education than those talented ones who
make their way by their own strength, if they be given a fair oppor-
tunity.
This system has several not inconsiderable dangers. For ex-
ample, the standards of requirement may be lowered, and thus
make possible an invasion of the learned professions by the less
worthy. By the following statements, however, we may perceive
that great care is taken to guard against this by dropping from
the colleges those who show that they cannot fulfil the requirements.
Besides, this danger is well recognized, as is shown by the following
statement of Charles W. Eliot: —
The ideals of an educational institution should never be determined by
ibe capacity of the less capable students. A university should, under all
circumstances, offer what the best students need, and adapt itself to the
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capacity of the poorer ones only so far as is consistent with the first require-
ment.
The Entrance an J Term Examinations
Of those aids to instruction in which the American colleges diiFer
from ours, examinations are of first importance. The American
student, as has been mentioned above, secures entrance to college by
an examination in which he has to give account of his preparation.
This provision, which, moreover, formerly existed in this country, is
modified somewhat by the fact that the secondary schools in which
the boys receive their preparation show great differences in require-
ments and actual results. There is now on foot a movement to
simplify these entrance examinations by allowing the students of
designated High Schools of good reputation to enter without exam-
ination any one of the association of colleges. A strong watch is
kept on the students of these schools, however, and this privilege
is taken away as soon as they show any signs of slackening their
efforts.
The examinations are held, in vrridng, at the end of the school
year, June and September. If the student takes the examination
in June, he does not have to journey to the college for which he is
to be examined, for the examinations may be taken in any state,
in several places, under the direction of the College Entrance Ex-
amination Board. The proctoring at these examinations is very
strict, so that there is no possibility of students presenting work
not their own.
The task of satisfying the requirements of these examinations
is made easier for the student by the fact that he may divide them
among several terms. Moreover, a candidate is accepted provision-
ally, if he does not pass satisfactorily in all subjects, provided that
he takes a condition examination at some time during the first year.
These data, to be sure, do not give us sufficient basis for forming
a clear judgment, since we are not told how many questions must
be correctly answered. We must recognize, however, that the work
of instruction in the American universities is carried on vnth thor-
oughness. This fact will be especially surprising to many, since.
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has roused so
to cite here merely
offered. On that
der is referred to the interesting book of F. Paulsen,
niversiiies and University Study" {Berlin, 1902),
in view of the financial independence of the colleges, which obliges
them to keep in attendance a sufficient number of students, we
should expect that the admission requirements would not be rigidly
exacted. Not only is this not the case, but also during the entire
course effort is made to throw out, or at least to hold back, those
students who do not fulfil expectations. This is brought about
through examinations at the end of every term, or, at least, at the
end of every year.
The question of the advisability of
much discussion that it would require much sp;
the most important arguments which have b«
"The Ger
p. 426, and following. I will limit myself here to remarking that in
America experiment has proved in every case that these examina-
tions not only are not purposeless, but that through tbem good
results are obtained. We must add, indeed, that such examinations
can be no test of the ability of individual students, but doubtless
they show whether the students do the required minimum of work
at least, and provide protection against the farther advance of those
who do not come up to the minimum standard of scholarship. Here,
evidently, the principle mentioned above is applied, that education
is chiefly for the benefit of those naturally less gifted. This does
not in the least mean that special attention is not paid to those who
distinguish themselves by stricter application: that is not the case.
As soon as a student, by examination or other test, proves his worth,
this is immediately recognized, and every aid is given to advance
him, in order to win him for the service of the university, or at
least for intellectual work. This is done by granting him, when
necessary, a scholarship during his college course or by making
it possible for him to attend another university, especially abroad.
The point of view of the young students in regard to examinations
may be of interest here. I have the impression that they are regarded
as a welcome opportunity for the student to distinguish himself.
Without doubt, however, during the period just before examination
agreatdealof " cramming" is done, and some students, it is reported^
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resort to drugs, in order to endure the great fatigue they undergo at
this time. I doubt, however, whether this can be regarded as the
rule. One incontestable advantage in these examinations is in
weeding out the less industrious. However hard it may be for the
individual when he is shown by failure in the examinations that he
has deceived himself in the choice of his profession or in the estimate
of his capability, nevertheless the timely realization of this fact
is, in the long run, of greater advantage than the later realization of
it at the final examinations of the college course or perhaps so late
as the beginning of practical life. That in America there are fewer
of the "discontented and disenchanted" to be found in the learned
professions is surely not only a result of the universal optimism
caused by uncritical overestimadon of ability, on which so often
people in that country depend, but is ako brought about, at least
in part, by the more abundant opportunities for the individual to
find out whether he is in his right element in the profession which
he has chosen.
Let us discuss one point briefly. From theoretical considera-
tions it might seem that this strict regulation of studies might lead
the stronger element among the students, because of their indi-
viduality, to pursue their studies less zealously, and thus hinder their
development. In that case the possible gain would be counter-
balanced. To this it may be answered that the really capable
students can fulfil the requirements without great preparation, and
to these men is given every opportunity to develop their natural
gifts. Besides, every young American knows that the "unpleasant
pressure" lasts only for the short period of four to five years, and
that it is felt only a few weeks in the year, provided that the student
uses the rest of the time to any purpose at all. A lasting com-
pulsion and, if possible, an improving effect would be exercised
in this way really only upon those who during their course do
not themselves gain enough insight to see that regular exercise
and development of the intellect are essential parts of study, or
upon those who have not the strength of will needed to make them
practise this principle. This class of students is doubtless better
<:ared for in America than here.
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As a defence of this view, I should like to quote here a statement
of Professor Miinsterberg. He writes in his book, "The Americans"
(vol. ii. p. 86):—
Germany is most eMcemely economical of time and strength during the
school yeais, but most spendthrift of both in the university; here and there
to the gain of a strong personahty, but always to the harm of the average
man, America wastes much time during the school years, but is economical
during university study, and accustoms the individual to solid work.
0,ga.kam. ,j I„„r.cm.
On one other question, also, the advantages of the lecture system,
which has been repeatedly discussed in Germany, different views
are expressed in America. My contribution to this discussion is
based upon personal intercourse with college students, and upon the
transactions of the American Chemical Society at their thirty-first
meeting in Philadelphia {28th to 31st December, 1904) on the subject
of laboratory instruction in organic chemistry.
If it is desired to study this question more closely here in Germany,
too, a knowledge of American conditions may be of value, because
there the system has been tested in a practical manner. The
American system aims at limiting the number of lectures which a
student hears in a semester, supplementing them by oral recitations,
and establishing the closest connection between them and the
laboratory exercises. To bring this out more plainly, I have ob-
tained from the catalogue of the Massachusetts Institute of Tech-
nology more detailed information concerning the system of instruc-
tion for students in chemistry. Such an examination shows that
the total number of hours per week is notably small. If we reckon
the work hours per week at fifteen, on the half-day basis, and at
thirty-four houts, on the whole-day basis, it follows that the total
laboratory work corresponds to a seven semester course on the half-
day basis or a three semester course on a whole-day basis, for the
average laboratory work for eight semesters
and one-half hours per week. This is in shai
tomary amount here. The student regularly in the second, and not
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infrequently in the first, semester begins with laboratory work of
fifteen hours (half-day) and at times even with thirty-four hours.
Since it is conceivably of interest to know also what personal
characteristics are especially cultivated by this instruction, I will
mention the emphasis laid upon the importance of doing careful
work, making thorough observations, carrying the thought to its
logical conclusion, and careful revision of reports. In order to
guarantee this result, the instruction and oversight during the work
is more intensive than is commonly the case here.
This decided diminishing of the practical hours of laboratory
work, however much justified it may be at the beginning, may,
especially for the advanced students, bring certain disadvantages.
If too little opportunity and encouragement are given the student
to study a phenomenon according to his own judgment, he will
rather content himself with doing only the thing that occurs to him
at the moment. On the other side, one disadvantage is avoided
which is not infrequently met here in Germany in laboratory instruc-
tion,— mechanical work without any question as to the impelling
causes for a phenomenon. This is found even in quite capable and
industrious but physically less favored students, who in the attempt
to get the full advantage of the course, make greater demands on
their strength than it can stand. The consequence is that they
work on in a condition of weakness to a farther point, indeed, hut
with less understanding, and consequently with less success, than
if they had worked for a shorter time, but with more deliberation.
The deeper study of these conditions would be instructive in still
another respect. Laboratory instruction in American colleges
involves the antithesis [o the ideas developed by Sir William Ramsay
some time ago. This successful investigator believes in bringing
together the young and old students in mixed classes, in order to
give the young beginners the opportunity for broadening their knowl-
edge by observation of their neighbor's work and through conference
with older associates. By the American system the students are,
for the most part, separated according to semesters, and the possi-
bilities of mutual and, so to speak, gratuitous instruction is lost.
This departure from Ramsay's conception, to be sure, has good
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reasons. The realization of Ramsay's idea is naturally more
expensive; and it can be profitable only where a due number of con-
spicuously capable students are available. The American institu*
tion corresponds to the requirements here, — that a great number
of students (often several hundred) must receive instruction at a
very limited cost.
The total number of lectures is not smaller in the same proportion
as the time devoted to the laboratory. It comprises, for all courses
in chemistry during the eight semesters, thirty hours per week.
This would be equivalent to six (ive-hour lectures, but it must be
noticed that far fewer lectures occur in a single semester than is
customary here, and especially that courses of more than three
hours per week are not given. In this way, overburdening and the
loss of interest connected with it are avoided.
Besides the lectures and laboratory exercises, oral recitation hours
are quite universal in America. They form, as it were, a supplement
10 the lectures, and establish a medium between the lectures and
the laboratory exercises. Presideni Eliot* expresses his opinion on
the object of these exercises in the following charaaeristic and
clear manner: —
Recitations degenerate to dry repetition, and lectures alone mean often
a useless waste of effort. The lecturer pumps industriously into a sieve;
the water may be very good, but it runs through. The brain must work
itself if it is to grow.
In these oral exercises such problems are treated as would require
too much time to explain to each student singly in conference. The
number of those taking part is generally less than twenty and seldom
more than thirty.
According to Paulsen such exercises were held in Germany also
(in the eighteenth century), and he mentions as causes for the dis-
appearance of this system the increase in number of students, the
wandering of a part of them from one university to another, and the
consequent difficulty of personal relations between teacher and
student, and finally the dislike of the students for school discipline.
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On the other hand, it may be said that the increase in number
of students is no unconquerable obstacle. In America the educa-
tion of the masses is carried on in this way. Moreover, the lack
of personal relations, which is here caused by the migration from one
university to another, is found over there, also, being brought about
to a great extent by the fact that the exercises for one course in a
single semester are conducted by different instructors. And, finally,
as regards the disinclination for school discipline, we may answer
that that may be justified only in those cases where the teacher is
not skilful enough to avoid dogmatism. I have tried to become
better acquainted with this method of instruction by visiting classes,
and I must confess that I have often been surprised at the skill with
which many teachers interested the students and induced them to
talk and to ask questions.
One other arrangement which might easily be termed scholastic,
however, I noticed in some lectures. Many teachers interrupted
their lecture at designated points, and gave their audience opportun-
ity for asking questions. The system has many advantages. The
lecturer has his attention called to any defects in his presentation,
which indeed — especially in the case of young teachers — are un-
avoidable, and the hearers take a more active part in the exercise,
because they know that the occasional obscurities must not be
allowed to pass unheeded. The objection may be made that too
much time may be lost, since in a large audience too many ques-
tions might be asked. This must be determined by experience.
In two lectures which I regularly attended, I have observed that in
an audience of forty to fifty very little time was lost for the purposes
of the lecture, to say nothing of the gain accruing to both parties
from it. The questions put, too, were very reasonable, and of such
a sort as to make clearer the especially obscure points. Of course
it must not be forgotten that lecturers in American colleges have
before them, except in the first few semesters, a more homogeneous
audience, as far as preparation goes. This circumstance decidedly
contributes to the success of this plan. Furthermore, it favors the
limiting of the number of lectures, for by the fact that the lectures are
brought into close connection with each other (remembering that one
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Kt of lectures may be attended by a student only when he bas passed
the course regarded as preparatory or when it has been shown
that the prescribed knowledge has been obtained in some other way)
the lecturer is in a position to make good progress without stopping
to explain elementary principles.
M.scetlaneous
The outward aspects of life at Amer
notice. The care of the body and phy;
much attention, find noisy expression ir
students of neighboring or friendly
as is well known, are carried on with
■an colleges deserve brief
cal health, which receiv^
the contests between the
These contests,
h energy that every year
a considerable number of the contestants lose their lives or are more
or less crippled. It may be less well known, however, that lately
a movement is gaining strength which does not encourage one-
sided cultivation of muscle, but an all-round development of the
body through appropriate exercises, especially for such as are less
favored from birth. Some words from an article of Professor
A. A. Noyes, entitled "The Aims of Technological Education,"*
express this feeling: "Regular physical exercise may not be regarded
as an affair of subordinate importance for the attaining of success
in education, but rather as a necessary preparation." And, after
Slating that the Institute should bring about reform in this respect,
he recommends "not only that those few who already possess
unusual strength should be encouraged to take regular exercise,
but that preparations should be made to induce a habit of moderate
training in those who from birth, have a difficult position in the
struggle for existence, and who consequently are, up to that time,
the least of all inclined to cultivate the strength and health of their
bodies."
Another aspert of student life concerns the arrangements, found
at practically all American colleges, to avoid unnecessary and fatigu-
ing journeys during the mid-day recess. At Boston the Institute
of Technology provides a lunch-room in which good and cheap foods,
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both wann and cold, are scnned ocpedidoiBljr between die hours
of twelve and three. This is of great convenience, not only to
the students, but to die professors, assistants, and die women em-
ployed n the Institute offices. I mention this to show that die
physical well-being of the students and teadiers of the college is
considered. The situation of the lunch-room b so favorably chosen
that in the mid-day recess of one hour there is time to take a short
walk after lunch. In this way also a sharp distinction is made
between study hours and rest hours, since on account of the shorter
recess at noon the work in the afternoon begins earlier and generally
ends earlier than here.
It is easy to see that in a university so widely spread out as that
of Leipzig, with its complicated organism, such an arrangement
cannot well be made. Indeed, even in the city itself that would be
unnecessary, and the attempt to bring about such a thing would
surely be vigorously opposed by the restaurants. Perhaps the in-
conveniences which arise from the great distance of the newest
** Latin Quarter " from the centre of the city might be lessened in
some similar manner. At the same time another often regretted
evil might be removed, — ^the lack of opportunity for exchange of
ideas between the younger members of the instructing staflF. How
easily then could questions which concern other departments be
answered without need of calling a conference of the courses!
Of all the impressions concerning the young students which I
received, the most distinct is that of their strong loyalty to their
college. This feeling of belonging to it, too, does not die out on the
day on which the graduating student bids farewell to the college,
after the diploma is handed to him in the solemn assembly of the
Faculty and friends. The majority of the alumni attend the
reunions, and the individual student keeps up during his whole life
a more or less active interest in the place where he received an
important part of his education, — his intellectual development.
This interest is expressed in many ways. Sometimes the rich gradu-
ate of a college bequeaths a part of his wealth. This explains how
the old universities, like Harvard which, naturally, has such a large
number of alumni, receive so many legacies. That, however,
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/ other
I fro
I seeking t
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; the
not discourage many
cause of inteilectuLl education in this same manner. There are,
for example, whole universities, such as Johns Hopkinsin Baltimore,
modelled on the principle of the German university, founded by
the bequest of one man.
Aside from this, however, the reunions of the alumni may also
have a most decided influence on decisions which are of the greatest
importance in settling the position of the college. A case of this
kind occurred during my slay in Boston, when the question of
the union of the Institute and Harvard University arose. This
question was debated in the most earnest manner in a large assembly
of the Institute alumni, and it would not be incorrect to say that the
final miscarriage of the plan, which had many partisans for and
against it, might be ascribed, at least in part, to the outspoken
dissent of the alumni.
Concerning the life, customs, and aspects of the undergraduates,
naturally a great deal more might be said, but I prefer to confine
myself to what 1 have said and what may be implied from this
article, for by the mere mention of institutions and circumstances
which are different from those to which we are accustomed I might
add to the incorrect representation of American conditions if at
the same time I did not explain how characteristic they were and
give the observations on which they were based. For such a com-
plete investigation of such questions I lack the necessary data.
^* In addition to several remarks previously mai
economic conditions at American colleges it may be interesting
further information. As ha
the tuition fees paid by the students a
At Harvard University they amount
of Technology to $250. They vary 1
S250 for the college year, which at m
prises two terms. The cost of tuitii
considerably tower. At these either no fees are charged, as at the
dy been mentioned,
essentially higher than here.
I $150, and at the Institute
;r the country from Sioo to
colleges, as also here, com-
at the state 1
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Universities of Illinois, Wisconsin, and California, or they amount
to no more than |lio to II50, as in Michigan, or $2^ to |tioo, as in
Minnesota. The necessity of charging high rates for the tuition
arises simply from the fact that the private universities must have
some regular source of income to meet the running expenses, since
their property and bequests do not grant an income large enough
to meet expenses. Therefore, it becomes necessary to call on the
students and their parents, and this appears justifiable when we
consider that it is chiefly the more prosperous who send their children
to college, regardless of the question whether it has been founded
by special endowment or not.
This objection is easily answered, however. First of all, there
exist at every college numerous funds which are used to help those
needy students who, during the school year, have shown themselves
to be worthy. I am told, for instance, that at the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology ten per cent, of the students receive a
half or whole scholarship. At Harvard University (1904-05)
out of 5»I43 students, from which number i,cx)7 should be sub-
tracted for the summer school, 403 (that is, ten per cent.) were as-
sisted by scholarships. Among the latter are 58 for the more ad-
vanced students, which run from $200 to $1,000. If circum-
stances require it, the scholarship aid is continued for two or
three years in case the successful work of the candidate seems to
make it advisable.
Furthermore, absolutely destitute students are aided in getting
an education in other ways. In America students think differently
about working for their education at unskilled labor. The student
who pays his expenses by serving as waiter in the mid-day recess
or during the long summer holidays, which last from the beginning
of June till the end of September, is not looked at askance, but is
generally regarded with especial respect. And when the opportunity
to do such work is quite great, and the pay is comparatively high,
it is not impossible for a student to "work his way through college."
It is naturally quite different when the student is not merely working
for himself, but has young brothers and sisters or aged parents
to support.
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The American system is, therefore, not so unfair as it seems at
first sight. The burden of cost falls on those who can endure it,
and those who are not in that position have only to show that they
are especially gifted or especially strong in will in order to overcome
the first most considerable difficulties. They can definitely depend
upon it that by the American system of instruction and examination
this will be made possible, so that a lack of means forms a strong
impulse to greater activity without causing lasting uneasiness about
the future and consequently the hindering of the capacity for work.
In closest relation to this question is that of the pay of the university
teacher. I will give some figures here to support my statements.
The salaries at American colleges amount to about the following
sums : —
For a Student Assistant (not graduated) . . o to $150 4th Year.
: Year o to 500 5th
nd Year ..,.,... o to 600 6th
«8oo to i.ijs 6-8th "
Assistant Professor 1,125 to 2,000 loth "
Associate Professor 2,000 to 3,000
Full Professor 3iOoo to 4,000
Heads of Departments 3>S°o '" 5'°°°
In order to show how many years must pass before these salaries
are actually obtained, I have given in the last column the number
of years normally required. For the higher positions it is naturally
out of the question to make any estimate.
From these figures it may be seen that the salaries for the younger
membets of the instructing staff are materially higher than here,
where the average pay of an assistant, even after several years' ser-
vice, comes to perhaps S300, or even less at times. Nor is it to
be supposed that the difference is made good in greater value of
money. Another very noteworthy fact in the American system is
that in the first few years the income increases quite rapidly. It
is the rule, at least in Boston, that an assistant in the second year
of his service receives an increase, if he performs his duties satis-
factorily. And, if he is not promoted to the rank of instructor after
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one or two years, it indicates that he does not fulfil expectations,
and must count on seeing a younger colleague, who may offer better
service in instruction, preferred to him.
The comparatively high compensations are conditioned by various
circumstances. The salaries paid by the business and manufactur-
ing houses which the young students might enter at the end of their
course are considerably higher, especially for the more active and
capable. The natural consequence is that the colleges must so
calculate the compensation that, whenever possible, they may keep
the most capable for the work of instruction, especially for the scien-
tific work. But aside from this it is abhorrent to the American mind
to pay a man for his services a sum of money on which he cannot
live without additional outside sources of income. This considera-
tion then brings it about that, in general, no great influence can be
ascribed to the personal interest in his profession which the research
worker or teacher feels as an impulse to high activity. This explains
what by many thinkers is regarded as an obvious defect of the
American system, that in American colleges is wholly lacking one
part of the instructing staff found in every German university, —
the German tutor, who, as a rule, gives only so much instruction
as is compatible with the advancement of his own education.
With the question of pay is also connected the efficiency of the
teacher. The idea is prevalent there that the younger teachers
are far too much in evidence in the work of teaching and are more in
demand than the younger members of the instructing staff in German
universities, so that their further development is considerably
endangered. This view evidently originates with the young Ameri-
cans who, possibly exaggerating the strictness of the prescribed
course which instructors give, look with more favor on the few
self-chosen lectures which the German tutor delivers.
It is generally forgotten that the tutor and the assistant have
different functions, and that the German tutor, in case he is at the
same time an assistant, has in reality to devote himself much more
to the instruction in the laboratory than the American instructor.
At least this is the case when he conscientiously fulfils the duties
•of the assistant's position, and does not — ^in order to devote himself
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315
b> scientific work, on which his
over to younger apprentices. Of
dogmatically. For the chemist, hi
have heard here and there personally (
this statement applies, with few except!
depends — turn it
me can generalize too
ccording to all that I
from reliable sources,
s. The American in-
structor
but he ii
In Gern
;rtainly has a greater number of fixed hours of recitation,
laid for ihem so well that with a proper limitation of these
hours he can devote the remaining time to research work.
ny the assistant, unless, by chance, profitable lectures are
er to him as a tutor, must undertake, besides the services
in the laboratory (which are in respect lo hours, etc.. less regulated)
some avocation, literary or otherwise, in order to keep his head
above water. Only what little time may be left over from this
may be devoted to research work. For the tutor of small means,
then, the progress of his development, which is of the greatest im-
portance for his future profession, is seriously hindered.
The pay for the higher positions also seems at first sight to be
high. It is to be noticed, however, that the professor receives
no greater salary from the college than the German professor, who
receives a part or the whole of the fees for lectures. But, even if the
average pay in America is better, it must be remembered that the
work is, as a general rule, more monotonous, because it is more
often devoted to instruction than to research work.
Mr. Hart, who studied law in the sixties in Gottingen, in a book
published in 1874, entitled "German Universities," draws a com-
parison between a professor in Leipzig with 500 thalers' pay and
an American assistant professor with an income of ;$i,ooo (whose
salaries then stand in a ratio of i to 2.6): —
The Leipzig professor hi
colleague. His duties are n
his own study. He does not nc
of instruction per week, and hi
oversight of the work.
hour lecture.
:orL
essential advantage over his American
;, and they lie wholly in the line of
give twelve, fifteen, or twenty hours
: is not required for inspection and
the delivery of a four to five
This, to be sure, cannot be taken too literally now, for conditions
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have changed since then, and have become far more favorable for
the American college instructor. From what experience I have had,
I should judge that the professors in German universities who have
charge of an ''institute/' or department, commonly have more
demands on their time than professors in a similar position in
America. Not only do the latter have control of a larger staff
of sufficiently well-paid assistants on whom they can disburden
themselves, but there is a tendency to-day, at least in the large
colleges, toward division of labor according to inclination and
fitness for teaching, especially investigation. Besides, Mr. Hart
studied law, and so his conclusions do not much concern conditions
existing in the scientific branches. I emphasize this here especially,
because in the frequently quoted book of Professor Paulsen many
conclusions are based upon statements of Hart's without any men-
tion of that fact, which naturally weakens the force of the reasoning.
If we consider these conditions, we must, above all, not forget
that educators in America know the situation thoroughly and tiy
zealously to remove the defects. This will be best illustrated,
I think, by quotation from the very significant speech of President
Roosevelt in June, 1905, on Commencement Day at Harvard
University.* He says in this speech, which I was able to attend,
the following: —
A university like ours has two different functions. The first is to produce
a limited number of men who, endowed with the highest gifts, are in the
highest sense productive in science, literature, and art. The second duty
is to send into the world a great number of men who cannot perform any
such functions as the first, and who should never try to do so, but whose
work in the world will be valuable in many ways. These men should
leave the university with an even development of body, of mind, and, above
all, of character. This would fit them to fulfil a notable and important
duty.
And after some remarks about the special institutions for the realiz-
ing of this purpose, which Harvard University already possesses,
he said further: —
* From the Boston Evening Transcript, June aS, 1905.
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317
This worthy ambition cannot be realized by one meatis alone, but there ia
one which will, in the greatest degree, contribute to the reah'zation of it, —
we must create some splendid positions and bestow them on ihose scholars
who have attained the highest standing in their special branches. Every
position of that sort ought especially to be honored, in order to show to the
outside world of what imponance they are.
In order that no one may give too materialistic an interpretation
to these statements, the following passage is also quoted: —
Naturally, the mind of a man is incomparably more important than any
reward coming from outside. The consciousness of having done such a
work forms for the man who has performed it the most beautiful and richest
reward. Wc, who stand outside, should help, as much as we can, to make
the completion of this work easy. Nevertheless, what we can do is only
slight in comparison with what he himself has to do. The mind of the
scholar is the impelling energy for the productive work of the country.
This speech, it must also be remembered, was not an exhortation
or an invitation to make contributions, but was delivered on the oc-
casion of the presentation of the large sum of $2,400,000 to the
university. In regard to the spending of this money, merely the
wish was expressed that the intellectual force of Harvard University,
and through it the country, might be increased by the improvement
of the standing of the instructing staff. This act expresses well
the spirit of sacrifice of the Harvard alumni, for a large part of
that sum was contributed by old Harvard men.
Conclusions
Not all of the interesting facts have been told about America
by any means; but the writing of the rest must be put off still longer
unless I were willing to limit myself to hearsay. I consider it not
out of place, however, to touch upon some other points, which may
be important in estimating the value of the above deductions.
The first question is whether what I have said concerning the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University
will apply universally. Both institutions are highly respected,
not only in America, but in other countries. Of Harvard Uni-
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versity this is sufficiently known; but the younger institution^
founded in 1865, in which young men are prepared for practical
professions, also is frequently visited by foreigners.
In respect to general educational tendencies, I believe that I
would have come to similar conclusions if I had lived at another
college. I have arrived at my conclusions partly throu^ reading
essays of American educators, and not merely by reason of what I
have myself seen. That must not be understood to mean that the
various colleges are all the same. The whole constitution of the
American colleges and the short period of their existence have
brought about to-day conspicuous differences. The character-
istics noted above are by no means realized in the same manner
at all colleges.
Although it follows from the above that the practical value of
my acquaintance with American systems is somewhat limited, as
it is somewhat lacking in the necessary vouchers for its accuracy,
nevertheless I may be permitted a remark concerning those insti-
tutions which appear to me to have a certain superiority over ours.
This seems to me the more reasonable, since they have frequently
been regarded as obsolete, useless, or impracticable.
First in importance are the yearly or term examinations. The
experience gained in American colleges on this subject is, in my
opinion, of the greatest importance for the future regulation of this
matter. Of the practicability of the examinations there can be
no doubt, and their usefulness is universally acknowledged there.
We should be glad of the opportunity, if we knew how, to weed
out at the right time from the great mass of students the slothful,
and especially those who, with the best will in the world, cannot
fulfil the minimum requirement. Several very intelligent college
professors, who have studied in Germany and have taken a doctor's
degree, have assured me that they considered it a great lack in
our system that we do not have these examinations. If I have dis-
cussed such an institution so specifically, in spite of the disapproval
at present existing in regard to it, on the supposition that the knowl-
edge of the experiments which are being made in other places mi^t
occasion in time a change of the views held at present here, still
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319
s a whole, is worthy
1 do not by any means admit that the systei
of imitation. Especially do I beheve tha
adapted only to the preliminary years, until, that is to say, the
student has given proof to himself, his guardians, and his instructors,
that he is warranted in conrinuing his study further.
I wish, above all, to avoid the impression that, because I have
made certain statements concerning schedules of studies, I am
advocating the strict regulation of study, 1 wish to show merely
how the time is divided among the various courses and with what
preparation the young graduate enters his professional life. It
cannot be denied that the strict regulation of studies at present
prevalent in America has certain advantages: for instance, in
preventing the young and inexperienced student absorbed in profes-
sional study from, in his lack of wisdom, neglecting other courses, —
2 neglect that occurs quite frequently, as [ know from intercourse
with young associates. Let us obtain these advantages through
other means, especially through the effective plan of schedules of
studies in which the lectures and exercises 1
special interest for the student of a particular
together.
The great contrasts which are found in the United States are
responsible for the strongly contradictory criticisms of American
conditions which appear in print. The impression which a visitor to
America receives depends upon the quarter of the city in which he
walks, on whether he busies himself with the problems of money-
making, commerce, corruption, or education, and on whether he
pursues his way as a pleasure tourist with full purse and under the
protection of the authorities, with influential letters of recommenda-
tion, or whether he breaks his way for himself through the difE-
culties. Above all, it depends on how he observes and with what
degree of freedom from prejudice he regards what he sees. Among
the expressions which I have heard in this respect, that of the English-
man Muirhead particularly pleased me, and occasionally surprised
me also. Muirhead says {from Munsterberg, vol. ii. p. 231): —
There is something choice and delicate in the finest bloom of American
which sho
r course a
lid have a
re grouped
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culture, — something which can hardly be found in Europe. The intellect
which grows up there in a surrounding free from artificial standards and
conventional distinctions gains a single-natured, unprejudiced, untram-
melled, purely human view of life. It regards life calmly and as a whole.
This is exactly what we fail to do in England. The true American is
simply incapable of understanding the difference between a lord and a
plebeian, which by the mere pressure of social conditions is forced upon
every one of us. To him it is like a fourth dimension in space: one may
speak of it, but it has no immediate reality. The English radical philoso-
pher may work up to a height from which he may say, "I have won my
freedom with great sacrifice," but the American may retort correctly, "I
was bom in a state of freedom."
And Miinsterberg continues, —
But what Muirhead says of the finest blooms applies, if we look more
closely, to the entire flora; for the most part not so delicate and choice (as
in the best types), often suffused with raw colors, but a little of that color has
been given to every growth on American soil which is not downright weed.
Although we may not be willing to accept, without qualificadon,
Muirhead's somewhat enthusiasdc idea, and especially the compari-
son of the English philosopher and the true American in regard to
the freedom (frankly not identical) to which they have attained
by such diflPerent ways, at any rate, it modifies Munsterberg's crit-
icism concerning the whole flora. There are certain places where
the spirit of cultivation pictured by Muirhead prevails. For in-
stance, I have never visited the Boston Public Library without
similar sensations. But there are also dull growths which we may
not inconsiderately call weeds. Many Americans who are familiar
with Germany have said, without any prompting from me, that the
lower strata of the American population are not actuated by interests
so worthy as in Germany.
I think that this emendation of this altogether too favorable
criticism of Miinsterberg's will be accepted, inasmuch as otherwise
there would be a tendency to attribute the lack of legal reguladon
of the care of the sick and the aged, and similar duties, to a general
absence of the feeling of social obligation on the part of those whose
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321
duty it is to solve such problems. That would be too hasty, at
least. It has its ori^n in the idea that ore does not wish to cur-
tail the right of free choice. Society makes a man responsible for
his safety and existence, and pays him more highly for his work.
However one-sided and consequently unjustifiable this point of
view may be, it cannot be denied that it produces good results so
far as concerns the individual, who becomes more independent
through consciousness of his responsibility, and acquires in higher
degree a wholesome feeling toward real life.
For the rest, I will not omit expressly to point out that, according
to what 1 hear, a surprising amount is done privately to ameliorate
the hard fate of those who are early worn out in this battle for
existence, which destroys courage, mind, and body. It would be
worth while to study the institutions of this sort more closely. We
mig^t count with certainty on finding, among the institutions which
inventive and practical American men and women have created
or perfected, some which could be transplanted here to the great ad-
vantage of those for whom they were designed.
Exchange of Professors
I cannot resist the opportunity to take up the much-discussed
subject of exchange of professors, because I think I can offer
some points of view which in many quarters do not seem to be suf-
ficiently taken into consideration. When it became known that
the reahzation of this undertaking was at hand, it was discussed
eagerly and greeted joyfully by some, and more or less disapproved
of by others. Upon the Ameri
of the young worker by the
only the occasional but sorr
the undertaking adversely,
spread abroad that a natioi
influenced in the developm
a side the joy over the recognizing
intry of older culture prevailed, and
nes quite influential man criticised
Through their statements the idea
; as independent and no more to be
t and cultivation of the intellectual
capabilities of the individual man than the individual man is in
respect to his character. On the German side the plan was greeted
in authoritative circles vrith more distrust. In the first articles
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published the opinion was expressed that it was not complimentary
to the German universities and the members of their instructing
staffs to have the American universities placed beside them as
equals.
Of those men who have addressed the public in this vein,
I offer the opinion of one man * who has estimated the importance
of American universities according to impressions which he has
received in daily work during a year's intercourse with the under-
graduates as a teacher of German in American universities. This
writer especially emphasises the fact that the graduates of the
American universities in general possess a culture more scholastic
than intellectual, a knowledge more superficial than deep, and that
the ambition of the American universities is chiefly practical. In
many respects I agree with the writer, but by no means in all.
Especially! should not like to defend the view that the prime object
of American universities should be characterized in this manner.
I believe that my views concerning the difference between the pur-
pose of the American and German educator have already been
established above. And from this point of view I am convinced
that the exchange of professors will have important results, not in
the sense of fulfilling "weak and overstrained hopes of an inter-
national union," but to communicate to one nation the principles
and experience of the other in matters of education. The result
is that the men who decide the fate of a nation in respect to the
development and cultivation of methods of education become ac-
quainted with the differences in the underlying conceptions and
results. Since, as has just been shown, the leading principles
depart pretty far from each other, inasmuch as educators in Germany
at the university give their aid chiefly to the development of the
best scholars, whereas in America emphasis is laid upon the raising
of the general middle class, it is only right to expect that the consid-
eration of the experiments which are being made in America may
be of the greatest importance.
It must be admitted that the mutual sharing of experiences may
^Walther Kuchler, " Ueber Aroerikanische Universitatsbildung. Eindnicke und Erwag--
UDgen.** (Bdlage zur Munchener AUgem. Zdtung, Nr. 172 (1905), s. 185-189.)
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323
take place in other ways than official ones: for example, through
German teachers who work in America and, on the other hand,
through American students who study in Germany. But since
at present the information concerning American conditions is
chiefly obtained through philologists (teachers of the German
language), who naturally are not in a position to judge with the
eye of an expert the conduct of the scientific courses, which in
the last decade in America have been perfected to a remarkable
degree, we must expect most certainly that the visit to America of
older men belonging to the most widely separated branches will
be of great influence upon the development of instruction in German
universities. These men will be aided in their criticism by their
authoritative position, which will procure for their views a readier
hearing than is accorded to younger men who have taken up the task
unofficially.
We must not set our hopes too high, of course, and refuse to
realize that not all imperfections of an educational system can be
correaed as soon as this or that experiment is tried. Many devices
and arrangements will be borrowed from there, especially in lab-
oratory instruction. If we may not rate these things very highly,
yet at least we should not undervalue them. Let us consider, for
instance, the ease with which in America literary treasures are
made accessible to the public. It seems to me unjust to believe, as
the above-mentioned writer plainly does, that in this way super-
ficiality of knowledge is favored at the cost of depth. That may
be true in some cases, but it does not, as a rule, apply. Super-
ficiality of knowledge is found there more frequently not, in my
opinion, because it is easier to make up for lack of knowledge by
private study in the library, but because the accessibility of the
libraries is not in itself sufficient to prevent the evils due to other
circumstances.
Although, as might be supposed from the above, I expect much
profit to arise from the visit of the German professors to America,
nevertheless I cannot agree with the views of Professor Miinster-
berg on this subject. This scholar states on page 122 of Volume
II. of his much- mentioned book, after he has spoken of the results
1.
tact that tbe sons of rich
tBC trxiitioos Of ifPtniy
dmi^ American
snail numbers
otac eren m me
works and maga-
cree, how shall
wkhout lerious
«> die Amefkan students «ko go to Gennany, he
ne of the freedom of the Gciman lecmr-ioom for the most
jiice }«caBe mcr camioc obcain admissioo to the leading American colleges,
iheocer paxt, howrrer, wlio, haiing had a good prc|>araaon, exchange
American college for a Gcfman one for a few semesters, do not go to-day
AS c&BCT did thiitr jeais ago with the feding that Gcrmanjr is die school-
SBUtcr of the wx>ild« and that ther will find there somrfhing of a different
^sxlitT from die home instnictioo. Ther go there to widen their horizon
as cuhivated men or in order to take special studies with some expen;
ch^v seek a gain which the German would also if he spent one year in the
graduate school of Hanard or Columbia, Chicago or Johns Hopkins.
And, toward the end of this chapter on educarion, he finally utters
this warning: —
Once more let it be said that, if the German prejudices are not soon cor-
rected, their surprise over the American success in the province of the in-
tellectual will be still greater than that over their economic growth.
The narrowness of this view is so apparent that I will refrain
from any discussion of it. In one point, however, I agree with the
writer with complete conviction, although from other motives;
namely, in the warning that we also, the younger generation, should
go abroad and study American conditions with our own eyes. Who-
ever does that will not only gain the profit that comes from close
contact with a people distinguished by inexhaustible energy and
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natural intelligence^ and holding fast with undeviating confidence
to the broad-minded national ideals of the best of their ancestors,
and yet possessing in the choice of ways and means the most sur-
prising flexibility. He will also gain through looking at the coun-
try where he was bom from a somewhat greater distance. He will
see many things which have no moral right to exist, and which
totter along with difficulty, supported on the weak arm of Old
Custom. He will also learn, for the first rime, to know and to
value correctly the worth and strength of his native country's insti-
tutions, and will realize what is imperishable in them. And there
will awake in him the hearty wish to help in the discarding of the
outworn, and to devote his strength to the service of his father-*
land.
BsciZi. jmi IbBioEB Qnhs gave their
J ^^«tPkn» jc 3^ Sew Ccmnr BuOding on
nf J-jn 2X, The mnni we Mis. Harrison W.
)ti. Fnzk H. RaDd, and Sin. Flearr Scfawamb. Over
xumarri jgmics en ikned as < faiKii program^ more than
IT tss MTfhfT attendms the
TECH SHOW
-^WSaau ^lDie« and BiD/' the nintli aimval Tech Show, was
j^jLiJtd at the Colonial Theatre, Boston, on the afternoons of
A^cJ 26 and 27* at the \Ialden Auditorium 00 the evening of April
••. and at the Providence Opera House on the evening of April 28.
Tbe pcrtbcmances wicre noteworthy for the crowded bouses, the best
wiiich Tech Show has cvtr experienced.
The Boston performances were marked by the presence of a large
number of Wcllcslcy girls in the second balcony.
A new Tech cheer song, "Dear Old M. I. T./' was produced,
and inunediatclv won its wav into the hearts of all Tech men. The
songs and dances throughout the performances were excellent, and
set a high standard for other shows to follow. The play did not
ha\-e much of a plot, just enough to hold the songs together.
Hie following criticism by Professor Seaver, of the Department
of English, is so excellent and suggesdve that the Review ventures
to reprint it from The Tecb^ where it first ap|>eared: —
It is probably required of any critic who has seen Tech shows through a
number of years that he compare with previous performances that of the
current year, fresh and pleasant as it still is in his mind, without any timid
concern for possible odiousness in his comparison. Fortunately, the
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standard of the show is now fixed so high thai each year's piece is good,
and such comparison usually indicates difference rather than superiority
or inferiority.
The merit of (he show this year is mainly, I think, an unusual evenness of
excellence, — ^an attainment to be credited rather to the management and (a
the undistinguished sincerity in the work of each performer than to ex-
ceptional gifts in a few prominent players. The rnusic is of sustained in-
terest, without numbers separately as catchy ot brilliant as some of previous
yea.rs. Similarly, the singing of Ellis, Jenkins, and Orchard is less conspicu-
ously superior to other solos or to the choruses than were the solo parts of
other shows. No previous show that I have seen was so sure in the memoriz-
ing of parts and the adjustment of the action, so that the two acts passed
without song or dialogue broken, without mishap or collision in any dance,
and without hitch or lapse of enthusiasm and control. Technical detail
so stnall as the clapping accompaniment to the "Cattle K.ing" song or the
sounding of the tambourines in the tambourine dance was noticeable for
precision, a sufRcienlly modest virtue, but attainable among large numbers
otily by work and capable training. The single adverse criticism that occurs
to me is that too many words were lost by hurried delivery in the dialogue
and obscure enunciation in the songs.
Of acting in the sense of impersonation of character, nothing was de-
manded by the libretto. In the way of caricature and personal "stunts,"
the honors seem to me pretty surely to belong to Coffin's serenade and dance,
the coon song for which was, I think, the most original and best musical
composition, and to Kibbey's whole performance of "Goldstein," especially
the dance, which, alone among the individual numbers, iieemed to me to
equal the best work of any previous show, and which was indeed a most
effective combination, kept within the limit of extravagant
genuity, and absurdity. T^is detail suggests again
excellence of the piece, thai it was free from any of the
sequenily, merely grotesque "stunts" that have man
[ have left for the end consideration of the libretto, because recent ex-
perimenis in the librettos have been so interesting. I still believe that no
Tech show has yet availed itself of the possibilities of comic effect in the plot.
Any attempt completely to convert the show into a regular play would be
fatally objectionable, because it would exclude all the possibilities of chorus
and figure dancing, and would demand too much time and aptitude from
a few performers, and so destroy the main virtue of the show, that demo-
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cratk inchisrrciicsi wiuch means a good dme for the whole student body,
huff secure from compikratioD with Faculty votes. The loss resulting from
omissioo of chorus dancing has been evident in the last two shows, which
have contained no effects of rhythmic movement and beautiful grouping and
coloring of costume comparable with die chorus costume dances of four or
five years ago. But, without any sacrifice of these effective features, it should
be possible to make the plot contribute to die fun, and so become more than a
thread, tangled and ravelled and even broken, on which to string the separate
numbers. In the present show, individuals Jo very clever and amusing
things, but nothing amusing bapftns. An omission I personally miss much
is a more definite love story and love scenes, for nothing can be so diverting
as a fclIow*s impersonation of femininity. Coquetiy combined with the
astounding and abvsmal voices that accompany female costume in a Tech
show, coquetry reliant on such charm of person as that of the black-gowned
beauties of this show, those with the bare shoulders of the Famese Hercules,
is ludicrous in a way and to a degree unapproached by the professional comic
stage. Further, there are, I think, opportunides quite unrealized by Tech
shows of making the plot itself have sadrical local appropriateness, by bring-
ing the scene nearer home and connecdng the episodes more immediately
with Tech life.
A last objection \s probably quite as much a compliment. The audience
would enjoy nnore "local hits.** Some have demurred lest the fun become
unintelligible to all outside Tech, but the audience is all Tech, and there is no
necessity of appeal to a public outside that personal one which enjoys in the
shows most of all the flavor of personal pleasantry. H. L. s.
"technique 1908"
Technique rush on Thursday noon, April 25, was one of the
fiercest ever known. The editors had only one hundred books ready
for distribution, and three hundred men went into the rush to get
them. £. R. Smith, '08, secured the first book.
Technique '08, more than maintains the standard set by previous
books. The volume is larger, with more reading matter, although
some informadon which has appeared in previous edidons as a
matter of course, has been cut out. The art work and grinds are
far above those of previous years, and the class histories, notably
those of 1908 and 1909, unique.
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JUNIOR PROM
The annual Junior Prom was given at the Hotel Somerset on
Thursday evening, April 25. The committee planned and handled
the dance in remarkably fine fashion, there being present nearly
two hundred and fifty couples, — a number larger than in previous
years.
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SENIOR WEEK
Senior Week, 1907, will undoubtedly go down into the history of
the Institute as a lively and most pleasant week. Beginning with
the annual Senior Class Dinner at the American House on Thursday
evening, May 30, the graduating class celebrated its entrance into
the world's work, and was welcomed into the Alumni Association.
The program for the week was: Thursday, May 30, Senior Class
Dinner, American House; Friday, May 31, Alumni Reception to
Seniors, Engineering Buildings; Saturday, June i. Musical Clubs,
Concert to the Seniors; Sunday, June 2, Baccalaureate Sermon,
Trinity Church; Monday, June 3, Class Day Exercises and Senior
Dance; Tuesday, June 4, Graduation Exercises, Class Reunions,
and Tech Night at the Pops.
SENIOR DINNER
The Senior Dinner on Thursday evening. May 30, at the American
House, was a successful beginning of Senior Week. It had been
expected that the graduation announcements would be distributed
before the dinner began, but the Faculty meeting did not conclude
until after 10 p.m., so that it was 11.30 p.m. before Professor Merrill
and Mr. Humphreys arrived.
The dinner went off smoothly to the accompaniment of much
singing and shouting. The suppressed nervousness and the anxiety
of the candidates for graduation naturally found vent in a good-
natured, pleasant rough-house.
Everett Morss, '85, president of the Alumni Association, James
P. Munroe, '82, and Bursar Rand were the speakers, making a
strong appeal to the graduates to hold together as a class and to
help the secretary, A. Macomber, to keep in touch with the men.
Advice was plentifully supplied by the speakers, and received with
much applause. After the regular features of the dinner were
concluded, the meeting broke up, the men wandering around the
hotel waiting for the arrival of the graduation announcements.
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jr less of a good-natured rough-house was kept up until
Professor Merrill and Mr. Humphreys arrived. When the men
had finally passed in front of the Secretary, and had received their
announcements, bedlam of the worst kind broke out. All of the
men went to pieces, and the noise and clamor were deafening.
After each man had shaken hands with each of the others, and had
pounded every one else on the back, all the time yelling at the top
of his voice, the whole class rushed into the street, formed a col-
umn of fours, and marched up to Rogers Steps for the last cheering
and singing.
ALUMNI RECEPTION
Following closely the standard of a good time set by the Senior
Dinner the evening before, the alumni reception to the graduating
class on Friday evening was greatly enjoyed by the large number
present. The Senior stunt was sprung as the first event of the
evening. Under the command of Captain H. S. Wonson, '07, two
companies of soldiers, dressed in uniforms that varied from the
"dinky" dress of Freshman days to gunny-sacks, went through
a short travesty on a battalion drill. The music was furnished by
a makeshift band that made noise, but little harmony.
James P. Munroe, '82, represented both the class of 1882, which
was celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary, and also the Corporation
in his talk to the Seniors. A. L. Plimpton, 'y?, Giles Taintor, '87,
and A. W. Jackson, '97, -represented their classes in bestowing
advice and gifts upon the graduates. While the refreshments
were being served. Coffin, '07, and Kibbey. '09, entertained those
present with their selections from this year's Tech Show, "Will-
iam, Willie, and Bill," and G. R. Norton, '07, gave several well-
rendered selections on the cornet.
MUSICAL CLUBS CONCERT
On Saturday evening the combined Glee, Banjo, and Mandolin
Clubs gave a concert in Huntington Hall to a large and appreciative
audience of Seniors and their friends. The clubs gave an excellent
program and did the best work of the year. The program consisted
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practically of the same numbers that were presented at the Spring
Concert, but was given with a much better vim and feeling that
captured the audience. The soloists were Thompson, '09, with
his 'cello, A. Killion, in a vocal selection, and Fales, '07, and L. J.
Killion, '05, in a banjo duet.
BACCALAUREATE SERMON
The Rev. Dr. Elwood Worcester, of the Emmanuel Church,
preached the baccalaureate sermon on Sunday afternoon in Trinity
Church, speaking in part as follows: —
One of the most striking signs of our times is the labor it imposes on
youth. Certainly, the most significant spiritual fact in the past fifty years
of our history is the development of that vast, graduated, complex system
of educarion whose sole purpose is to train the minds and characters of
the young. For this end no sacrifice is too great, no legiumate undertaking
too costly. For this end our government, which ordinarily takes a somewhat
parsimonious view of its duties to individuals, pours out its treasures like
water. To this sacred cause come the princely gifts of individuals. The
necessity of education is the one appeal that is never made in vain.
The years of pupilage have lengthened, and the tasks devolving upon
early life have grown heavier. We see signs of this everywhere, in the
tendency of all good colleges to raise their standards of admission, to lengthen
their courses, and to shorten their vacations. In short, the tendency of the
times, not only in our land, hut in all civilized lands, is to lengthen the period
of youth and to fill those years with hard lah6r.
The chance to lead a distinguished life only hy virtue of good manners,
wit, and the traditions of a good family, has practically disappeared, and,
in place of these charming accomplishments, useful knowledge and capacity
for hard work are the avenues to distinction.
I have read with interest the charge made hy some of our most successful
business men that the people of this country are over-educated. They
say, Educate the poor, and the poverty of which before they were hardly
conscious becomes an oppressive burden. It is all true. The simple are
undoubtedly the happiest. To find real felicity, we must descend to the
animal kingdom, and there the happiest animal is the oyster safely ensconced
between his two shells. As for the man, he is never so blessed or so in-
nocently employed as when he is sound asleep.
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Chout' maUng any reflection on this college or any other college, you
will find the great world in which men and women live is a more moral
place than the little world of college. There are two reasons why college
morality falls below the morality of the temainder of the world at the present
time. First, college life makes few demands upon our moral nature. It
is too exclusively intellectual, too selfish. When you have learned the
meaning of unselfish love, when you spend your days working for others,
when, instead of being adorned like the lilies of the field, you are agreeably
surprised to find yourself with a new suit of clothes once or twice a year,
you will begin to know what virtue is.
The second reason is that Christian morality, the only morality worth
talking about in our part of the world, is not received well by the institutions
of learning. To tell the truth, the college professor has never known exactly
what to make of Christianity, for the reason that Christianity is a religion
of life, not a system of ideas which the professor can take to pieces and
put together again.
There is one illusion that is dangerous. It is that life is long. On die
contrary, it is very short, therefore make haste. What thou dost, do
quickly.
In closing, I would say to you : " Be honorable, believe thai life is good,
and love your country."
Inclement weather not only cut down the attendance at the Class
Day exercises on Monday afternoon, but also forced the graduates
to hold their spread indoors. The officers and speakers were
John H. Leavell, first marshal; Donald G. Robbins, historian and
statistician; Earle F. Whitney, class prophet; John M. Frank,
presentation orator; and Hudson B. Hastings, orator. The sta-
tistics were presented in the form of a thesis, entitled "An In-
vestigation and Determination of the Actions and Reactions of the
Class of 1907 and Certain Other Reagents." The class proph-
ecy was presented as the log of the pirate ship "1907," the
5 all being made in regular sailor language. President Law-
rence Allen, '07, presented the class gift, 150 copies of the new
edition of the Tech Songs, to the Union. In the evening the
Seniors held the annual senior dance at Copley Hall.
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GRADUATION EXERCISES
With the same simple impressiveness that has marked the gradua-
tion exercises at Technology in the past, the commencement exercises
were held in Huntington Hall Tuesday afternoon. For the first
time in the history of the Institute the degree of Doctor of Philosophy
was conferred, three men getting this degree as the result of their
work in the research laboratory of the Institute. After the reading
of abstracts of theses, President Pritchett addressed the graduates
as follows: —
You who are here as candidates for graduation to-day are the survivors
of a much larger number who entered four years ago, and you have now
come to the last official act in which the Institute deals with you as students.
From this hour you are graduates, and have begun that life which is not
separate from the college life, but a continuation of it in the larger world.
In conferring upon you the degrees which are to follow, I can do no more
than to commend to you the underlying principles of the Insritute with
which you have been familiar during your four years of study. Energy,
devorion, readiness to work hard and efficiently, service to your fellow-men,
these are the things which you have heard in the school life, and these are
the fundamental qualities which you are to cultivate in the larger life.
I hope that you may carry with you a high sense of obligation to the
college which sends you out. The Institute of Technology has just come
to that period in its history when it must look more and more to its grad-
uates for support, for encouragement, for guidance. Its governing board
has come to be composed in a large measure of graduates, and each student
who goes out should realize with increasing distinctness the fact that the
Institute looks to him in the future as one of its sustainers.
We are celebrating this year in America the three hundredth anniversary
of the establishment of the first English colony at Jamestown. The occasion
has served to freshen our memories of the perils and difficulties of those
early days, and it has served, furthermore, to emphasize those qualities
of courage and patience and endurance which made it possible for the
little colony to live through those first ten years of life on Jamestown Island.
Amongst all those who wrought in laying what has proved to be the
foundations of a great nation, there was no figure more heroic than that of
the simple, earnest, resourceful soldier, John Smith, and I have thought
that on this day, when we celebrate the anniversary of this settlement, I can
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do no better than lo leave with you one of the sentiments which Smith him-
self wrote as expressing his own idea of what was worth doing in the world.
"What truly suits with honor and honesty," writes he," as the discovering
things unknown, erecting towns, peopling countries, informing the ignorant,
reforming things unjust, teaching virtue and gain to our native mother
country." I venture to commend these words of a simple and noble soul
to you who go out to-day to serve our native mother country, you who are
lo discover things unLnown, who are to erect towns, who ate to help in the
informing of the ignorant, and who will, I hope, bear a full part in reforming
things unjust.
The problem of the world to-day is not materially different from that of
three hundred years ago. Great progress has been made in all that has
to do with our ideals of citizenship and of service, but the same old evils have
to be dealt with, and, to meet them, we need men of the same manly vinue
as were called for in the days of 1607.
Let me add just one other word. A deal has been said of late years con-
cerning the conceit of college graduates, and able editors have found it a
fruitful source of humor since the day when Horace Greeley alluded to
"horned cattle." Unfoi
to a large part of the hu
practical business men themselvi
in him usually gets over this son
t.ly, i.
s. A young ms
of thing, whethi
s only 100 true that conceit is
sometimes exists even among
IS the right stuiF
college graduate
There is just this much of truth in the statement that many men get
(he idea that a college education will enable a young man to start in a busi-
ness or in an organization higher than the man who has not. This is not
true. The college graduate starts at the bottom just as the man starts who
has not a college education; but, if the coU-ege man's education does not
enable him to oul-distance his competitor, then there is something the
matter, either with the education he has received or with himself, or with
both.
Your Alma Mater counts that those of you who leave her house to-day are
to do your full part in the discovering of things unknown, in the erectingof
towns, and in the reforming of things unjust. She looks to you to furnish
not only service, but leadership; but she reminds you, on this day of parting,
that leadership comes only through service, that he who will learn to direct
others must first learn to discipline himself, that he who will administer the
affairs of a corporation, or a stale, or of a nation, must first administer well
the business of his own life.
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The rewards of hig;h administnitive place will. In the long run, fall to him
who adds to honesty, intelligence, and energy loyalty and self-discipline.
The road to leadership, whether it lies in one field or another, whether in
the constructive work of discovery, of erecting towns, of peopling continents,
or whether in the critical work of reforming things unjust, is to be found
through service and self-discipline. He who will command must first
learn to serve.
He then, on behalf of the Corporation, presented diplomas of
^aduation as follows: —
DOCTORS OF PHILOSOPHY
Raymond Haskell, Robert Browning Sosman, Morris Archer
Stewart.
MASTERS OF SCIENCE
Albert Alden Blodgett, George Holbrook Buckingham, Edmund
Schureman Campbell, Colby Dill, Charles Willis Fisher, Jr., Ed-
ward Chambers Hamner, Jr., Fitch Harrison Haskell, Ralph Tern-
pleton Cushman Jackson, Emory Scott Land, James Reed, Jr.,
Holden Chester Richardson, John Henry Walsh, John Williams
WoodruflF, John Timothy Wrinkle, Isaac Irving Yates.
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE
Civil Engineering. — Charles Everett Allen, Lawrence Allen,
James Perrie Alvey, Jr., Henry Bissell Alvord, James Madison
Barker, Charles Willett Beam, Attilo Horace Cenedella, Howard
Root Chase, Raymond Francis Conron, Everett Russell Cowen,
George Arthur Crane, Allen Reginald CuUimore, Thomas Francis
Dorsey, Harold Phillips Farrington, James Ernest Garratt, George
Appleton Griffin, Harry Rutledge Hall, Hudson Bridge Hastings,
Clarence Decatur Howe, John Frederick Johnston, Jr., John Kim-
ball, Edward Guild Lee, Harold Clifton Libby, Henry Delano
Loring, Benjamin Franklin Mills, Fred William Morrill, Emory
Chase Noyes, William Watters Pagon, Willis Ranney, Thomas
Walton Roby, Jr., Ray Elmer Shedd, Phelps Nash Swett, Edmund
Abiel Thornton, Frank Ryland van der Stucken, Willis Gersham
Waldo, Elbert Carson Wilson, Arthur Melvin Winslow.
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'ngineertng. — Anthony Brown Arnold, John Mullm
Baker. Edgar Maurice Berliner, William Walter Bigelow, Clarence
Allen Bowen, Leveretl Howell Cutten. Clayton Rhay Denmark,
Victor Heyle Dickson, Parker Van Patten Dodge, Charles Albert
Eton. Ernest Cleveland Evans, Otis Gerry Fales. John Hibbard
Fellows, Louis Arthur Freedman, Jesse Warren Hanford, Arthur
Rowney Jealous, Edward Francis Kelly, Robert Eugene Keyes,
Rudolf Heinrick Kudlick. Anioine Gilbert Labbe, Joseph Thomas
Lawton, Jr., Milton Turnley Lightner, Byron Peaks Luce, William
Sylvester Lucy, John Theodore Mahar. Anthony Paul Mathesius,
Nathan Atherton Middleton, Addison Miller, Stuart Read Miller,
Kenneth Moller, John Seymour Nicholl, Bryant Nichols. George
Roswell Norton, Charles Warren Nutter. Allen Pope, Marcellus
Rambo, John Ralph Randall, Everett Rich, Edwin Cole Richard-
son. Franklin Ripley, Jr., Donald Goodrich Robbins, Selden Emmett
Rockwell, De Witt Clinton Ruff, Gilbert Small, Edwin Bertrand
Snow, Jr., Edmund Hincks Squire, Herbert Arthur Terrell, Robert
Ellis Thayer, John Joseph Thomas, Paul Baron Webber, Laurence
Wetmore, Harold Street Wilkinson.
Mining Engineering ami Metallurgy. — John Gerald Barry, John
Patten Chadwick, Joseph Samuel Coupal, John Allen Davis,
Lawrence Ritchie Davis, Albert Henry Donnewald, Harold Stephen
Duncan, Shepard Gilbert Emilio, Harry Allen Frame, Henry
Bartlett Hallowell, Warren Hastings, Charles Morton Hutchins,
Frederick Constant Jaccard, John Charles Kinnear, John Holland
Leaveli, Howard Jeremiah Coombs MacDonald, John Milton
McMillin, Eugene Phelps, Vernon Stone Rood, Roswell Eusds
Sampson, Albert Edward Wiggin, Roland Howard Willcomb.
Arehiucture.— Franklin Oliver Adams, Jr., Cecil Franklin Baker,
Edwin Witthaus Bonta. William Balch Coffin. Paul Lander Cum-
ings, Maude Frances Darling, Frederick Greiman Dempwolf, John
Tiernan Fallon, Warren Austin Gates, Edward William Hamill,
Ernest Farnum Lewis, Samuel Abraham Marx, James Gates Moore,
Floyd A. Naramore, William Graves Perry, Earl Howell Reed, Jr.,
Winsor Soule, Oscar Henry Starkweather, Herbert Arthur SulU
woLd, Samuel Rogers Taylor Very, Ephram Stanley Wires.
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Chemistry. — Albert Lewis Burwell, Roger David Gale, Walter
Brayton Gonder, John Hanger Link, Herman William Mahr, Fred-
erick Taft Moses, Donald Edwin Russ, Frank Brown Shields,
William Samuel Wilson, Richard George Woodbridge, Jr.
Electrical Engineering. — Arthur Howard Abbott, Rutherford
Bingham, Lester Wellington Brock, Emory Leon Chaffee, James
A. Correll, Ralph Haskell Crosby, Carroll Sisson Dean, John
Evans, John Mayer Frank, Roy Fellows Gale, James Mason Gay-
lord, Phil Prescott Greenwood, Ralph Groton Hudson, Thomas
Callender Keeling, Philip Francis Kennedy, Ralph Frank Knight,
Howard Hazen McChesney, Alexander Macomber, Albert Preston
Mansfield, John Ernest Moore, Prescott Raymonds Nichols, Hugh
Girard Pastosiza, Maurice Henry Pease, Leonard Pomeroy Russell,
Tracy Smith, Frank Clifford Stockwell, John Ewart Tresnon,
Everett Esten Turkington, Claude Vernon Turner, Arthur Kellam
Tylee, Erie Francis Whitney, Joseph Damon Whittemore.
Physics. — John Clement Bradley, Albert Edwards Greene,
Frank Sanderson MacGregor, Milton Emery MacGregor, Merton
Wilfred Sage.
Chemical Engineering. — ^William Henry Bradshaw, Charles Ridga-
way Bragdon, Harry Newton Burhams, Kirk Worrell Dyer, Martin
Herbert Eisenhart, Cornelius Simmons Fleming, Jr., Harold Avery
Kinsbury, Roy Wallace Lindsay, Harry Lawrence Moody, Emerson
Heard Packard, Octavus Libbey Peabody, Herbert Gay Spear, Sid-
ney Deeds Wells, William Lysander Woodward. f^ *'
Sanitary Engineering. — Grandville Reynard Jones, Carroll Fitch
Story, Leslie Clifford Whittemore,
Geology. — Mildred Eleanor Blodgett, Marden Warner Haywood.
Naval Architecture. — Frederick Bachmann, Walter Bicknell
Cain, Charles Matthew Curl, Seymour Joseph Egan, Arthur Harold
Jansson, Dan Austin Loomis, Winslow Davis Robinson, Benjamin
Karl Sharp, Raymond Ware, Harold Sayward Wonson.
TECH NIGHT AT THE POPS
The tenth annual Tech Night at the Pop was more boisterous
than any former one, the Freshmen and Sophomores just escaping
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a sharp class fight in their scramble for some '02 handbills. Other-
wise the celebration was the usual "grand and glorious wind-up''
of the college year. The undergraduates rushed the professors up
and down the aisle, while the older graduates had a competition to
see which banner could be raised the highest, '9;^ seemingly winning
out.
W. Fred Dolkb, Jr., *o8.
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TESTS ON THE S.S. "GOVERNOR CX)BB
»»
The S.S. "Governor Cobb" was built for the Eastern Steamship
Company to run from Boston to St. John, N.B., touching at Port-
land, Eastport, and Quebec. The length is 300 feet, the beam 51
feet, and the draught 14 feet; the displacement is about 3,500 tons;
and with 4,500 horse-power the speed is about 17} knots per hour.
There is a very large passenger accommodation, and freight is
carried in the hold and on the main deck.
The design was by the W. and A. Fletcher Company of Hoboken,
N.J., who furnished the propelling machinery. The hull was built
by the Delaware River Iron Ship-building and Engineering Works,
Chester, Pa. The ship is propelled by turbines of the Parsons type,
and is the first of that class to be put into service in America.
Through the kindness of Mr. Calvin Austin, president of the
Eastern Steamship Company, arrangements were made to have
a complete test of the propelling machinery by the Department of
Naval Architecture. The details of the arrangement were made
under the authority of Mr. Hanscom, assistant to the president
The work was done at the Atlantic Works, under the supervision
of Mr. Monteagle. Instructions were given the engineer staflF to
give the Institute every facility in carrying out the work of prepar-
ing for and making the tests; and these instructions were fulfilled
most cordially by Mr. Richards and his assistants.
The plan for the tests was prepared and carried out by Professor
Leland with the assistance of Mr. Everett. Commander C. B.
Bryan, U.S.N. , from the Bureau of Steam Engineering, accompa-
nied the party during the tests. Messrs. W. D. Robinson, H. S.
Wonson, and D. A. Loomis from the graduating class completed the
party. The first two took the observations in the engine-room as the
basis of their graduation thesis, and the last took the observation in
the boiler-room for the same purpose.
In the boiler-room are six single-ended Scotch boilers, working
under about 150 pounds' pressure with forced draft, which require
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no special description. But the engine-room presented an entirely
different appearance from that of the customary triple expansion
engine. Lying low down near the ship's bottom are three drums
or cylinders lagged and covered with Russia iron, about 4 and 6
feet in external diameter and 15 feet long. These are the turbines.
To these lead certain steam-pipes, and connections are made with
the condensers. From them three slender shafts are carried aft and
through the skin of the ship at the stern, and carry the three high-
speed screw-propellers. When the top half of one of the casings
of a turbine is lifted, there are revealed rows upon rows of little brass
blades, most of them no bigger than the blade of a penknife. Even
after one has familiarized himself with the theory of the steam
turbine, it is difficult for the mind 10 correlate one of those insig-
nificant blades with the propulsion of a great ship. But there are
thousands upon thousands of them, each doings its share and mak-
ing up in speed what it lacks in size.
Of the three drums, the centre one is the high-pressure turbine,
which takes steam from the boiler and expands it down to 20 pounds.
The steam then passes to the two outer low-pressure turbines, where
it IS expanded to a vacuum of 28 inches of mercury and delivered
to the two surface condensers. At the after ends of the low-pressure
turbines are two small backing turbines enclosed in the same casing.
in manoeuvring, steam may be supplied directly to either of the
wing turbines to drive ahead or to back. When the ship is under
way, the manoeuvring valves are shut, and steam is turned on, under
full pressure, to the high-pressure turbine only.
Since there is manifestly no way comparable to indicating an en-
gine, of determining the power developed by the steam, it becomes
necessary to determine the power delivered by the turbine to the pro-
peller shafts. Fortunately, the torque on the propeller shafts is
uniform, and may be determined by measuring the angle of torsion
of those shafts. This is no new problem, for in making tests on
repealed stresses in revolving shafts in the Engineering Laboratories
of the Institute it has long been customary to measure the torque
in the shafts by electrical methods. Two methods have been de-
vised and successfully applied by students in the Department of
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Naval Architecture for measuring the fluctuating torque in the
shaft of a triple-expansion engine, and are reported in their gradu-
tion theses. One of these methods depended on photography, and
the other on electrical perforation of paper on the engine shaft.
Both had the inconvenience that the value of the results could not
be determined during the test.
The most practical instrument for measuring torque in the shaft
of a steam turbine appears to be the Denny- Johnson torsion meter
developed at the Leven Shipyard, Dumbarton, Scotland. Under
favorable conditions it can be made to give all the accuracy necessary
or possible in practice, and appears to be distinctly superior in
this respect to the steam-engine indicator. And, what is of even
more advantage, the readings of the instrument, multiplied by a
predetermined factor and by the revolutions per minute, give at
once the horse- power developed. The essential feature of the instru-
ment is a pair of sharp-edged bar-magnets that excite electric
action as the shaft revolves. One magnet is placed in a wheel
near the forward end of the shaft, and the other in another wheel
as far aft as convenient. Fixed to the framing of the ship near each
wheel is an inductor in which is a series of flat coils of wire arranged
in radial planes. When the shaft is at rest, the magnets and in-
ductors are set so that each magnet is at the zero mark on its in-
ductor. When the ship is under way, the shaft is twisted so that,
when the forward magnet is at its zero mark, the after magnet is
in the plane of a coil at a definite angle from the zero of the inductor.
By a proper lead of wires in a cable, electric connection can be
made between the coils opposite which the two magnets may be
at any instant, and, as the winding is such as to produce currents
in opposite directions, the currents can be made to neutralize each
other when the instrument is in proper adjustment. A switch-box
allows the observer to find by trial the coils that give the proper
neutralization, which can be detected by listening in a telephone
receiver. When the instrument is so set as to give imperfect con-
cordance, there is a ticking in the receiver which decreases as the
switch is shifted from coil to coil till, when the proper setting is
found, it nearly, if not entirely, disappears. The coils are set one-
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h of an inch apart in an inductor, and, since the concordance
can be found either at one plug or the next of the switch-box, or
half-way between, hundredths of an inch of displacement along the
arc of the inductor can be estimated. The range of the inductor
is an inch and a quarter, and on the "Governor Cobb" a torsion
of about three-quarters of an inch was obtained, so that the instru-
mental error was not quite two per cent. By a double switch system,
with coarse and hne readings, it has been found possible to get the
proper electrical connections with
are other details for convenience i
ment which would be tedious if
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recited here.
The only instruments of this make in the country at the present
time are those ordered by the Navy Department for the scout
cruisers "Chester" and "Salem," building at the Bath Iron Works
and at the Fore River Company's yard. Through the courtesy of
Admiral C. E. Rae. U.S.N. , engineer-in -chief, the Institute was
able to borrow the set ordered for the "Chester" on the condition
that we should first set up the instrument in our laboratory and
calibrate it. This was done, and Commander Bryan brought a
group of young naval officers, under special instruction in steam-
engineering, to observe the action of the instrument.
Through the generosity of two friends of the Institute it has been
possible to place an order for 3 set of the Denny-Johnson torsion-
meter for the Department of Naval Architecture, and we have
assurance that we shall be able to give students in that department
practical experience in the use of the instrument at sea.
This feature of the test has been dwelt upon because it is novel.
The other items are no less important. Thus, the steam consumption
of the propelling machinery was determined by measuring the water
drawn from the condenser, with a Hersey water meter. The Hersey
Manufacturing Company not only lent a four-inch hot-water meter
free of charge, but, not having a meter of that size in stock, they
manufactured one for our use, on a rush order, exhibiting much
sohcitude lest they should not get it ready in season.
The Crosby Gage and Valve Company lent us gages and other
instruments without charge, in their usual courteous manner.
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The steam used by the auziluuy machinery and for heating was
determined by flowing it throu^ orifices placed in the auxiliary
supply pipes, so that the steam to be [voperly chau-ged against die
turbine could be determined.
The coal consumption was determined by counting the buckets
brought from the bunkers, and as the coal was uniform in size
and condition, and as individual bucketfuls were weighed from
time to time, this item was determined with sufBdent exactness.
The speed of the ship was determined by aid of an electric taffrail-
log belonging to the department, which was tested just before die
trials by towing it over a measured mile in Boston Hau-bor. For
this purpose Police Commissioner O^eara gave us permission to
use the police boat "Guardian." This log diflFers from the ordinary
tafTrail-log in that the line to the log does not turn, but that line
carries wires forming an electric circuit actuating a counter on
board, so that comparatively small disunces can be determined
satisfactorily after the error of the instrument has been determined.
After leaving Boston, the ship was run at about half-speed, and at two
intermediate speeds as well as a full speed, so that all the necessary
observations were made for a progressive speed trial.
All the instruments and apparatus used during the tests were
standardized before or after the tests, and preliminary results have
been computed, part of them appearing in theses, as already said.
It is expected that a complete technical report of the tests will be
communicated to some scientific society, but it was thought that the
conditions and extent of the investigations would be of interest to
readers of the Review.
Cecil H. Peabody, ^jf.
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GENERAL INSTITUTE NEWS
THE CORPORATION
At the regular meeting of May 31, the Corporation granted
degrees to three Doctors of Philosophy, fourteen Masters of
Science, and two hundred and eight Bachelors of Science,
as noted elsewhere in the Review. They co^ifirmed various ap-
pointments and promotions, also given elsewhere, made by the
Executive Committee, and listened to the reading of reports from
several Visiting Committees. In the absence of Dr. Pritchett,
Mr. William Endicott presided.
The Executive Committee has accepted the resignation of Dr.
Henry S. Pritchett as president, to take effect not later than July i.
Professor Arthur A. Noyes, '86, Chairman of the Faculty, has been
appointed acting president.
By the will of the late Alexander S. Wheeler, for so many years
a devoted member of the Corporarion and of its Executive Com-
mittee, the Institute receives $5,000.
to
THE FACULTY
S COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION
At the Faculty meering of May 23, 1906, a special committee
often members, known as the Committee on Faculty Organization,
was appointed to consider and report upon the desirability of modi-
fying the organizarion of the Faculty and of making changes in some
of the methods of conducting Faculty business, and to this com-
: mittee was referred a memorandum in regard to these matters pre-
Btnied to the Faculty by the President. A report was presented by
I the Committee on Feb. 6, 1907; and this was adopted by the Fac-
ulty on April 17, 1907, in a somewhat amended form, subsun-
1 tially as follows: —
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With reference to the general principles involved it is the opinion
of the Faculty: —
(i) That it is advisable that the Faculty, as a whole, continue
to deal yrixh questions of educational policy.
(2) That it is advisable that the Faculty, through its officers
and committees, continue to carry on the work of administration,
consultation, and correspondence, so far as these are connected
with the studies, the registration, and the records of students.
(3) That it is advisable that the administrative work of the
Faculty continue to be carried on by its officers and by its various
standing committees rather than by a single administrative board
or council chosen by the Faculty.
(4) That it is advisable that the Faculty meetings be relieved
from certain business which can advantageously be transacted by
committees, and that more definite provision be made for the prepa-
ration and presentation to the Faculty itself of matters which should
receive its consideration.
(5) That it is advisable that in each term two or more conferences
of the instructing staff of the respective departments be held for
the discussion of matters of departmental policy and the improve-
ment of methods of instruction, in order that interest and initiative
may be developed in the instructing staff as a whole, and that a
definite and recognized influence in matters of policy may be more
generally exercised.
(6) That the Faculty, in response to the suggestion made by
the President, express its appreciation of the desirability of some
form of advisory relation between the Corporation and the Faculty,
and its readiness to co-operate with the Corporation in the prepara-
tion of a plan for establishing such a relation.
In pursuance of the principle expressed by the fourth of the fore-
going resolutions the following recommendations of the Committee
were also adopted: —
(7) That there be a new standing officer of the Faculty known
as Chairman, whose duty it shall be to preside over the Faculty
meetings in the absence of the President. He shall be elected each
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year by ballot at the annual meeting; but no member of the Faculty
shall serve continuously as Chairman for more than two years.
(8) That there be a new standing committee, known as the
Committee on Faculty Business, consisting of the President of the
Institute, the Chairman, Dean, and Secretary of the Faculty, and
of four other members of the Faculty. Of the elected members, two
shall be chosen each year for a term of two years; and no such
member of the committee shall be eligible for immediate re-election.
It shall be the duty of the committee to bring before the Faculty
questions of general policy, reports of work at other institutions,
and other matters for general discussion; also to arrange for the
presentation of annual reports from the other standing committees
of the Faculty. The committee shall arrange for occasional meet-
ings of the entire instructing staff or of any appropriate pmrtion
of it for the presentation and discussion of quesrions affecting
the interests of the Institute.
(9) That there be a new standing committee, known as the
Committee on Courses of Instruction, consisting of five members.
To this committee all proposed changes in undergraduate course
schemes shall be referred; and it shall be its duty to make recom-
mendations to the Faculty on all such proposed changes.
{10) That there be a new standing committee, known as the
Committee on Faculty Rules, consisting of three members, of whom
the Secretary of the Faculty shall be one, to which all proposed
changes in Faculty rules shall be referred and which shall prepare
a new edition of the rules annually.
(11) That there be a new standing committee known as the
Committee on Third-year Students, which shall consist of members
of the Faculty who give instruction in third-year subjects. It
shall consider all semi-annual and annual records of third-year
students, and recommend to the Faculty suitable action in regard
to them. The Secretary of the Faculty shall be Chairman of this
committee.
Certain other recommendations were also adopted, which pro-
vide for carrying the foregoing actions into effect and which deal
with other matters of Faculty procedure.
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OFFICERS
At the annual meeting, May 15, the following officers were
elected: Chairman, Arthur A. Noyes; Secretary, Allyne L. Merrill;
Dean, Alfred E. Burton.
APPOINTMENTS AND PROMOTIONS
Promotions from Associate Professor to Professor. — ^John 0.
Sumner, A.B., Professor of History; Frederick H. Bailey, A.M.,
Professor of Mathematics; Henry Fay, Ph.D., Professor of Ana-
lytical Chemistry.
New Appointment. — Reginald A. Daly, Ph.D., Professor of
Physical Geology. Professor William O. Crosby, S.B., has been
retired under the Carnegie Foundation.
Promotions from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor, —
Henry G. Pearson, A.B., Associate Professor of English; Ralph
R. Lawrence, S.B., Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering;
George C. Shaad, S.B., E.E., Associate Professor of Electrical
Engineering.
New Appointment. — Edwin B. Wilson, Ph.D., Associate Pro-
fessor of Mathematics.
Promotions from Instructor to Assistant Professor. — Leonard M.
Passano, A.B., Assistant Professor of Mathematics; George L.
Hosmer, Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering; Charles B.
Breed, S.B., Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering; George E.
Russell, Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering; Maurice De K.
Thompson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Electro-Chemistry; Heniy
L. Seaver, A.B., Assistant Professor of English.
New Appointments. — Gilbert N. Lewis, Ph.D., Assistant Pro-
fessor of Physico-Chemical Research; Earle B. Phelps, S.B., As-
sistant Professor of Research in Chemical Biology; Edward £.
Bugbee, Assistant Professor of Assaying; L. E. Moore, Assistant
Professor of Civil Engineering.
Resignations. — George V. Wendell, Ph.D., Associate Professor of
Physics; F. P. McKibben, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering;
R. W. Lodge, Assistant Professor of Mining Engineering; D. W.
Johnson, Assistant Professor of Geology.
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Tbf following Instructors have received leaves of absence.— CWar A
M. Swan, S.B., Instructor in Physics; Clarence L. E. Moore, Ph.D.,
Instructor in Mathematics; Francis Harold Dike, A.B., Instructor
in Modem Languages.
Returned from leave of absence— DahiA F. Comstock, Ph.D.,
Instructor in Theoretical Physics.
Resignations. — Champion H. Mathewson, Ph.D., Instructor in
Analytical Chemistry; C. F, Willard, Instructor in Marine En-
gineering.
Promotions from Assistant to Instructor. — Royall D. Bradbury,
Instructor in Civil Engineering; Clinton H, CoUester, A.M., In-
structor in English; Harold G. Crane, S.B., Instructor in Electrical
Engineering; Waldo V. Lyon, S.B., Instructor in Electrical Engi-
neering.
New Appointments. — Nels J. Lennes, M.Sc, Instructor in Mathe-
marics; Richard C. Tolman, S.B., Instructor in Theoretical Chem-
istry; Robert S. Williams, Instructor in Analytical Chemistry;
Ellwood Barker Spear, A.B., Instructor in Analytical Chemistry;
Henry B, Phillips, Ph.D., Instructor in Mathematics; Raymond
Haskell, S.B., S.M.. Instructor in Physics; Herbert T. Kalmus,
Ph.D., Instructor in Physics.
Appointments as Assistants.— Charles R. Bragdon, A.B., S.B.,
Assistant in Theoretical Chemistry; Paul S. Fiske, A.B., Assistant
in Inorganic Chemistry; George F. White, S.B., Assistant in Or-
ganic Chemistry; Frank B. Shields, Assistant in Technical Analysis;
Herman W, Mahr, Research Assistant in Technical Chemistry;
Ralph G. Hudson, S.B., Assistant in Electrical Engineering; C. W.
Green, Assistant in Electrical Engineering; A. E. Harrold, Assistant
in Electrical Engineering; E. J, Edwards, Assistant in Electrical
Engineering; Clarence C. Knipmeyer, Assistant in Electrical En-
gineering; Carleton Bell Nickerson, A.B., A.M., Assistant in In-
organic Chemistry; William W. Kennedy, A.B., Assistant in Inor-
ganic Chemistry; Octavus Libbey Pea body, S.B., Assistant in
Analytical Chemistry; Walter Brayton Gonder, S.B., Assistant in
Analytical Chemistry; Richard G. Woodbridge, Jr., S.B., Research
Assistant in Organic Chemistry; Charles E. Allen, S.B., Assistant
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in Civil Engineering; Henry B. Alvord, S.B., Assistant in Civil En-
gineering; James M. Barker, S.B., Assistant in Civil Engineering;
Allan R. Cullimore, S.B., Assistant in Civil Engineering; Raymond
F. Conron, S.B., Assistant in Civil Engineering; James E. Gamtt,
S.B., Assistant in Civil Engineering; Clarence D. Howe, S.B.,
Assistant in Civil Engineering; Hudson B. Hastings, S.B., Assistant
in Civil Engineering; Robert S. Gardner, S.B., Assistant in Me-
chanical Engineering; Charles A. Eaton, S.B., Assistant in Me-
chanical Engineering; John J. Thomas, S.B., Assistant in Mechani-
cal Engineering; Bryant Nichols, S.B., Assistant in Mechanical
Engineering; Kenneth Moller, S.B., Assistant in Mechanical En-
gineering; William W. Bigelow, S.B., Assistant in Mechanical
Engineering.
Resignations, — John C. Hudgins, A.B., Assistant in Inorganic
Chemistry; Ralph S. GifFord, S.B., Assistant in Theorerical Chem-
istry; Frank J. Quinlan, Assistant in Inorganic Chemistry; Albert
H. Smith, Assistant in Mechanical Engineering; Albert L.
Smith, S.B., Assistant in Analytical Chemistry; Anna M. Cederholm,
S.B., Assistant in Technical Chemical Research; Walter G. de
Steiguer, S.B., Assistant in Geology; Arthur Neale, S.B., A.R.C.
Sc, Assistant in Technical Analysis; Fred C. Mabee, A.M.,
Research Assistant in Physical Chemistry; Ledyard Sargent,
A.M., Research Assistant in Physical Chemistry; E. B. Spear,
B.A., Research Assistant in Physical Chemistry; Robert W.
McLean, S.B., Assistant in Mechanical Engineering; Horace J.
Mclntire, S.B., Assistant in Mechanical Engineering; Floid M.
Fuller, S.B., Assistant in Mechanical Engineering; Henry R. Patter-
son, S.B., Assistant in Mechanical Engineering; Everett F. Tom-
linson, S.B., Assistant in Mechanical Engineering; William Tufts^
S.B., Assistant in Civil Engineering; George R. Guernsey, S.B.,
Assistant in Civil Engineering; Arthur M. Chidester, S.B., Assistant
in Civil Engineering; Harold W. Beers, S.B., Assistant in Civil
Engineering; Kilbom Whitman, Jr., S.B., Assistant in Civil En-
gineering; Carl T. Humphrey, S.B., Assistant in Civil Engineering;
F. C. Starr, Instructor in Civil Engineering; George A. Rodenbaeck,
S.B., Instructor in Electrical Engineering.
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Leeturers. — New Appointments: James F. Kemp, A.B., E.M. Sc.
D., on Economic Geology; M. C. Whitaker, S.M., on Factory
Organization and Management.
COURSES FOR COLLEGE GRADUATES
A committee was appointed some lime ago to consider the question
of courses of study for college graduates, The following recom-
mendations of this committee have been adopted: —
First. — That each department be requested to arrange a "fifth
year" or "graduate year" of elective studies suitable for a program
leading to the Master's degree as soon as it is prepared to receive
students for graduate work, and that the lists of proposed subjects
be referred to the Committee on Advanced Degrees and Fellowships
before presentation to the Faculty. The committee urges that
this be done at the earliest possible date. The admirable programs
for advanced work which have been submitted in connection with
the tentative three-year schedules indicate that several departments
now ofFering no fifth year course are prepared to do so at present
or at an early date.
Second. — That a more specific statement than that given at
present be made in the Program, Catalogue, and special circular
on Opportunities for College Graduates regarding the previous
preparation necessary for admission of college graduates to the third
year of each course, together with recommendations from each
Department as to what subjects may advantageously be taken in
the Summer School prior to or after entrance.
Third. — That college graduates who have completed (in general
with not less than one year's residence) substantially all require*
ments in any course up to the beginning of the fourth year be
allowed, subject to the approval of the Faculty, to become candidates
for the Master's degree without taking the Bachelor of Science
degree, on the basis of two years of additional work.
The requirements for this work would in general include subjects
in the fourth year of the regular course, and subjects chosen from
the list of studies offered in the fifth or graduate year, together
with the preparation of a thesis. The choice and distribution of
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studies consdturing the schedules of both years should be made in
consultation with the head of the department (it being understood
that the work of the first year would consist mainly of the work of
the regular fourth year) and the schedules should be approved by
the G)nunittee on Advanced Degrees and Fellowships or by a
special conmiittee of the Faculty.
Fourth. — ^That a revised circular on Opportunities for G)ll^
Graduates be prepared, in which the required and elective subjects
of the last two years of study leading to the Master's degree referred
to in the preceding recommendation be included.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
The following form of diploma for the degree of Doctor of Philoso-
phy has been approved: —
THE MASSACHUSETTS INSTTrUTE OF TECHNOLOGY,
upon the recommendation of its Faculty,
hereby confers on
the degree of
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
in recognition of his scientific attainments and ability to carry on original
research, as demonstrated by the presentation of a thesis describing an
investigation in and by the pursuit of advanced studies in
Given under the seal of the Institute at Boston in the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts on this. . . .day of in the year of our
Lord one thousand nine hundred and
Secretary, [seal] President,
Students to whom the degree of Doctor of Philosophy is awarded
are required to present within six months three hundred printed
copies of their theses.
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RESEARCH LABORATORY OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
Three of the candidates for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy,
Raymond Haskell, Robert B. Sosman, and Morris A. Stewart, who
have been pursuing the work in the Research Laboratory of Physical
Chemistry during the past three years, have completed their re-
searches and courses of advanced study, and were awarded that degree
by the Institute atthe graduation exercises. Their theseswere carried
out in the subject of Physical Chemistry, and were entitled: "The
Effect of Concentration and Ionization on the Rates of Diffusion of
Salts in Aqueous Solutions," by Raymond Haskell; "The Hydrolysis
of Ammonium Acetate and the Ionization of Water at High Tem-
perature," by Robert Browning Sosman; "The Dissociation Rela-
tions of Sulphuric Acid," by Morris Archer Stewart.
FELLOWSHIPS
The following students have been awarded fellowships for the
ensuing year:—
R. B. Arnold, for study in the Research Laboratory of Physical
Chemistry at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology; E. F.
Church, Jr., S.B. 'oi, for the study of Mechanical Engineering
at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology; R. S. GifFord, S.B,
'05, for ihe study of Chemistry in Germany; E. C. Jacobs, S.B.
'97, for the study of Mining Engineering at the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology; W. K. Lewis, S.B. '05, for the study of
Chemistry in Germany; W. E. MacDonald, A.B. University of
Tennessee, for the study of Mathematics at Harvard University;
C.M.Swan,S.B.'c)9,forthestudyofPhysics at Harvard University;
R, C. Tolman, S.B. '03, for the study of Physical Chemistry at the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology; and E. W. Washburn. S.B.
'05, for the study of Physical Chemistry at the Massachusetts Insti-
tute of Technology.
DEGREES
On June 4 for the first time the Institute conferred the degree
of Doaor of Philosophy on three students. Fourteen students
received the degree of Master of Science, and the degree of Bach-
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elor of Science was awarded to 208 students, the distribution of
courses being as follows: Civil Engineering, 37; Mechanical En-
gineering, 52; Mining Engineering, 22; Architecture, 21; Chem-
istry, 10; Electrical Engineering, 32; Biology, none; Ph}^cs, 5;
Chemical Engineering, 14; Sanitary Engineering, 3; Geology, 2;
and Naval Architecture, 10.
CHANGES IN COUUSE SCHEMES
The principal changes in course schemes are those for Courses
II. and XIII., the general natures of which were indicated in the
last number of the Review.
The course in Biology has also undergone modification, and is now
developing very largely along the lines of Sanitary Science and In-
dustrial Bacteriology. Changes in the course in Electrical Engineer-
ing are now under consideration, which will doubtless result in
modifications similar to those already accomplished in Courses
1., II., XL, and XIII.
Beginning in 1909, two elective subjects will be required of appli-
cants for admission to the Institute.
the cilley bequest
The will of Frank H. Cilley, '89, by which a bequest amounting
to about $75,000 was left in trust for the equipment of the Walker
Memorial Gymnasium in certain specified directions, was recently
allowed by the Supreme Judicial Court of this State, confirming
a similar judgment previously rendered in the Probate Court.
The will was being contested by the brother of the deceased on the
ground of unsoundness of mind at the time of the execudon.
NOTES
The Executive Committee have approved the recommendation
of the Faculty that a fee of 1^5 shall be charged each applicant for
entrance examinations. This fee is to be credited on the first term
bill of those students who enter the Institute.
The list of options in third year General Studies has been in-
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creased by the addition of a course in Argumentation and Debate;
and the course in History of Science has been extended, so that it
comprises two terms of work instead of one.
The alumni office, which has already proved of so much value
to various Technology interests, will in future be maintained by the
^iMtitute under the general direction of the Secretary.
DEPARTMENT NOTES
Professor McKibben, of the Civil Engineering Depar
resigned his position at the Institute to accept the position of Pro-
fessor of Civil Engineering, in charge of the department at Lehigh
University, succeeding Professor Merriman, who has been at the
head of this department for many years. Professor McKibben leaves
the Institute with the best wishes of all his associates and their confi-
dent hopes that he may achieve high success and reputation in his
new position.
The demand for graduates from the Civil Engineering Department
during the past few months has shown no falling off as compared
with previous years. Many applications have been received, the
total number being far in excess of the number of men available.
The great works in engineering now in progress in this country,
such as the New York Water Supply, the Panama Canal, and the
terminal improvements of railroads, etc., continually call for large
numbers of young men; and a young man who graduates from the
Civil Engineering Department, and who can be personally recom-
mended by his professors, is sure of a good position.
Mr. R. D. Bradbury, assistant in the Civil Engineering Depart-
ment, is spending the summer in the employ of S. E. Thompson,
the concrete expert.
The Summer School of the Civil Engineering Department is more
largely attended this year than ever before, between twenty-five and
twenty students leaving Boston to take part in this course, which will
this year be held at Rangeley, Me. The work will be under the
charge of Professor Robbins, assisted by Professors Breed and
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Homier. Instructor RondL Mr. Starr, wlio has been an assistant in
the department, and Mr. Barker, one of the graduates of this year.
Foiloinng is an extract from Boston Tramscripi of June 6» 1907: —
In cooferring the hoooraxr degree of Doctor of Laws 00 Professor George
FiDmore Sw:un TcaterdaT, the UniieiMtw of New York did not for the first
time honor the head of the Cirfl Engineering Department of the Massa-
chusetts Insdtnte of Technologr and member of the Boston Transit Com-
mission. It was this same universiiT which some time since appointed him
one of the electors of the Hall of Fame. Professor Swain received his latest
honor br reason of his efforts to advance scientific education, and his emi-
nent work and his high reputation as an engineer.
MIXING EXGIXEEUXG
Professor Richard W. Lodge has handed in his resignation of his
position in charge of assaying and a portion of the work in metal-
lurgy at the Institute. He has now been with us nineteen years,
and his stay has been noteworthy from the care and the thorough-
ness with which he has done his work, and the effort he has ahnrays
« made to instill this idea of thoroughness into the students of the
department who have had the privilege of working with him. He will
be much missed by the corps of instructors of the department, as
well as by the students. That he may find congenial occupation
is the wish of all the department. He has been invited to keep his
desk at the school and to make it his headquarters at such times
as his convenience makes it satisfactory for him to do so.
In his place Professor Edward £. Bugbee, class of 1900, who has
been at the University of Iowa and later at the University of Wash-
ington at Seattle, giving the instruction in metallurgy and assaying,
has received the appointment. Professor Bugbee is well known to
all the department and highly esteemed. It is hoped that he will
be able to continue the good work which has been carried on in the
past by Professor Lodge, and that he will also bring in new ideas
which he has gathered in his experience in the West.
The Summer School of the Mining Department this year has
visited Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Among the places
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visited and studied were the steel works of the Maryland Steel
Company, the steel works of the Pennsylvania Steel Company, and
the concentrating works of the latter company at Lebanon, Pa.,
the steel plant at Bethlehem, Pa., a cement plant in the Lehigh
Valley, an anthracite mine and breaker, and a zinc plant of the
New Jersey Zinc Company in the Lehigh Valley. In New Jersey
the Atha Steel Casting Works and the Balbach Silver Lead Plant
were visited, in New York the Raritan Copper Works, and the
Nichols Copper Company. The trip was finished on the 25th of
June.
ARCHITECTURE
The studio of the Department of Architecture was the scene,
April 9, of the April meeting of the Boston Society of Architects.
Dr. Prilchett, Professor Burton, and the members of the instructing
staff of the department, together with the students who received
awards and mentions in the recent competition, were present as the
guests of the society.
A dinner was served at 6.30, and the smoke talk, at which the
fourth and fifth year architects were present, was held at eight
o'clock. R. Clipston Sturgis gave a talk on "Houses and Gardens
in Wells, England," and Mr. Atkinson spoke on "Subway Connec-
CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
The following instructors and assistants have resigned their po-
sitions: Dr. Champion H. Maihcwson, Instructor in Analytical
Chemistry, Miss Anna M, Cederholm, Research Assistant in Tech-
nical Chemistry, and Dr. Raymond Haskell, Instructor in Theo-
retical Chemistry, all of whom expect to teach next year; Mr. Ralph
S. Gifford, Assistant in Theoretical Chemistry, who expects to study
abroad; and Messrs. John C. Hudgins and Frank J. Quinlan,
Assistants in Inorganic Chemistry, Albert L, Smith and Frederick
J. Willcox, Assistants in Analytical Chemistry, Arthur Neale, As-
sistant in Technical Analysis, and Leavitt N. Bent, Research As-
sistant in Technical Chemistry, all of whom are to take positions in
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the industrial field. The new members of the instructing staff for
next year are: Mr. Robert S. Williams, Instructor in Analytical
Chemistry, who returns from study in Germany; Dr. Elwood B.
Spear, Instructor in Analytical Chemistry, who has for the past year
been Research Assistant in Physical Chemistry; Mr. Richard C.
Tolman, Instructor in Theoretical Chemistry, who is a graduate
student in Physical Chemistry; Mr. Charles R. Bragdon, Assistant
in Theoretical Chemistry, and Mr. Octavius L. Peabody, Assistant
in Analytical Chemistry, both graduates in Chemical Engineering
of 1907; Messrs. Walter B. Gonder, Assistant in Analytical Chem-
istry, Hermann W. Mahr, Research Assistant in Technical Chem-
istry, Richard G. Woodbridge, Jr., Research Assistant in Organic
Chemistry, and Frank P. Shields, Assistant in Technical Analysis,
all graduates in Chemistry of 1907; Mr. Paul S. Fiske, Assistant in
Inorganic Chemistry, a graduate of Harvard, 1907; Mr. William W.
Kennedy, Assistant in Inorganic Chemistry, a graduate of the Uni-
versity of Minnesota; and Mr. Carleton B. Nickerson, Assistant in
Inorganic Chemistry, a graduate student from Clark College at
Worcester. Mr. John F. Norton, Assistant in Organic Chemistry,
is transferred to Industrial Chemistry, and Mr. George F. White is
transferred from Analytical Chemistry to Organic Chemistry.
Dr. Mathewson will spend the summer in the research laboratories
of the General Electric Company at Schenectady, but expects to give
instruction in Metallography at Yale next year. Mr. A. L. Smith
expects to remain for some time in the laboratory at Schenectady.
Mr. Neale has a position with the Spencer-Kellogg Company at
Buffalo, and Mr. Willcox is located at Duquesne, Pa., with the steel
industry.
The changes in methods of instruction which have been outlined
in the Review have apparently been successful. The degree of
interest aroused by the course in Inorganic Preparations in the past
year, which replaced that in Qualitative Analysis for a number of
the students, was very satisfactory. It is too early to ascertain the
effect of this change upon subsequent courses.
The department conferences will be continued next year. Those
of the present year dealt with the important branches of instruction
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m chemistry as such, and in the later conferences it is intended to
discuss and compare methods of instruction, and to consider the
relations of the chemical instruction to the work of the various
professional courses, as to effectiveness under existing conditions.
One of the most important innovations of the year, which has also
been noted in the Review, is the beginning of a Research Laboratory
of Technical Chemistry. Through the employment of two assist-
ants under Dr. W. H. Walker the work has already led to resuhs
VFhich are of great interest and importance, and it is gratifying to
stale that an appropriation from the Charlotte 6. Richardson Fund
has been made which will permit the continuance of the work next
year. It is earnestly to be hoped that a permanent endowment for
this laboratory may soon be secured. An outline of the work of the
past year follows.
The work, as already outlined in the Review, has been largely
concentrated upon the problem of the corrosion of iron and steel.
Two phases of the subject have now been practically completed.
The first constitutes in part the matter presented as a thesis by Mr.
Colby Dill last June for the degree of Master of Science, and has to
do with the influence of stress upon the corrosion of iron. Con-
siderable work, highly contradictory in the results obtained, had
already been done, and engineers are divided in opinion as to whether
stress is a real factor in causing corrosion. It is thought that Mr.
Dill's work conclusively proves that stresses which produce strains
not exceeding the elastic limit of the metal are without effect upon
the potential of the metal, and, therefore, cannot influence corrosion.
As the stress is increased beyond the elastic limit, a large increase in
potential is noted, but which exists only as long as the stress is ap-
plied. After fracture the strained metal usually shows the same
potential as the unstrained piece, although exceptions were found.
In these exceptional cases the electromotive force of the system was
as often found to be less than that of the unstrained metal as it was
found to be greater than the latter, so that its behavior under such
conditions cannot be predicted. These results have received in-
dorsement by other wotk of this laboratory, in which the difference
of potential between hard-drawn wire {which may be assumed to be
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still strained beyond its elastic limit) was measured against the same
wire carefully annealed. The variations between the two wires were
found to be no greater than those between different portions of the
same wire. The conclusions are, therefore, that within the elastic
limit (which covers the greater portion of the cases met with in en-
gineering practice) stress is without influence upon corrosion, and
that beyond this limit the influence of stress has superimposed upon
it other factors of greater importance not yet determined.
The second portion of the work, which has been carried on by Miss
Anna M. Cederholm and Mr. Leavitt N. Bent, has been devoted
to an explanation of the mechanism of the reaction by which corro-
sion of iron or steel takes place. The theory generally held and
most frequently given in text-books is to the effect that iron will
corrode only in the presence of liquid water, oxygen, and carbon
dioxide. Dr. W. R. Whitney, while at the Institute, enunciated
a theory based upon Nemst's conception of electromotive force
and the modem theory of solutions. He pointed out that corrosion
is an electrochemical phenomenon depending only upon the differ-
ence of potential between two points and the resistance in the cir-
cuit. Iron dissolved in water free from both oxygen and carbon
dioxide because the solution pressure of iron is greater than that
of hydrogen, in a way analogous to the well-known precipitation of
copper from a copper sulphate solution by iron, the latter being
dissolved. Hence acidic reagents, even carbon dioxide, which in-
crease the concentration of the hydrogen ion, will accelerate corro-
sion, and, on the other hand, reagents which decrease the concen-
tration of the hydrogen ion (as, for example, the alkalis or any salts
which by hydrolysis produce hydroxyl ions) will inhibit corrosion.
A number of investigators, in repeating Whitney's work, have
failed to duplicate his results; and the electrochemical theory has
not been generally accepted, if one may judge by references to the
subject made in modem text-books. The work of this laboratory
shows that Whitney was essentially correct in his conclusions,
although he omitted one important factor, namely, oxygen. It has
been shown that iron does dissolve in water free from oxygen and
carbon dioxide, but only to a limited extent. Action ceases when
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the cathodic portions of the iron become polarized by the separated
hydrogen, and continues only when this polarizing hydrogen is
removed. As a corollary of this, it has been found that the speed
of corrosion of iron in water is a linear function of the partial pressure
of the oxygen in the atmosphere above if. Experiments have been
devised in which the necessity of this depolarization, in order that
corrosion may continue, is easily and convincingly shown.
Another interesting fact is that those samples of iron which in
practice have a great tendency to corrode, also show marked differ-
ences of potential at points selected at random over the surface of
the piece, while specimens of iron which resist corrosion are almost
devoid of these potential differences. The conclusions which may
be drawn from these phenomena are so important that the work
must be carried further before anything deiinite can be said regard-
ing it.
An investigation of a method devised some time ago by Professor
Walker of a process for annealing sterling silver without deteri-
oration due to oxidation, blistering, pitting, etc., has been completed.
Practically alt the large silver manufacturing establishments are now
operating in accordance with the principles which were made clear
for the first time by this investigation.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEEKING
Thirty-two men graduated from the electrical engineering course
at the last Commencement, and these men are starting upon their
business life with good prospects. The class that follows them will
apparently be larger in numbers.
Some changes in the electrical engineering course are proposed
after a consultation with a special advisory committee of engineers
which was appointed by the Corporation over a year ago to con-
fer with the teachers of the department. This advisory commit-
tee consists of Professor Elihu Thomson, of the Corporation; Mr.
C. L. Edgar, president of the Edison Electric Illuminating Com-
pany of Boston; Mr. Hammond V. Hayes, chief engineer of the
American Telephone and Telegraph Company of Boston; Mr.
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Charles F. Scott, consulting engineer of the Westinghouse Electric
and Manufacturing Company of Pittsburg; and Mr. Louis A. Fer-
guson, vice-president of the Chicago Edison Company of Chicago.
As is well known, Professor Thomson is a member of the Cor-
poradon, Mr. Hayes spent a period in important graduate study at
the Institute, and Mr. Ferguson is a graduate from Course VI. in
the class of '88. The standing of Mr. Edgar and Mr. Scott in the
electrical engineering profession is well known.
The advice of the visiring committee of the Corporation was
also joined in this matter of the course of study with that of the
special advisory committee. The Visiting Committee consists of
Professor Elihu Thomson, Mr. Francis Blake, Mr. F. P. Fish, Mr.
Charles A. Stone ('88), Professor Percival Lowell, and Mr. Charles
T. Main ('76). All of these men have given active attention to
the matter of the changes of the course with the exception of Pro-
fessor Percival Lowell, whose location in Arizona has made it
impracticable for him to confer.
The first year of the proposed new arrangement of the course
does not differ, as far as hours are concerned, from the first year
of the now existing course, but in the new arrangement the student
is expected to take one foreign language for a year and a half instead
of two foreign languages each for a year.
The students enter the Institute of Technology from high schools
or fitting schools after having been provided with a certain amount
of preparation in the German language and an equal amount of
preparation in the French language, amounting to substantially
two years of study of each. This seems to put the students who
enter the Institute in a position to read rather easy French, so that
they have a start which will enable them to read ordinary French
technical literature. As far as German is concerned, the language
is so much more complex that the entering students seem entirely
unable to read the ordinary technical literature, and have difficulty
in reading it in rather elementary form even after a year's study at
the Institute. For this reason it is proposed to emphasize the study
of German in the course at the Institute, and to require the students
to carry the language three terms, in order that they may come to
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some reasonable attainment in it. We here assume that a reasonably
equal command of French is gained in the preparatory schools.
While we put emphasis on the German for the reasons above stated,
it is proposed to give the students the option between German,
French, and Spanish for the foreign language which is to be studied
in the Institute, in instances where an adequate reason can be given
for taking one of the two latter instead of the German.
The changes in the course which are of greatest importance begin
with the second year, and the earlier of these are particularly directed
towards starting the study of applied mechanics at the opening of
the second term of the second year. This is for the purpose of
improving the relative order of the instruction, and this particular
change is to get the applied mechanics under way relatively early,
so that the students may have a knowledge of the theorems of
applied mechanics for their professional studies even as early as
the opening of the third year, and it is expected to get the study of
this subject per se completed by the middle of the third year, in order
that the propositions of applied mechanics may be most effectively
used by the students during their distinctively professional work
throughout the third and fourth years.
An analogous change, which starts apphed mechanics at the middle
of the second year, has already been put into effect in the civil
engineering course, and will go into effect next year with the mechan-
ical engineering course.
Another feature of the proposed changes in the second year of
the electrical engineering course comprises a series of six lectures
delivered during the first week and a half of the second term to the
second-year men that will be given by the professor of electrical
engineering. These lectures will relate to power and its applica-
tions, the importance of the place that power holds in industrial
life, and the effect of the utilization of power on civilization, with
the idea of briefly directing the attention of these second-year stu-
dents toward the important part that the use of power plays in
advancing civilization, and toward the manner in which the engineer
is called upon to apply power to useful purposes. This will give
the students a certain start in the direction of thoughtful consideration
I toe students a certaii
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of vfiat Aej 2rc aboot, and will hD a need whidi has not heretofore
been provided tor in die course. These lectures will also be directed
xnm^rd calling the sDidencs* attentioo to the great importance to the
ekctrical engineer ot the snidr of the subjects of thermodynamics
and its app(katioas« and fardraulics and its applications, etc., in
addidoo to the subjects that more distinctly relate to the flow of
electric currents. There is a rather general tendency of students
to execute their work somewhat carelessly in those subjects which
are doc discxnctxrelT electrical in character, but this, as a rule, is to
their ultimate disadvantage as engineers, and advantage will here
be taken of the opportunitT of urging the students to start on a
career of trying to do all of their work thoroughly.
As 1^ as the third year of the new course is concerned, the pro-
posed diangcs mostly occur as the result of the introduction of
applied mechanics during the first term in a sufficient amount to
finish up the dass study of the subject per se. For this purpose
the amounts of general studies given in this yezx are reduced some;
what, but time for these is allowed in the fourth year. The study
of hydraulics is also taken up in this )^ar, beginning with the second
term, and the course extends through the first term of the fourth
year. It \% proposed to enlarge the students' horizon by thus
increasing and impro\'ing the work done in the study of hydraulics,
improving their study of steam engineering, and adding a little of
the design of stationary structures in addition to the small amount
of machine design which the students of Course VI. get. Oppor-
tunity is taken, however, to reduce somewhat the number of subjects
studied in each term, so that thorough work may be exacted in each
subject as it is assigned.
The proposed changes of the course afford the fourth-year student
an opportunity to begin his thesis (which is supposed to be an inves-
tigation of some subject largely upon the student's own responsibility)
at the opening of the first term, and the thesis can then run through
the year. The student is also given some opportunity of selection
between professional subjects, so that a certain amount of respon-
sibility for the details of his own course of study and procedure
is thrown upon him, with due advice and suggestion from the teachers
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: department, and especially from the head of the department.
The students will have to be responsible for their courses of pro-
cedure after they graduate, and it seems desirable to begin to throw
some of this responsibility on them while in the Institute, so that
their personal sense o( responsibility may be developed as far as
practicable before they graduate from their engineering course.
With this idea in view some fourth-year subjects which deal with
professional engineering are omitted from the prescribed hst, and
the students are afforded an opportunity for a certain amount of
selection for themselves as between the individual professional sub-
jects, with the counsel of the teaching force of the department, as
said above, and the approval of the head of the department.
The proposed rearrangement of the course also adds to the sig-
nificance for the electrical engineering students of what, in the lan-
guage of the Faculty, are known as general studies, such as history,
economics, etc., by placing some of the study of such subjects in
the fourth year, so that a student may not be misled into believing
that entering upon the professional phases of his study leading to
his future professional life absolves him from the manifold consid'
erations of breadth of manhood and citizenship.
The proposed rearrangement of the electrical engineering course
is now standing before the Faculty for its consideration, but it will
not come up for final vote until one of the early meetings in the
next college year. If passed by the Faculty, as we hope it will he
passed, it is expected to put it into effect with the opening of
the second term, but it can go into effect next year with the second-
year men only. Obviously, the third and fourth year modifications
cannot go into effect next year because the arrangement of the third
year is dominated by the change in the applied mechanics, and the
third-year men of next year will not have had the advantage of the
study of the first half of applied mechanics in their second year.
As a temporary matter looking toward the rearrangement of the
course, the Faculty has voted the privilege to Professor D. C. Jack-
son to give a course of lectures extending throughout the year on va-
rious phases of electric lighting, electric transmission of power, and
electric railways, which will be prescribed for fourth-year students
in the electrical engineering course during the next school year.
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Professor Clifford has been planning to take his family on a
European trip this summer, but certain matters will delay his
getting away. He has, therefore, been granted leave of absence
for the first month of the next college year. During the period of
his absence Professor Jackson will take up the lectures in alternating
current machinery, and Professor Smith will take up the lectures
in theoretical electricity. Professor Clifford plans to deliver a course
of advanced lectures on alternating currents. These will be for
graduate students, and will be as a sequel to his course of lectures
for undergraduates. They will begin early in November, and con-
tinue through the year.
Professor Laws is revising the manuscript of his admirable set
of lectures on electrical measuring instruments and electrical testing,
and they will soon be put in the hands of a publisher for the purpose
of being issued in book form.
Professor R. R. Lawrence has now full charge of the electrical
engineering laboratories. During the examination period he spent
ten days in a trip of inspection of the electrical laboratories of a
half-dozen of the great State universities of the Central West.
Professor Shaad, who came to the department at the opening of
the last college year, is busily engaged on the manuscript of a treatise
relating to central stations that will go into an engineer's pocket-
book soon to be published, and he also is preparing a manuscript
for a text- and reference-book on central station practice.
Professor Smith has developed a remarkable series of illustrated
lectures on electrical engineering subjects, for which further oppor-
tunity will also be afforded in case the proposed changes in the
electrical engineering course go into effect.
Professor Jackson completed his work as chairman of the Chicago
Telephone Commission in the month of March, and the report of
the commission was delivered to the Chicago City Council on April
3. Professor Jackson was appointed chairman of a board of
arbitration in a matter between the city of Boston and the Edison
Electric Illuminating Company of Boston, and the settlement of
that question was actively taken up in the week following Com-
mencement.
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Mr. Clifford M. Swan, for several years past Instructor in Physics,
has been granted leave of absence for a year. He is to pursue
advanced physical and mathematical studies at Harvard University.
Mr. Guy W. Eastman, Instructor in Physics
of the Institute, was instantly killed May 17 by a ra
attempting to cross the tracks of the New York, Nev
ford Railroad ai the Back Bay station.
Mr. Eastman was pursuing a course leading t
Ph.D. in the Laboratory of Chemical Re
with the duties of a "half-time" instructor in the Department of
Physics. He was an earnest student, very sound in his knowledge,
and a devoted and successful teacher, with every prospect of success
in his chosen profession.
A more extended sketch of Mr. Eastman's life and work appears
elsewhere in this number of the Review.
Professor George V. Wendell has resigned his position as Asso-
ciate Professor in the Institute to become Professor of Physics, in
charge of the department, at the Stevens Institute of Technology,
Hoboken.
The loss of Professor Wendell will be felt very keenly and deeply
both by his colleagues in the Physical Department and by the
numerous students to whom he has become endeared by his unfailing
kindness and help. The Stevens Institute is indeed fortunate in
securing the services of so able and experienced an i:
There having been so wide a discussion of the decay of Ameri-
can shipping, especially in connection with the failure of certain
political expedients that were intended to bring about a revival, it is
with great satisfaction that it can be reported that the Department
of Naval Architecture is, in one respect at least, in normal condition;
namely, that there are more applications than there are men to sup-
ply them. If there is any member of the graduating class from that
department who is not at work, it is because he desires a vacation.
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And it has not been necessary to appeal to the engagement list of
another department to biing about this condition.
That this condition obtains should receive some publicity, because
there appears just now to be an unreasoning disinclination among
students in the earlier classes to take advantages of the department
which has every facility for carrying out its work.
That there should have been a large increase of numbers in the
department occasioned by the awakening of shipbuilding following
our Spanish War, and that the reaction intensified by the collapse
of the shipbuilding trust should also have been reflected by a reduc-
tion in numbers, was to be expected, and is, perhaps, not unsalutary.
But with conditions as they are now it is certain that for some
years to come the department will be unable to meet the demands
made on it, which is doubly unfortunate, because those seeking
young men who have had the training offered by the department
will learn to look elsewhere, and (what is the more to be regretted)
because a number of young men who desire and who ought to take
that course will take up with something less congenial; and to that
extent will find the discipline of education irksome instead of in-
spiriting.
MODERN LANGUAGES
The Modern Language Department has begun to experience
the advantage of a reduction of the size of sections resulting from the
exemption of students of Courses I. and XL from a part of the
language work hitherto required. This diminution of the language
requirements has been extended during the past year to students of
Courses IL and VIIL, and seems likely to be extended next year
to students of at least one other course.
Mr. Dike has left the department on a year's leave of absence.
He expects to spend the summer in Brittany and the winter in Paris.
He is to observe and study European methods of modern language
teaching and report upon them on his return. While abroad he
will be engaged also in translating into English "Elements et The-
ories de TArchitecture," by J. Guadet, and in preparing a text-book
of popular French reading for use in American colleges. In Paris
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Appointments for the coming year include the promotion of As-
sociate Professor Bailey, who has been a member of the department
since 1891, to a full professorship; the promotion of Mr. Passano to
an assistant professorship; the appointment of Dr. E. B. Wilson, of
Yale University, as Associate Professor, and of Dr. H. B. Phillips
and Mr. N. J. Lennes as Instructors.
Professor Wilson is a graduate of Harvard University, and took
his Doctor's degree at Yale in 1900. He is a man of high scientific
reputation, has published many mathematical papers, and is spec-
ially interested in the applications of mathematics in physics and
mechanics. His published papers have appeared in a considerable
number of American and foreign journals, and he is at present
associate editor of the Transactions of the American Mathematical
Society.
Dr. Phillips is a graduate of Erskine College, South Carolina,
and took his Doctor's degree at Johns Hopkins University in 190+,
since which time he has been Instructor at the University of Cin-
cinnati.
Mr. Lennes is at present Instructor of Mathematics in the John
Marshall High School at Chicago. He has taken his Doctor's
degree at the University of Chicago, and is the joint author with
Professor Veblen, of Princeton University, of a new book on
the Infinitesimal Analysis.
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THE UNDERGRADUATES
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
Civil Engineering Society. — For the tenth time the society met
April 12 at the Copley Square Hotel for its annual dinner. With
several prominent men from outside and Institute professors as
speakers, the talk covered nearly every phase of civil engineering
work. Dean W. C. Sabine of the Lavnrence Scientific School, and
Professor Sedgwick spoke.
Mechanical Engineering Society. — The society held a smoker and
business meeting at the Union April ii. Mr. J. C. Callan, a repre-
sentative of the General Electric Company, spoke on Curtis Turbines.
The election of new officers resulted as follows: president, R. A.
Angus, '08; vice-president, C. G. Jerden, '08; secretary, C. M.
Steese, '08; executive committee, H. E. Allen, '08; H. R. Callaway,
'08; and M. J. Turnbull, '09.
Mining Engineering Society, — A number of members of the
society attended a very interesting talk on Mine Optioning and
Mining Companies by Dr. Peters at the Harvard Mining Club
meeting, April 4.
The Harvard Club was invited to attend, in return, the meeting
of the Institute Society on April 9. Professor Richards gave a talk
on Mining in Mexico, as observed by a party, of which he was one,
of members of the American Institute of Mining Engineers, which
took a trip through Mexico in 1901.
At the annual meeting of the society the following officers were
elected: W. J. Barcus, '08, president; D. H. Maxwell, vice-president
and treasurer; A. S. Dickerman, '09, secretary; W. S. Clark, '08;
and A. Bridgeman, '07, executive committee.
Architectural Society, — At the annual meeting April 30 the follow-
ing were elected officers: E. J. Williams, '08, president; Kurt
Vonnegut, '08, vice-president; H. H. Bentley, '08, secretary; H. D.
Chandler, '09, secretary; R. G. Crane, '08, H. F. Kuehne, '08, and
W. F. Dolke, '08, executive committee. The report of the treasurer
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ftd ihat $535 had been added to the society's scholarship fund
as the profits from the '04-'os Annual. The total is now S735.
Chemical Society. — At the annual dinner, held April 17 at the
Union, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:
president, Wemple, '08; vice-president, Todd, '08; secretary,
Koppetz, '09; treasurer, Tetlow, '08; member of executive com-
mittee, Kelly, 'og. J. F. Norton, '06, acted as toastmaster. The
speakers were Dr. Talbot, Dr. Fay, Dr. Walker, and Mr. Kneeland.
EUetrical Engineering Society.^-Before the society at the Union,
April 22, Frederick P. Fish, of the Corporation, and former pres-
ident of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company, gave
an address in which he urged the necessity of outside recreation.
Naval /Irchiteclure Society. — At a meeting held April 30 the
following officers were elected for the ensuing year: president,
M. E. Denny, '08; vice-president, A. C. Besselievre, '08; secretary,
C. D. Steele, '08; treasurer, L. H. Sutton, '08.
CLUBS
Co-of/erative Society. — At the annual meeting of the din
the treasurer's report for the year 1906-07 was presented, shoi
an increase in membership and receipts from sales in the ^
buildings.
This year the society has handed over 8950 to the Bursar, who
has used it for scholarship and loan purposes. £500 has gone to
the regular scholarship fund, while the other $450 has been used
as a part of a so-called Bursar's fund.
This latter is a sum of money which Bursar Rand has gathered
together, the income from which is to be used to help students who,
through no fault of their own, lose scholarships, and to help those
who are occasionally found working under conditions that are a
serious handicap to good scholarship.
Civic Club. — The club held its dinner and annual election of
officers at the Union April 18. About thirty were present. The
officers are: J. G. Reid, president; C. Hibbard, vice-president;
O. J. Crommett, secretary; R. Ellis, ti
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Mr. Seaver, the speaker of the evening, gave a talk on the Duty
of Kicking Wisely.
The club held its last meeting May 3. The subject under
discussion was, ** Resolved ^ That the Introduction of Cabinet Gov-
ernment into the United States would be Advisable." R. Ellis, '09,
a member from England, spoke on the affirmative, and S. L. Hen-
derson, '10, spoke on the negative. The negative side received the
majority of votes on the merits of the question.
Catholic Club. — ^May 10 the club held its last meeting of the year
for the purpose of electing officers. The results were as follows
president, Joseph Pope, '08; vice-president, J. T. Gallagher, '08
secretary, F. M. Heidelberg, '09; treasurer, Joseph White, *o8
executive committee, Joseph White, *o8, P. F. O'Shea, '09, N. B.
Enneking, '10.
El Circulo Mexicana. — ^The club held a dinner at the Boston
Yacht Club May 4 in celebration of the 5th of May, the anniver-
sary of the defeat of the French by the Mexicans. About twenty-
five men were present, several of whom were Harvard men. Mr.
Cushing, the Mexican consul in Boston, was the guest of honor.
El Circulo Mexicana was formed during this last year, and has at
present about fifteen members. The dinner consisted strictly of
Mexican dishes.
New Tork Club. — The club held its second annual dinner at the
Union April 10. About thirty members were present, and they
elected officers for next year as follows: C. W. Coffin, president;
C. J. Belden, vice-president; C. Kurtzman, secretary; G. W.
Cooke, treasurer; F. J. Friedman and H. E. Botsford, members of
the executive committee.
Southern Club. — At the club's first dinner, held May li at the
Union, Professor J. F. Norris, president of the Technology Club,
was the speaker. A constitution was adopted, and officers for the
next year were elected. E. F. Whitney, '07, officiated as toast-
master.
Mechanic Arts High School Club. — At the second annual dinner
of the club, held April 3 at the Union, forty-five men were present,
including several guests from Harvard and Tufts and under-
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graduates of the school. Dr. Parmenter and Mr. Hanson of the
school were present, and spoke briefly.
Cleojan. — At the last meeting the following officers were elected
for the next school year: president. Miss Ruth Maxwell, '09; vice-
president. Miss Florence H. Luscomb, '09; secretary, Miss Gladys
Blake, '09; treasurer. Miss Lahvesia Packwood, '07.
Y. M. C. A.
Professor Talbot spoke informally at the meeting May j on what
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a of God should be, and ho^
influence his life.
Professor Porter addressed the meeting May i
a general way on what the Y. M. C. A. has done i
said that there has been a Christian Association a
years.
A new course has been entered upon this year. In the election
of Lester W. Brock, '07, as graduate secretary, Tech takes a stand
with the colleges and universities foremost in Y. M. C. A. work.
Mr. Brock was one of Tech's representatives last year at the great
national conference of college Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. workers
at Nashville, Tenn, He also attended the Northfield conference
for Eastern College Associations. In undertaking this work, Mr,
Brock has the advantage of being able to devote his entire attention
to the Technology Association. He will strive to guide the associa-
tion 10 where it will be self-supporting, the end which Mr. Gates,
the retiring secretary, has always had in view.
Technology will have a large delegation at the college Y. M. C, A.
conference at Northfield.
INTERSCHOLASTIC DRILL
At the New England Interscholastic Championship Drill, held in
the South Armory on May I, P. A. Hail, of Medford High School,
carried off first prize, while Chelsea High School was awarded the
silver cup for the most points.
The squad of competitors consisted of three men from each of
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the following high schools: Fall River, Medford, Chelsea, Wake-
field, Brockton, Stoneham, Lowell, Methuen, Gloucester, New
Bedford, Hyde Park, Dorchester, and Concord, N.H. The drill
consisted of the manual of arms, marchings, and facings. Major
James C. Smith, 6th Infantry, M. V. M., Captain Frank S. Wilson,
and Lieutenant Clifford L. Harris, Corps Coast Artillery, acted as
judges.
Before the individual drill the M. L T. Battalion gave an ex-
hibition company drill, and after the presentation of prizes by
Major Wheeler an evening parade was held. Music was furnished
between the acts by the M. L T. Cadet Band.
"the tech"
The Tech held its annual banquet at the American House on
May 8, seventeen members of the editorial and business staffs being
present. Mr. F. P. Sibley, of the Boston Globiy gave a deeply in-
teresting insight into modem newspaper work.
Henry W. Hoole, 'o8, has been elected editor-in-chief. W. Fred
Dolke, Jr., 'o8, will continue as managing editor, and Raymond
W. Parlin, 'o8, as business manager. D. C. McMurtrie, 'lo, has
been elected secretary of the board and sporting editor.
TECH SHOW DINNER
The success of "William, Willie, and Bill" was emphasized in
many ways at the Tech Show dinner at the Union, May lo. Fi-
nancially, the Show will equal, if not surpass, "The Chemical Maid"
in profits, as at least |$t 1,500 will be cleared, the business manager
stated.
Instead of confining the entertainment to speech-making and sing-
ing, Macomber, '07, who acted as toastmaster, hit upon the happy
scheme of having many of the principals appear in costume, several
of them being taken from former Shows. Thus the speeches were
interspersed with stunts.
Speeches were made by Mr. J. P. Munroe, of the Corporation,
Dean Burton, Bursar Rand, Professor Jackson, Professor Clifford,
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Mr. McCready, Mr. Blachstein, Mr. Seaver, Professor Richards,
Mr. McMillin, in "How it Happened, or the Wellesley Deal," and
Mr. Francis.
ATHLETICS
RESIGNATION OF MR. MAHAN
John F. Mahan, who has been coach and director of Tech track
athletics for six years, resigned his position May 7. this resignation
to go into effect at the end of the present school year. His action
was brought about by a disagreement over money matters between
Mr. Mahan and the Advisory Council on Athletics.
CABOT MEDALS
The Cabot Medals for this year have been awarded to E. E.
Turkington, '07; J. E. Johnson, '07; E. Myers, '08; G. Schobinger,
'08; and F. M. Heidelberg. '09. Honorable Mentions were awarded
to J. Flanders, 'oq; L. A. Dow, 'lo; F. E. Hodges, '10; R. E.
Gegenheimer, '10; and T. B. Silsbee, '10.
The committee of award was composed of Professor Wendell,
chairman. Dean Burton, Professors Lodge and Johnston, and Mr.
Towne.
ANNUAL EXHIBITION AT THE GYM
The third annual gymnastic exhibition was held April 23. One
of the most interesting events was the presentation of the Cabot
medals to John Tobin, '08, Frederick Jaeger, '09, John Tresnon,
'07, P. P. Greenwood, '07, and L. Tuckerman, '06, for physical
development and general gymnastic efficiency. Boxing matches be-
tween Schneider and Higgins, and Starkweather and Allen, added
to the interest. The other events were principally gymnastics, such
as tumbling, club swinging, and excellent work on the high hori-
zontal bar.
TRACK TEAM
May 29 Thomas W. Orr, '08, was elected captain of the track
team for next year. At the New England Intercollegiate Meet on
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May 26 the Tech track team secured fourth place with twenty-one
points^ easily out-distancing Williams, her old rival, who finished
fifth with only eleven.
Dartmouth won the meet with forty-seven points, while Brown
and Amherst ran a close race for second place, the former eventually
winning with twenty-eight and a half points against the twenty-seven
scored by her rival.
INTERCOLLEGIATE LAWN TENNIS
Technology won both singles and doubles in the eighth annual
New England intercollegiate lawn tennis championships, with J. LB.
Lamed and W. B. Coffin as the Institute men to win all matches.
Lamed walked off with the singles.
The summaiy for the Tech matches are. —
Singles
First Round. — Budling (Brown) beat Fanning (Tech), 7-5, 2-6,
10-8. Lamed (Tech) beat Thompson (Williams), 6-4, 6-0.
Semi-Finals. — Lamed (Tech) beat Steams (Dartmouth), 6-0,
6-0. Larned (Tech) beat White (Wesleyan), 7-5, 6-3.
Final. — Larned (Tech) beat Budlong (Brown), 5-7, 2-6, 6-3,
7-5, 6-1.
Doubles
First Round. — Larned and Coffin (Tech) beat Rotch andMcLain
(Dartmouth), 6-3, 6-3.
Semi-Finals. — Larned and Coffin (Tech) beat Budlong and
WycofF (Brown), 6-4, 6-2.
Finals. — Lamed and Coffin (Tech) beat Wolff and Graham
(Amherst), 6-3, 6-2, 6-0.
DUAL MEET WITH MAINE
Tech won the meet from the University of Maine at Orono
May 6 by the score of 86 to 40. The field, laid out on soft clayey
ground, was a pond, and the track was very slippery.
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DUAL MEET WITH BROWN
The meet on May 1 1 went to Brown by the score of 68'J to 57^
points.
Brown. Ttch.
lOO-yard dash 5 4
220-yard dash I 8
440-yard dash 4 5
880-yard run 4 5
i-mile run 8 i
2-mile run 6 3
120-yard hurdles 5 4
220-yard hurdles 5 4
High jump 2| 6J
Pole vault 2 7
Broad jump 5 4
Shot put 8 I
Hammer throw 5 4
Discus throw 8 I
Totals 68J 57i
RELAY TEAM
Victory was the result of the relay team's trip to the Pennsylvania
games. Close in every relay, with a fast total time, the best quartette
of quarter-milers in years carried off first honors in a mile relay
against Wesleyan April 27 at Franklin Field, Philadelphia.
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THE GRADUATES
TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF THE CONNECTICUT VALLEY
"We've had feasts of reason heretofore, and great and weighty
have been the words about our hospitable board. We've been highly
edified and vastly improved, and we return thanks, but this time,
brethren, we are going to have a flow of soul and anything else that
will flow freely. We're going to play for one whole evening." That
was the purport of the call issued by the Technology Association
of the Connecticut Valley to its annual banquet, which was pulled
off* at the Massasoit House, Springfield, Saturday evening, May 4,
1907, be it long remembered. Massasoit was an Indian, and the
tribe was there. This call to a feast and grand pow-wow hit the
tribe under precisely the right rib, and the replies came in per
return mail. About three hundred men are on our list, but our
reservation extends from the Great Bitter Water on the south to
the Big Bending Water on the north. To you aliens who do not
catch on, let us say that these are Long Island Sound and the St.
Lawrence River. East and west we extend from Boston Bay to
the Hudson, though we have not as yet catalogued all of the men
east of Worcester. We shall probably get them before our next
annual dinner.
So, when forty lusty and husky boys assembled in Massasoit's
big wigwam, we felt that we had not printed in vain. The committee
had a program that made the Keith Circuit look like the grand
concert after the one-ring circus. We got it without bloodshed,
but at one time it seemed as if gore must flow. We waited on a
vast and opulent theatrical magnate, and humbly presented our
needs. After a week's sleepless consideration his nibs favored us
with a boon. He would consent that two stars should be tempo-
rarily detached from his galaxy, and shed their radiance on us for
exactly thirteen long minutes for the trifling sum of forty dollars
each. We kotowed, and withdrew and smiled. Then we rounded
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up the autos of the M. I, T. men who live in luxury, called at the
hotel of ihe aforesaid stars, gave them and pretty nearly the whole
universe a scorching ride, a big feed at the club, and gently and
soothingly presented them the opportunity they were clamoring
for; to wit, to perform before us. Result; Eddie Leonard, he of
Barlow, Wilson, Primrose, & West, colaborer of Lew Dock-
stader and many another immortal, took the whole matter in hand,
and right here let us say that, if any Tech man this side of Jordan
meets Eddie Leonard and doesn't embrace him as a brother,
may his sons flunk at the first semi and wear no manner of sheep-
skin inscribed "M. L T." Besides, if you don't do it, you'll lose
a lot of fun. for Eddie Leonard is all there. We had a vaudeville
show that turned the magnate deep green when he heard of it.
We had nine-tenths of his entire cast, and the other one-tenth
wept with the magnate, but for a different cause.
Speeches there were, songs there were, and (here's a royal cup
to him!) wc sang"'Tis always fair weather when good fellows get
together," with. merry Bullard in our hearts; and may he have
heard, and been gladdened thereby! We didn't have any of the
Faculty with us this year. We sent an ofiicia! statement of the pace
record required for entrance, and none of them could qualify.
But — may his speed never grow less! — Eben S. Stevens, of Quine-
baug. Conn., youngest man on the Corporation of the M. L T.,
whatever his years, was there. He was the best fellow in all that
goodly circle, and he made a speech so chockful of sense, humor,
fun, love for M. 1. T., and good cheer generally that he was
cheered to the echo, and "'Tis always fair weather" was sung ia
rousing chorus in his honor.
Everybody had a grand time, and the next time we send out our
birch-bark announcing a peace dance we anticipate that the reser-
vation will be emptied from between the waters north and south,
and from here to City Point. You'll be welcomed, feasted, toasted,
tagged, and sent home. And blissful and abundant will be your
memories.
Following are the names of the braves who assembled at the
M. I. T. feast: Eben S. Stevens, '68, George L. R. French, '84,
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Woodman S. Page, '85, Frank H. Page, '86, N. P. Ames Carter, '87,
Guy Kirkham, '87, George L. Munn, '88, Paul R. Hawkins, '89,
Edmund P. Marsh, '89, Darragh De Lancey, '90, S. Ellsworth
Horton, '90, Moses Lyman, Jr., '90, Clarence E. Whitney, '91,
Oren E. Parks, '93, H. W. Morrill, '93, N. W. Dalton, '94, Harry G.
Fisk, '96, Edw. F. Smith, '96, Frederick W. Fuller, '97, Howard H.
Burdick, '97, Charles L. W. Pettee, '97, Charles S. Murlless, '98,
George L. Harris, '01, Fred. N. Fowler, Jr., '02, Ernest W. Pelton,
'03, Elbert E. Lockridge, '03, H. P. Maxim, Charles F. Barrett, '04,
A. M. Holcombe, '04, W. T. Keen, '04, Frederick W. Farrell, '04,
E. O. Hiller, '04, John D. McQuaid, '04, Albert W. Nichols, '04,
Frank S. Farrell, '05, Burton E. Geckler, '05, John H. Fellows, '06.
Edmund P. Marsh, '89, Chairman^
P.O. Box 791, Springfield, Mass.
THE TECHNOLOGY CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA
From the Tech: —
Philadelphia, April 4. — Dean Burton spoke at the dinner of the Phila-
delphia Technology Club, held this evening at the Flanders at 7.30 o'clock.
His subject was "Progress in Tech Student Interests during the Last Five
Years." He told of the development of student life during that dme,
paying especial attention to some new institutions that have recently sprung
up.
Professor Burton was warmly received by the Tech graduates, of whom
there were about forty-five present. The other guests at the dinner were
Dr. James T. Young, dean of the Wharton School at the University of
Pennsylvania; Hon. Charies E. Smith, editor of the Philadelphia Press;
S. M. Vauclain, of the Baldwin Locomotive Works; and Major Cassius
E. Gillette, chief engineer of the Philadelphia Filtration Bureau.
WASHINGTON SOCIETY OF THE M. I. T.
The society has had three regular (and one special) meetings
during the past three months at its regular headquarters, the Uni-
versity Club, 930 1 6th Street, N.W., each meeting being preceded
by the usual informal dinner. It is intended to continue the
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L
regular meetings on the second Monday of the month throughout
the summer-
The meeting of April 8 was unusually well attended, and listened
to an extremely interesting talk by Mr, F. F. Longley, bacteriologist
of the Washington Aqueduct Filtration Plant, who explained in
full the construction and operation of the new plant for the puri-
fication of the city water supply from the Potomac River by sand
filtration. The talk was illustrated by about sixty lantern slides
covering all the features of the water system, including the aqueduct
tunnel, the Washington reservoir, and the filter system proper,
consisting of twenty-nine beds, each ore acre in extent and filled
with sand to a depth of three to four feet. The method of "scrap-
ing" the tops of the sand beds and washing the sand thus removed
by apparatus specially devised for this plant was particularly de-
scribed. The plant was shown 10 have been very successful in
removing the considerable amounts of suspended clay, and all but
a very small percentage of the bacteria existing in Potomac water.
A special meeting of the society was held on April 22, at which
time one of the members, Mr. Frani^ois Matthes, '95, just returned
from the West, gave a finely illustrated talk on "Experiences of a
Two Years' Campaign in the Grand Canyon of the Colorado."
During the time referred to Mr. Matthes completed an extensive
survey of the canyon, obtaining the measurements of its almost
infinite topographical details by rapid original methods, in many
cases under great difficulties on account of the inaccessibility of
certain parts of the great gorge.
At the meeting of May 13 Mr. Leroy E. Kern, "02, of the Super-
vising Architect's Ofiice, recently returned from the Philippine
Islands, gave the society the benefit of his observations on archi-
tecture and engineering in the islands during several years' stay
there in the government service at Manila, illustrated by a number
of photographs. The talk was of particular interest as touching,
in many ways, on general conditions of life and "the white man's
burden" in the Philippines.
F. W. SwANTON, Secretary,
1641 13th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.
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CINCINNATI M. I. T. CLUB
The informal noon-day lunches held Tuesday of each week by
the Cincinnati M. I. T. Club have been quite successful during the
last two months. Ten or a dozen men are usually present, and a
very pleasant social hour is spent. The officers of the club feel
much encouraged by the awakened interest.
J. W. Ellms, '93, Secretary^
East Court and Martin Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio.
TECHNOLOGY CLUB OF NEW BEDFORD
The final meeting of the season of the Technology Club of New
Bedford was held at the home of E. H. Wing on Thursday, May 2.
There were eleven present. We were pleased to welcome ex-
President Tillinghast, who had just recovered from a serious illness.
The club entertained Mr. Clifford Wade, Tech, '08. The subject
was broached of holding a midsummer meeting of the club on some
of the boats of the members, and taking a moonlight sail about the
bay.
Pierce, '93, Swan, '97, Robinson and Wing, '98, attended Tech
Night at the Pops on June 4.
Charles F. Wing, Jr., Secretary^
34 Purchase Street, New Bedford, Mass.
TECHNOLOGY CLUB OF NORTHERN OHIO
President's Message
Representatives : Exicutive NUnsion, January 17, 1907.
T. C. of N. O.
Some months ago one Wallace cornered me with the information that
the electoral college men of the M. I. T. had returned a majority in favor
of yours gratefully, and that the office of president of their society, together
with all perquisites, requisites, honors, and obligations therewith, was mine
to have and to hold as long as said M. I. T/s would stand for it.
Some inaugural ceremony seems fitting, and, as a Ball won't do, the
Cabinet, at the suggestion of the Secretary of the Interior, has decided upon
a dinner, and does now proclaim, announce, and call for full representation
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from all disirias ai the University Club at 6.30 p.m. on the evening of
Friday, January the 25ih.
Members are urged, requested, and hereby ordered to be on hand at
ind may travel on free passes, clergyman's ticket, or 3c, Tomcon,
so long as they arrive ;
which will defray, pro ra
Arrangements have be
I accept yoi
ir tickets,— i
mg.
Please 1
,ew "big
I could write
fely with $1 for the Secretary of the
II expenses incidental to the session.
lade with the Hon. Secretary, and he has finally
leck for ^i, or you can mail postage stamps
y event, he wants to know tight off who's com-
ply to him direct and quickly, that your president may try
tick" on chose who think they can't come.
re, but Metcalfe (not Victor, but Frederick) says this is
o be. Gentlemen,
The President.
N.B. — By special arrangement with the Department of Agriculture,
Motch, E. R., will blossom fonh in song; but Wallace has promised to
keep still, as his voice is arid and uncultivated.
N.B. No. 2. — Honored professors, committees from headquarters to
solicit funds for the Institute, and other diplomats cannot be listened lo
during this session.
Franklin B. Richards, '84,
PrtsiJtnl.
Sidney Y. Ball, '03,
Secretary.
A very enthusiastic meeting of the Technology Club of Northern
Ohio was held at the University Club on the evening of January 25.
Thirty members were present, including several from near-by towns,
and under the able leadership of President Richards everything pro-
gressed hummingly from the start.
We sat down at two tables arranged to form the letter "T," and
quickly disposed of a home-style dinner. Very soon after the cigars
had been passed, the president arose, and announced that he in-
tended to conduct an experience meeting.
The affair progressed in good "Methodist" style, and from
Sheridan and Wallace to Handy and Ritchie every last one of US,
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wbctlicr we Eked k or doc, had to get up and tell the rest of us his
personal career from Commfncemcnt Day right up to the dinner
Of coarse, we were all very modest, and probably the half of our
accompfehmrms was not related, but what we did tell served to
make eTcrr one feel weD acquainted, and we dispersed reluctantly,
pn^king oonrfro anod« pthering very soon.
S. Y. Ball, '03,
BaU Building, Qeveland, Ohio.
THE prrrsBcmG assoclation of the m. i. t.
The Pittsburg Association is the outcome of a gathering of
Tech men held in this dtr last April. C. T. Bartlett and P. B.
Staniev. t«fa igo6. succeeded in collecting about thirty of 1905 and
1906 men at the Hotel Doquesne on April 28.
After recovering frxMn our surprise at seeing so many familiar
faces, we realized the benefit to be derived from an association of
all the classes. A conmmtee was appointed to confer with the
local alumni organization, which, they found, did not exist. Upon
the advice of Mr. C. A. MacOure, '94, the sole survivor of the
former association, his visitors evolved into an organization com-
mittee, and proceeded to work. The old association, inactive for
several years, was declared extinct, and notices were sent out to all
available addresses in the vicinity of Pittsburg.
About fifty men met at the University Club on the evening of
April 4. The meeting was called to order by Mr. MacClure,
who was elected temporary chairman. Mr. MacQure gave a history
of the organization, its rise and fall, and rejoiced at the interest
displayed by the younger men, upon whom, he said, depended the
success of the new association.
A very liberal constitution, allowing membership to any one ever
connected with the Institute as student or instructor, was adopted.
Officers were elected as follows: L. K. Yoder, '95, president; S. B.
Ely, '92, vice-president; Waldso Turner, '05, secretary-treasurer;
W. I. Bickford, '01, and P. B. Stanley, '06, members of executive
committee.
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After the other routine business of organization was finished, the
formal meeting adjourned, and everybody indulged in a general
hand-shaking and in recalling amusing reminiscences.
Mr. Ely was the chief entertainer of the evening, showing some
feats in legerdemain which would convince one, without other
information, that he had missed his calling.
On April 4. the executive committee entertained Dr. Pritchett
at dinner at the University Club on the occasion of his visit to Pitts-
burg to represent the Institute at the dedicatory exercises of the
enlarged Carnegie Institute. Among the invited guests were the
following friends of Dr. Pritchett: Professor J. A. Brashear, of the
Carnegie Institute; Dr. McCormick, of the Western University of
Pennsylvania; Dr. H. D. Lindsay, of the Pennsylvania College
for Women; Mr. Julian Kennedy. Mr. F, T. McClintock, and Mr.
C. A. MacClure.
Following the dinner some of the guests were driven to the Car-
negie Music Hall, but Dr. Lindsay honored us by remaining to the
reception which was held by members of the association.
Dr. Pritchett met all the men personally, and remembered many
whom we had known at Tech. He gave a very interesting talk
later in the evening, lucidly describing his trip to the Panama Canal
Zone, and very forcibly showing that closer relation among the
alumni is essential to the growth and welfare of the Institute under
the new conditions. His description of the recent changes at Tech
was exceedingly interesting, especially to the older men.
Dr. Lindsay responded with an enjoyable talk on college organi-
zations.
Mr. MacClure's explanation of the distinction between profes-
sional and commercial men was not a tittle consoling to Tech men,
who know the vast difference between the wealth of the Institute
and that of other educational institutions.
The evening concluded with music, a buffet lunch, and a large
amount of sociability.
While we consider ourselves the youngest association, we believe
we have the enthusiasm and available material to make it one of
the strongest. There are approximately one hundred and seventy-
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five Tech men within a radius of fifty miles of Pittsbiirgy and the
majority of them are from the more recent classes, showing that
this district is becoming more popular each year.
We would like to confer with other similar organizations in regard
to bringing the alunmi of Technology into closer relations, and are
very anxious to have information concerning new men in this vicinity.
Waldso Turner, Secretary^Treasurer^
1 1 73 Frick Building Annex, Pittsburg, Pa.
News from the Classes 387
NEWS FROM THE CLASSES
Prof. Robert H, Richards, Sec, Mass. Inst, of Tech., Boston.
The dinner and Pop Concert proved an extremely interesting
occasion to the class of '68. We had present on the occasion Messrs,
Stone, Stevens, Forbes, Hoyt, Whitney, Jackson, Fillebrovm, Tol-
man, and Richards. Of these Stone was absent from the Pops
and Whitney was absent from the dinner. This is the largest
gathering of the class of '68 that we can recall since the day of
graduation. The boys all enjoyed talking over old times, and it
proved an extremely interesting occasion. Forbes said that he had
not met Hoyt since '68, and they had to be introduced to each other.
— Roben H. Richards is at Randolph, N.H., near Mount Adams,
writing the appendix to his book on Ore Dressing.
My dtar Bob, — . . . Last winter I again made a trip to Mexico to visit
my daughter for a couple of months, and was very much struck with the
enormous development of the country, which is carried on, principally,
by foreign capital. For example, the Necaxa Falls, which dash over a
precipice 1,500 feet high and siruared ninety-five miles from Mexico City,
have been developed giving 200.000 H.P. under a I,+00 foot head devel-
oped by Pelion wheels of 8,000 H.P., which generate electricity of 60,000
volts. This current is carried on iron tripods fifty (eet high, by means of
one-half inch copper cables, and is distributed in Mexico City, Puebia,
Pachuca, and El Oro, the two latter being large mining and smelting
towns. This current is used for lighting, running the electric railways
and power of all kinds, and is sold at much more moderate prices than
in Boston, which greatly aids development, as all fuel in Mexico is very
scarce and high.
k.
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The climate there is simply perfect, being October weather the whole
year through, with a temperature from fifty degrees to seventy degrees, and
rain only late in the afternoons of the summer months. It certainly is a
delightful climate to live in.
President Diaz, one of the most able rulers the world has seen, fearing
that Harriman and others might gobble their railways, as is being done in
the States, simply took over the roads for the government, paying for the ma-
jority of the stock by bonds guaranteed by the government, and, although
the railways are run by an organization elected by the stockholders them-
selves, they are always subject to the control of the government, and no
outside influence can ever control the majority of the stock.
I am looking forward to spending another winter there with a great deal
of pleasure. Sincerely yours, Joseph Stone.
1874.
Charles F. Read, Sec.y Old State House, Boston.
Several members of the class attended the various exercises on
May 31 and June 4. The class was well received at the Pop
Concert in Symphony Hall, and it did its share of the jollification.
— Colonel Samuel P. Colt has retired from the senatorial contest
in Rhode Island. — ^The president of the Class Association, George H.
Barrus, and wife are making a short visit to London and Paris. —
Charles D. Ausdn, now residing in the West, has been in Boston
lately, and called on the secretary.
1876.
John R. Freeman, Sec.y 235 Arlington Avenue, Providence, R.I.
Nine members of the class of '76 showed up in the Commencement
season at the dinner of the old classes at the Yen dome, and subse-
quently at the Pop Concert. '76 now has three members on the
Corporation; namely, Copeland, Main, and Freeman. These were
all present, as were also Prichard, Galloupe, Crosby, Hapgood, and
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389
Shillaber. — L. M. Davis was detained by the arrival of a new
daughter, but looked in on some of his Eastern friends a few days
later. The telephone and electric light business at Minot, N.D.,
of which he is general manager and one of the principal owners, is
sharing in the rapid growth of this lively town of the North-west.
He reports business as very prosperous. — Main is another of those
who is almost suffering from excess of prosperity. He said he had
about thirty construction jobs under supervision from his office.
On the first of the year he dissolved his former partnership, and
established new offices at 45 Milk Street. His son Charles, who
graduated from Dartmouth this year, will, probably a little later,
become associated with the business of the office. — Prichard is
president of the American Gas Light Association, and his son, who
graduated from Tech not long ago, is following in his father's foot-
steps, being now manager of the gas-works at Beverly. Prichard
is still general manager of the Lynn Gas and Electric Company, and
his services as consulting gas engineer are much in demand in various
parts of New England. — Freeman has recently returned from the
Isthmus of Panama, where he was one of the board of engineers
appointed to investigate the foundation for the locks and the dams
of the Isthmian Canal. — Crosby has retired from active teaching, on
the Carnegie Foundation, but will remain conneaed with the Insti-
tute as Reseaich Professor. He continues consulting geologist for
the New York Board of Water Supply, and will spend a portion of
the present summer in Alaska, conrinuing his studies on some of
the special problems that have engaged his attention each summer
for seven years past.
1877.
Richard A. Hale, Sec, Lawrence, Mass.
At the reception to the graduating class by the alumni the class
of '77 was represented by A. L. Plimpton, who made remarks on
the art of living, and presented the class with a treatise on that
subject, and also a pair of large field glasses with which to view their
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future careers. Other '77 men present were Kittredge and Hale.
At the Commencement reunion '77 joined with the earlier classes
in the class dinner. Bradford, Davis, Gray, Gowing, Sherman,
and Hale were present at the dinner and Pop Concert. No special
observance of the thirtieth anniversary of graduation was arranged.
— ^Hallett, '77, of Butte, Mont., is an enthusiastic mountaineer.
He is an ex-president of the Rocky Mountain Club, and discovered
a large glacier in Colorado, known as Hallett Glacier, at which
time he nearly lost his life by falling into a crevasse. One of the
lofty peaks in Northern Colorado bears the name of Mount
Hallett in recognition of his activity. A book published by the
Appalachian Mountain Club on Mountaineering in Colorado, by
Herbert Chapin, contains an interesting description of Hallett's
work in this direction. — ^A son of Sherman is a graduate of
Course I., class '06, and is connected with the New York Water
Supply Commission, engaged in engineering work.
1882.
Walter B. Snow, SeCy 29 Russell Avenue, Watertown, Mass.
The twenty-fifth reunion was celebrated in accordance with the
following program: June 3, harbor trip for members and ladies.
Class dinner in evening. June 4, outing for members and families
at Norumbega Park. Pop Concert in evening. Sixteen were present
at the dinner. — Ayer is now president of the Eastern & Western
Lumber Company, Portland, Ore. — Cheney has been busy as a
member of the Connecticut legislature. — Mrs. Clark (Miss Rice),
of Los Angeles, Cal., expected to attend the reunion. — Cochran is
still abroad, his last letter being dated at Berlin, and expects to re-
main during the summer. — Rufus F. Herrick is now located at 2 Kilby
Street as consulting chemist, with denatured alcohol as a specialty.
— Special features of the reunion were the selection of class colors
and the development of a class cheer, — object-lessons to older
classes without these essentials of organization.
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391
Harvey S. Chase, Sic, 27 State Street, Boston.
Capen has finished a new patent leather factory at Canton Junction
which will triple his previous output. He has a son preparing for
Tech and expecting to enter in 1909. — Underwood has recently been
at Des Moines, la., fitting up a new factory for manufacturing
glue in connection with the independent packers.^Smith has a
specific for the whooping-cough. Has tried it on three children,
and they survived. Will now hire both Capen's and Underwood's
new factories and manufacture the compound. Wants good agents.
Members of '83 preferred. (Received by wireless.) — Gale, '83, has
again taten up the business of electric heating in which he was
interested ten years ago, and is now chief engineer of the Simplex
Electric HeatingCompany,with headquarters in Cambridgeport, and
living at NaticL.—" Herbert Tyler Bardwell, forty-seven years old,
well known as a civil engineer, died suddenly April 10 of heart trouble
and complications in the home of his parents, Francis M. and Lucy
Tyler Bardwell, 91 Woodside Terrace, Springfield, Mass. He had
been in poor health for some time. Mr. Bardwell was born in
Belchertown, Oct. 27, 1859, and moved to Springfield when a young
man. He was educated in Wesleyan Academy, Wilbraham, and at
the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he was graduated
with the degree of B.S. in 1883. He was subsequently con-
nected with the Holyoke Water Power Company and the West
End Street Railway Company of Boston, and for three years was
instructor in civil engineering in the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology. Owing to ill-health, he had not been active in his
profession for several years. He was a charter member of Tech-
nology chapter, Sigma Chi fraternity. Besides his parents he leaves
a brother, Arthur E., and two sisters, Marian E, and Lucy L. Bard-
well, all of this city."
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1884.
Prof. William L. Puffer, 207 Equitable Building, Boston.
Reported by Dr. Gill in absence of the class secretary: ''I saw
Damon at the Technology Club on graduation day. He is in New
York, where he has been for the past eight years, with the North-
western Life Insurance Company. — Holder came to the alumni
reception, and, judging by his looks, time has dealt with him kindly.
He reports that he is now in better health, and expects to take more
active interest in M. I. T. and class matters. — ^Tyler has been taking
lessons in carpentry, and is assisting in building himself a summer
cottage on Lake Winnipesaukee. — Du Pont was at the Pop Concert,
looking as well as in the old days."
1886.
Prof. Arthur G. Robbins, Sec, Mass. Inst, of Technology, Boston.
Following the custom established at the reunion, the classes of
'85, '86, and '87 dined together on the evening of June 3, and after-
wards attended the "Pops" in a body. The '86 men present were
Anthony D. P. Bartlett, Borden, Chase, Cobb, Cutter, Locke,
Miller, Noyes, and C. C. Peirce. — Locke has recently had the envi-
able distinction to be appointed president of the Boston Young
Men's Christian Union, to succeed Mr. William H. Baldwin. He
leaves the Boston Rubber Shoe Company July i, and assumes his
new duties in September. — Noyes receives recognition of his ability
as an educator in his appointment as temporary president of the
Institute, — a distinction which comes to a graduate for the first time
in the Institute's history. — Since June 3 the secretary has been at
Rangeley, Me., looking after twenty-seven students of the Civil
Engineering Department who are taking their summer course in
surveying.
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393
[io8 Penn Mutual Building, Boston.
The annual class dinner took place at the Copley Square Hotel
on the evening of June 4. Members present: Sawyer, Holman,
Blanchard, Baldwin, Williams, Snow, Runkle, Pierce, Sjostrom,
Wood, Collins, and Gage, A. H. Sawyer was re-elected president.
Plans were discussed for a field day in June, 1908, to celebrate the
twentieth anniversary of the graduation of the class. At the Pop
Concert where the class reassembled after the dinner, in addition to
those mentioned above. Stone and Stetson were present. — E. S.
Webster and family are spending the summer abroad. — On May i
Binney moved his law office to 2 Rector Street, New York. He is
associated with Messrs. Brickenstein and Ogden under the firm name
of Binney, Brickenstein & Ogden. Judge Brickenstein, a Princeton
man, was for about ten years presiding examiner in chief on the
Board of Appeals in the Patent Office. Mr. Ogden, a Cornell man,
also of Washington, has been associated with Binney for the past
five years. Aside from his professional work, Binney's classmates
will be interested to know of his participation in the ocean race to
Bermuda in June in his 52-foot schooner, the "Mist," of which he
was the navigating officer. The start was made from Gravesend
Bay, New York, at 10.35 AM-t June 5. On June 11, at 12.36 p m.,
the "Mist." the smallest yacht in the first division, crossed the line
in the harbor of Hamilton, Bermuda, having made a fine showing
for a boat of her size.— Frank O. Stetson has resigned from the
Weather Bureau, with which he has been connected for a number of
years, and has become associated with Stone & Webster. He re-
sides in Newton, Mass. — James S. Newton has become a resident of
Chestnut Hill, Mass., having purchased an estate located near
Boylston and Hammond Streets. — Other '88 men who reside in
this attractive suburb are Webster, Bradlee, Baldwin, and Sabin.
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1889.
Prof. W. E. Mott, Sec.^ Mass. Inst, of Technology, Boston.
Owing doubtless to the omission of the class dinner, the attend-
ance of '89 men at the Pop was very small this )rear. But three
men appeared. — Linzee is engaged upon plans for rebuilding the
City Square station of the Boston Elevated Railroad. — ^Whipple has
been appointed one of a board of consulting engineers to investigate
and report upon a water supply for the city of Winnipeg, Canada. —
H. L. Davis reports a quiet but strenuous life with the American
Bridge Company, 42 Broadway, New York. — ^The secretary has
received a few widely differing views in regard to the question of
holding annual class dinners, and would be glad to hear from many
more members of the class, both as to frequency and time of holding
such dinners. His address from July 8 to August 17 will be care
Columbia University, New York City.
1890.
George L. Gilmore, Sec.^ Lexington, Mass.
The following changes of address have been noted since the last
issue of the Review: Mr. J. L. Batchelder, Jr., 10 Post-office
Square, Delta Building, Boston. — Mr. F. L. Chase, 821 Columbus
S. & T. Building, Columbus, Ohio. — Mr. N. G. Nims, 9 Living-
stone Avenue, Yonkers, N.Y. — Mr. E. H. Brownell, Navy Yard,
New York. — Mr. C. H. Alden, 604 Missouri Street, San Francisco,
Cal. — Mr. B. H. Mann, 7th and Market Streets, St. Louis, Mo. —
Mr. George W. Stone, who was a special in the class, is at 1753 Park
Row, Washington, D.C. — Mr. Frank L. Packard, Hayden Building,
Columbus, Ohio. — Mr. Cabot J. Morse, of Parker, Morse & Co.,
has recently returned from a tour of inspection of the Bingham Min-
ing Camp. — Mr. Charles Hayden sailed for Europe April 27 for a
short stay. — Mr. George A. Packard, who on the ist of January
took charge of the Metallurgical Department of the State School of
News from the Classes 395
Mines at Rolla, Mo., has evidently made a good impression among
the students as well as inalcing them toe the line, as the following
notes which appeared in their annual Technique will show: —
If in the future we fail "lo make good,"
Say not 'tis the joiner, but say 'tis the wood,
We hold up our hands and swear by him still,
Mr. Packard, our mentor, always has our good will.
Your whiskers. Prof. Packard, are just a perfect love.
But all the hair that you have there is needed up above.
from t/it "Rotlamo."
— From the Boston Herald, Feb, 5, 1907: —
TTie action of Athetton Loring, of Brookline, vice-president of the Library
Bureau, against Herbert E. Davidson, of Waiertown. president, and William
E. Parker, of Newton, treasurer of the concern, for {350,000 damages for
their alleged breach of contract with htm, was entered in the Superior Court
{or Suffolk yesterday.
He declares that he became associated with them in 1897 for the control
and management of the Library Bureau, a corporation of this State, and
that he bought {25,000 of its stock. He claims that, under personal agree-
ments made with him, he became entitled to receive from their holdings
4,500 shares of the common stoct of the Library Bureau, a New Jersey
corporation, which succeeded the Massachusens corporation in the business.
He alleges that they have failed to give him those shares.
— George E. Hale has recently received the honorary degree of
D.Sc. from the University of Manchester, England. He has been
on a flying trip from Mt. Wilson, Pasadena, to the continent to
attend the meeting of the Solar Union at Pans, and the meeting
of International Association of Academies at Vienna.
1892.
Prof. W, A. Johnston, Sec, Mass. Inst, of Tech., Boston.
The fifteenth annual dinner of the class was held at the Copley
Square Hotel, June 4. The following men were present: Chase,
C. H., Curtin, Derr. Fairfield, Fuller, Hall, Heywood, Johnston.
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Kales, Locke, Manley, Park, Pettee, Pierce, Potter, Sargent, Skinner.
The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: president,
Leonard Metcalf; vice-presidents, John A. Curtin, J. Scott Parrish;.
secretary-treasurer, William A. Johnston; assistant secretary-
treasurer, Lewis P. Cody. After the dinner about one hour was
spent in listening to brief statements of some of the experiences
that the different men have had since leaving the Institute. Kales,
who has not visited the Institute since his graduation, presided as
toastmaster. In response to the secretary's request for a written
statement from the men who could not be present at the dinner^
some of the replies are as follows : Andrew K. Robertson, of Glas-
gow, writes: —
Sorry I cannot be present, but Boston is a long way off from Glasgow.
I have no news about myself which would interest you at present, at least
I can think of none. Hope to have something interesting soon.
— W. H. Wooiindale, of North Adams, writes: —
It was my intention to be with you on the 4th, . . . but ... I have been
obliged to defer my visit to some future date. However, I have done the
next best thing, and allowed my assistant to attend his class's tenth
celebration. . . . Please present my regards to all hands, and remember me
panicularly to any of the chemical crowd who may be present, and,
wishing you all a grand and glorious old time, I am, etc.
P.S. — ^The past five years I have been with the Arnold Print Works,
and that means work.
— Albert A. Pollard, whose address is 1620 Chemical Building, Su
Louis, Mo., writes: —
It gives me rare pleasure to hear from Tech. Although we hear of it
often in St. Louis, and there are many Tech men of the State, I know of
none in St. Louis save two in our office and one in our building, and only
two others in the State, both at Kansas City.
I am with Mauran, Russell & Garden, architects, and am glad of this
experience in the Middle West. It seems a good one for whatever is likely
to follow.
I would thank you to put me in way of local Tech news and men. Please
say my word of greeting to any '92 men who may inquire for me.
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397
— Frederick L. Rhodes, who is engineer with the American Tele-
phone and Telegraph Company, writes, en route, via New Yoric
Central, Boston & Albany, and Michigan Central Railroads: —
tes from Richmond, Va. :-
owing
Am sorty that a "hike" to Chicago will prevent n
the rest of the fellows at the das
— J. Scott Parrish \
I greatly regret th:
for me Co be present at the fifteenth
Tlie fact is, 1 am this year playing the pai
and between balls, highballs, and baseball:
moments,
P.S. — If an tnventoty is taken of the childi
girl six years and a boy eight months.
— Francis Walker, who is a special examiner. Bureau of Corpora-
tions, Department of Commerce and Labor, writes: —
; from seeing you and
it will be impossible
meeting and dinner,
real Virginia colonel,
kept very busy at all
me credit for two, — a
I am sorry that I (
reunion, as I shouh
keep track of them, I
coming to Washingti
through thi
bunch. 1
tribute in the way of
and after spending
lot get away from my work here to attend the class
joy very much meeting my classmates again. I
ever, as well as I can, through the Review. Since
I have been brought into close touch with M. I. T.
society, but 1 believe I am the only '92 man in the
I'e I have anything especially interesting to con-
ws. I quit the academic life about 6ve years ago,
little over a year in Germany, studying the combines.
beli.
especially the coal syndicate on which I
United States, and continued my studies along th<
States undet the Bureau of Corp<
"What's the use of busting the trusi
1 fancy that is the general complaini
the trusts or not, 1 leave to one side, b
that we are doing our little darndest
the government gave me a little five
with thi
I returned to the
In the United
The poet has complained
if the trusts won't stay bust ?" and
Whether it is our business to bust
can assure any one that is interested
get the facts. About two years ago
onths' trip to Europe ii
which took n
and the Balkar
about ten European
of the McCavF Manufacturing Company,
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Many thanks for your note of the 3d inst. A few months after leaving
Tech, I interested some New York and local capital in the building of the
McCaw Manufacturing Company, which concern is engaged in the manu-
facture of different products from cotton-seed, such as laundiy soaps,
compound lard, plantene (similar to cottolene), and crude cotton-seed oil
as well as the various grades of refined oil. We have a little over a million
and a half dollars invested in the business, and distribute our goods through-
out the United States east of the Mississippi River, and our refined oil
throughout Europe. I find the business exceedingly interesting, as it is only
a comparatively few years ago when the cotton-seed were throvm away as
being of no value. The future prospects of the business are almost unlimited,
as the products are of such a nature that you can ship them almost any^
where.
— F. H. Meserve, who is connected with the commission house of
Deering, Milliken & Co. of New York, writes: —
I have for the last fourteen years been connected with a New York
commission house in the manufacture and sale of woollens and cottons,
and am treasurer and director of several woollen mills in New England.
I am married, and have two girls, six and three years old. I am a mem-
ber of the Military Order Loyal Legion and the Quill Club of New York.
— J. P. Lyons, who is at Hanover, Conn., writes: —
Answering your personal appeal for a letter to be read at the annual '92
dinner regarding the work I have been doing during the five years just past.* —
The first two years of that time were spent in the estimating department
of the American Car and Foundry Company at New York. The work
was similar to that in every office of that nature, — figuring stresses to such
an extent as may be necessary to determine size of members, preparation
of a small scale plan elaborate enough to fix the different pieces of material
in the car and to scale their lengths, writing the estimate (which consists
•f an itemized list of everything entering into the complete car), wriung the
summary sheet which shows the total quantity of each kind of material,
its price and total cost of material in the complete car, estimated cost of
labor, and a charge for general expense and delivery, finally the total cost
of the car to the company, which serves as a basis for determining
the selling price. Inasmuch as the railroad companies are making every
effort to reduce the dead weight of their trains, and inasmuch as the work
News from the Classes
399
possible time. It offered splendid
ig skill and ingenuity in the prepa-
r-thinking brain in the preparation
usually had to be done in the shorte
opportunity for the exercise of engines
ration of the designs and of a quick, cl
of the estimate itself.
For the last three years 1 have been working on a farm here in Hanover.
The work is nothing different from that usually found on a place that keeps
six milch cows, one yearling heifer, three horses, one two-year-old colt, and
from seventy-five to one hundred chickens. However, I will say that, if
there is any truth :n the saying that "variety is the spice of life," the fanners
do not have to depend on the isles of the sea for the wherewithal to season
their food. They get it in sufficiently large quantities from the variety in
their daily work. To have seven or eight jobs In one day is by no means
uncommon, and, when one realizes that the chores have to he done on
Sunday as well as on other days of the week, in addition to an opportunity
to drive to the village to attend two sessions of two hours each at the church,
returning for dinner between the two, it is not hard to see that the farmer
not only obtains his seasoning, but his rest also from his various activities.
It has been my fortune to do the peddling, as we call it, for nearly a year,
and, as our customers comprise Americans, Scotch, Irish, French, Germans,
Swedes, and Polanders, you can imagine 1 have had an experience the
Department of Languages would do well to envy. If Professor Luquiens,
Dr. Dippold, or Professor Van Dael, could listen to my "Parlez-vous fran-
5ais f" and "Sprechen Sie Deutsch f" they would feel sure that the modem
languages I received some seventeen or eighteen years ago did not rest
very heavily on my mind, for my
usually end in a resort to the prii
n young n
speaking the foreign language
:ive method of communication; namely,
say, is usually effective so far as selling
all, is what language is for, anyway.
and women, mill hands, who probably
never attended school a day after the age of fourteen was reached, when the
Connecticut State law allows children to work in the shops, and whose
parents can scarcely make themselves understood in English, speak our
language as fluently and with as correct an accent as any native-hom Ameri-
can. I wonder if American boys and girls, if placed under similar condi-
tions in France or Germany, would make as good a showing in learning thf
foreign language as do the foreigners who come here.
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1893.
Frederic H. Fay, Sec.^ 60 City Hall, Boston.
Life, enthusiasm, and good-fellowship prevailed at the annual
dinner of the class at the Hotel Brunswick on the evening of Com-
mencement Day, June 4. President Pritchett, honorary member
of the class, and Bursar Rand, who became a member by adoption
at the Tech reunion, were our guests, and, while there was no formal
speaking, both of these members contributed much to the enjojrment
of the evening. One other honorary member, Fred Parker Emery,
who taught us English in our Freshman and Sophomore years, and
who was the most popular instructor of the class in our whole col-
lege course, was, unfortunately, unable to leave his work at Dart-
mouth to come to the dinner; but, in his letter of regret which was
read at the table, he says, "Please tell any classmates who may
chance to inquire for me that my heart still beats true to M. I. T.,
particularly to its spirit as embodied in the class of '93/' — Plans for
the celebration of our fifteenth anniversary, next year, were freely
discussed, and it was voted that another catalogue of the class be
published in 1908. Henry Morss, our first vice-president, and Sam
Braman could not be present, owing to the fact that the following
morning they were to sail from New York on Morss's schooner
yacht "Dervish," in the ocean race to Bermuda; but Morss's loyalty
was proven by a check (with amount left blank) which he sent for
use in the entertainment of the class at the dinner. Just how much
the result of the race was influenced by the several toasts that were
drunk to his success cannot be proven; but, at any rate, in due time
the "Dervish" won, and once more '93 "led all the rest." (How-
ever, as Kipling says, that's another story, and will be told else-
where.) At about half-past eight the class adjourned to the Tech
Night Pop Concert at Symphony Hall, where, as usual, beneath
'93 's historic orange and black banner we had the honor of escorting
the President, and the Bursar as well, upon the floor. The class
officers were re-elected as follows : Leo W. Pickert, president;
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Henry A. Morss and George B. Glidden, vice-presidents; Frederic
H. Fay, secretary-treasurer; Grosvenor T. Blood, assistant secretary.
Besides Dr. Pritchett and Bursar Rand the following members
were present at the dinner or the Pop, or both: Bemis. S. A. Breed,
Blood, E. B. Carney, Cook, Dawes, Fay, Glidden, Hopewell,
Howland, Keith, F. B. Kendall, Latham, W. B. Page, PicLert,
J. H. Reed, Reynolds, Sayward, Tucker, Wilson, Wingate, — ■
Franklin G. Ashton is the south-western agent of the Union Switch
and Signal Company at 544 Frisco Building, St, Louis, Mo. — Frank
S. Badger is first assistant engineer of the Compania de Agua y
Drenaje de Monterey, S.A., his business address being Apatardo
291, Monterey, Mexico. — George S. Barrows is connected with the
Kansas City Gas Company, his office being at 910 Grand Avenue,
Kansas City, Mo. — James C. Boyd is mechanical engineer with
Westinghouse, Church, Kerr Co., 10 Bridge Street, New York
City- — Charles E. Buchholz is engaged in the wholesale coal busi-
ness at Watertown, Jefferson County, N.Y.— Dale Bumstead is lo-
cated at 1523 Masonic Temple, Chicago, as manager of the E. I.
du Pont de Nemours Powder Company, of which Connable
of '93, is general manager. Bumstead lives at 170 North Taylor
Avenue, Oak Park, III. — Frank L. Connable is general manager
of the E. I. du Pont de Nemours Powder Company at Wilmington,
Del. — Courtland R. Darrow has recently been appointed highway
commissioner of New London, Conn. — Samuel D. Dodge, assistant
engineer with the Board of Water Supply of New York, is located
at Co rn wa 1 1-0 n -the- Hudson, N.Y. — James A. Emery, vice-president
and general manager of the Birmingham (Alabama) Railway, Light,
and Power Company, was visiting friends in Boston and vicinity
in June. — Clarence D. Gilchrist is the supply agent of the Pittsburg
& Lake Erie Railroad Company at Pittsburg, Pa, Gilchrist's home
address is Parkersburg, W. Va. — John Fred Hinckley and Mrs,
Emilie Louise Lodge, of New York, were married at Brooklyn on
the l+th of June. Mr. and Mrs. Hinckley will reside at 550 East
Seventh Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. — Frederic Hale Keyes and Miss
Annie Claflin Ellis, daughter of Mrs. Charles Warren Ellis, of
Newtonville, Mass., were married on Thursday, June 27, — Waller
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W. Patch, constructing engineer with the United States Reclamation
Service, is at present located at Orman, Butte County, S. Dak. —
Charles M. Taylor is draughtsman in the Bureau of Construction
and Repairs at the Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston. Tajdor's
home address is 363 North Street, East Weymouth, Mass. — ^The
engagement is announced of Miss Lavina Burton, of Arlington
Heights, Mass., to Winthrop Parker Tenney, of Brookline. — Henry
Morss, commodore of the Corinthian Yacht Club of Marblehead,
in his schooner yacht "Dervish," won the ocean race from New
York to Bermuda, which was started June 5. The yachts of the
first class which were racing for the cup offered by the rear com-
modore of the New Rochelle Yacht Club were the " Priscilla,
"Dervish," "Zuhrah," "Shamrock," "Tammany," "Zinita,
"Isolt," and "Mist." Morss and Sam Braman, '93, were the navi-
gators of the " Dervish," and the behavior of the boat is shown by
the following extracts taken from the account of the race pub-
lished in the Boston Transcript: —
Hamilton, Bermuda, June 10. — Commodore H. A. Morss's schooner
yacht " Dervish " was the first of the yacht racers from New York to arrive
here. She crossed the finish line off St. David's Head at 6.25 o'clock yes-
terday morning, having made the passage from Gravesend Bay, where the
race was started, in 3 days, 18 hours, and 25 minutes. "Hyperion," Rear
Commodore Frank Maier's new yawl, finished at 2.51 o'clock yesterday
afternoon. Her passage was even more remarkable than that of the "Der-
vish." She made the journey in 4 days, 4 hours, and 16 minutes. She is
only 49 fett long, while the "Dervish" is 83 feet in length, and, according
to the system of time allowance used in the race, the "Dervish" would
have had to allow 25 hours and 30 minutes to the "Hyperion" if they had
been sailing in the same class. "Hyperion" had hardly arrived in the
harbor when the yawl "Lila," owned by R. D. Floyd, was sighted. She
finished at 6.25 o'clock, having made the voyage in 4 days, 7 hours, and 50
minutes. She gets an allowance of 6 hours and 45 minutes from the "Hy-
perion," so she beats that yacht by 3 hours and 11 minutes. "Dervish"
crossed the starting line in Gravesend Bay at 10.36.05 on Wednesday,
the starting gun having sounded at 10.35. "Hyperion," with Commodore
Frank Maier at the wheel, led the fleet, and "Dervish" was the second
boat. She stood over to the south-west spit, and then tacked and passed
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oat by the Hook ar noon, wdl in rhe le.id. "Shamrock" at that time was
doing well, and before sundown was in second place, but some three miles
to leeward of ihe "Dervish." The wind was from the south-east, and it
held from that quarter all night. Commodore Morss acted as his own
navigator, and, as the wind was ahead, he did some fine plotting, and by
noon on Thursday had left Sandy Hook 162 miles behind. The yacht by
that time had a quartering wind, and was travelling fast. She struck the
Gulf Stream on Thursday afternoon at z.15 o'clock, Commodore Morss
electing to take it where it came in his voyage and not keeping down until
ofF Cape Haneras to cross. The wind held steadily, and on Friday shifted
(o north-west, still being favorable, and for a while "Dervish" carried a
square sail. In the twenty-four hours ending Friday noon, the yacht made
233 miles, which shows how she was travelling. In the next twenty-four
hours, ending at noon on Saturday, she made 131 miles, and then Com-
modore Morss and his friends began to think that they might get into Ham-
ilton on Sunday if the wind held. All Saturday afternoon the yacht did
well, and by midnight she was only about fifty miles from the finishing line.
The men on the watch were keeping a good lookout, and at 3.30 o'clock in
the morning St. David's Head was sighted, and all hands knew that the
race was nearly over. The arrival of the " Dervish " took the local yachts-
men by surprise. They had not expected that the racers would reach here
so soon, and there was no stake-boat out to mark the hnlsh. The red, green,
red night signals on "Dervish" were seen in the light-house on St. David's
Head, but even then it was impossible to get the judges out at the finishing
line on time, but they were there almost as soon as " Dervish," and gave
a rousing welcome to Commodore Morss, his guests and crew. " Dervish "
was towed into Hamilton Harbor, and hundreds of craft of all sizes turned
out To greet her, and the piers and shores were lined with men and women
who cheered incessantly as the yacht was taken to moorings off the Royal
Bermuda Yacht Club.
1894.
Prof. S. C, Prescott, S«., Mass. Inst, of Technology, Boston.
F. P. McKibbei
engineering depai
accepted a position as head of the civil
at Lehigh University, South Bethlehem,
i new duties in the fall. The Brown and
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WhiUy the college paper at Lehigh, printed the following account
of McKibben and his activities in a recent number: —
Professor Frank P. McKibben, of the Massachusetts Institute of Tech-
nology, has been appointed professor of civil engineering, in charge of
the department, in place of Professor Mansfield Merriman, who has resigned
after a record of twenty-eight years' service.
Professor McKibben 's experience as an engineer gives assurance that
the work of our great engineering school will be continued on its past high
plane of efficiency. He studied at the University of Arkansas for three
years before entering the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, from which
institution he graduated in 1894, with the degree of B.S. in civil engineering.
Since graduation he has been teaching in the department of civil engi-
neering of the Insdtute, and in addition has been engaged in engineering
practice, mostly in connection with the designing and construction of bridges,
buildings, and various other structures. He has had experience with several
bridge companies, and for two years was assistant engineer of the Boston
Elevated Railway Company. In 1901 he was made assistant engineer of
the Massachusetts Railroad Commission, a posidon which he has held since
that date, and from 1902 to 1907 was librarian of the Boston Society of
Civil Engineers. At present he is associate professor of civil engineering
in the Insdtute of Technology. He is a member of the American Society
of Civil Engineers, of the American Society for Testing Materials, of the
American Society for the Promorion of Engineering Education, and of the
Boston Society of Civil Engineers.
— R. H. Ober, who was with the class in its first year at the Insdtute,
was recently heard from. He is connected with the Chicago, Mil-
waukee & St. Paul Railway Company of Washington, and is the
engineer of the Columbia River Bridge. It is very pleasant to hear
from the fellows in this way, and to learn of their professional work.
— C. D. Pollock has been elected secretary of the Municipal Engi-
neers of New York, also president of the Brooklyn Engineers' Club.
These duties, combined with his work in charge of all paving con-
tracts for Brooklyn, keep him from having many idle moments. —
A. R. Mackay has returned to Montreal, and his address is Royal
Insurance Building. — J. H. Parker is practising architecture at 20
Beacon Street, Boston. — D. C. Chaffee is also practising architect-
ure at 600 Equitable Building, Louisville, Ky. — F. A. Schiertz is pro-
fessor of chemistry and metallurgy in the Montana School of Mines,
a position for which his varied and very successful mining experience
has admirably fitted him. — Two other of the architects who have
recently been heard from are C. G. French, of 191 Genesee Street,
Udca, N.Y.. and A. S. Gottlieb, who has an office at 156 Fifth Ave-
nue, New York. — T. O. Barnard is located at 10 Post-ofEce Square,
Boston. — One of the New York agricultural papers gave recently
a very full and appreciative account of the large estate at Pinehurst,
N.C., owned and operated by Tufts. The dairy industry that he
has established there is a model, and has been the subject of much
favorable comment all through the country. — F. Drake was heard
from not long ago at Bisbee, Ariz,, where he was engaged on some
professional work. Drake's office is at 804 Tacoma Building,
Chicago. — Two marriages of interest lo '94 men have recently taken
place. F. W. Lovejoy was married on Tuesday, June 18, to Miss
Florence Isabel Fuller, of Springfield. They will live at Rochester,
N.Y., where Lovejoy is general manager of the Kodak Park works
of the Eastman Kodak Company. — N. H. Janvrin was married on
Thursday, June 20, to Miss Avis Genevieve Grimes, of Franconia,
N.H. Janvrin is connected with the Department of Water Supply,
dealing especially with the new great water supply of Greater New
York, with headquarters at Peekskill. — The class dinner was held
at the Nottingham on Tuesday evening, June 4. The attendance
was smaller than for several years past, but nine members of the
class being present. Those attending were McKibben, Claflin,
Beardsell, Spalding, Lawrence, Moore, Day, Breed, and Prescott.
Notwithstanding the small attendance a pleasant hour was passed,
and greetings with '96 were exchanged. At eight o'clock the diners
went to Symphony Hall, where they were joined by a half-dozen
other members who were not able to get to the dinner because of
other engagements. — W. F. Spalding has returned to Boston as a
member of the firm of Collins, Spalding & Co., 10 Post-office Square,
dealers in investment securities. — H. S. Duckworth, after twelve
years as chemist for the Cocheco Company at Dover, N.H., has
become superintendent of the Hamilton Print Works at Lowell. —
Dr. W. H. Sayward, Jr., is in charge of the Dublin Chemical and
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Pathological Laboratory at Dublin, N.H., for the summer. — ^The
secretary received a letter from G. H. Anderson, assistant super-
intendent of blast furnaces at the Maryland Steel Company,
Sparrow's Point, Md., about the time of the class dinner. Anderson
has had a very interesting career, having been for the past two years
at Homestead, Pa., and previous to that in other steel centres in
the United States, and often quite out of reach of the secretary. —
A letter from G. N. Leiper bears the heading "Plymouth Stock
Farm, Pljrmouth Meeting, Pa.** The letter reports a very busy
season in this line of experimental work. — ^The secretary an-
nounces with regret the death of F. H. Murkland at New Bed-
ford on Jan. 4, 1907. — B. E. Holden has an office at 141 7 Railway
Exchange, Chicago. — L. T. Cutter is at present attached to the
revenue cutter "Apache" at Baltimore, Md. — S. C. Prescott has
recently been elected a trustee of Sanborn Seminary, a prepara-
tory school at Kingston, N.H.
1895.
Harold K. Barrows, Acting Sec, 6 Beacon Street, Boston.
R. N. Wheeler has been appointed a division engineer upon the
Northern Aqueduct Department of the New York Board of Addi-
tional Water Supply. His headquarters will be at 42 Market Street,
Poughkeepsie, N.Y. — Miller reports change of address to 146
Franklin Street, Boston. — G. A. Cutter is at Wells, Me. — M. M.
Wheeler is chief engineer of the Kentucky Midland Railroad, with
headquarters at Central City, Ky. — Stock is at Chicago, 1440 Edge-
comb Place, Buena Park. — ^W. S. Richardson is at 1605 5th Avenue,
New York City. — C. F. Johnson is also in New York at 42 East
20th Street. — Dr. Fernald reports change of address to 1245 King's
Highway Street, St. Louis, Mo. — Badgley is now at Seattle, Wash.,
P.O. Box 3. — D. P. Hart is in New York at 67 West 94th Street.—
Phillips is at Chicago, 16 15 Ashland Block. — Eveleth reports change
of address to 120 Boylston Street, Boston. — Barrows has opened an
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office at 6 Beacon Street, Boston, for practice and consultation in
civil engineering, specializing along the lines of water power,
water supply, and water purification. He will still give some time
to the woric of the United States Geological Survey, principally in
the States of Maine and New York. — '95 held its annual meeting and
dinner on June + at the American House. There were present
President E. A. Tucker, Vice-President A. C. Jones, and the follow-
ing members of the class: Tiliinghast, Shepard, Thomas, Hurd,
F. A. Bourne, and Eveleth. Owing to the few present at the dinner,
it was decided to hold the class meeting at the "Pops" later in the
evening, where the following men joined the class: Loring, Parker,
Rhodes, Lawrence, Newell, Rockwell, and Jackson. At this meet-
ing Hurd, Rockwell, and Thotnas were appointed a nominating
committee, and reported the following nominations for class officers
for the ensuing year: president, F. A. Bourne; first vice-president,
C. F. Eveleth; second vice-president, R. R. Lawrence; secretary
and treasurer, A. D. Fuller; and they were unanimously elected to
serve. The class dinner was a very successful one, and the usual
amount of enthusiasm was displayed later in the evening at the
Pop. — Following is a letter addressed to Dean Burton under
date of May 10, 1907, from Francois E, Matthes.
Waiuihston. D.C., M17 10, 19CT7.
Thank you for yout kind words of appreciation. The Bright Angel sheet
was done so long ago that, in comparison with my latest work in the Yo-
semiie Valley, it has, at least to me, a somewhat archaic look. As you prob-
ably realize, the engravers might have done better. I am at present engaged
in seeing through the second Grand Canyon sheet, tlie Vishnu Quadrangle.
The "Yosemite Special" was completed last fall, and is also in the hands of
the engraver. It is a much more spectacular affair thah the Gtand Canyon
sheets, there being exceptional diversity and contrast among the topogtaphic
forms about the Valley. Also, it is a study in rock-siructure as much as in
topography.
I am at present inspector of topographic surveys. It may afford you
pleasure to learn that, of the three inspectors provided for in the new organi-
zation of the Topographic Branch of the United States Geological Survey,
two are former pupils of yours, Mr. William M. Beaman and myself. The
inspectors constitute a body of experts who act in an advisory capacity to
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the section chiefs, and at the same time inspect the quality of the field-work
and instruct the individual workers, in the field as well as in the office. So
you see, in a way, I am teaching, after alL My particular field is the Far
West, ^m the Rocky Mountains front to the Pacific, the country of my
choice. I expect to stan on my first round in a few weeks, and probably
will not return East until late in fall. If I get a chance then, I shall cer-
tainly drop in at Tech once more.
1896.
Edward S. Mansfield, Sec.^ 39 Bo]dston Street, Boston.
The regular annual meeting of the class was held at the Hotel
Nottingham on Tuesday evening, June 4, at which the secretary
and treasurer's report was read and approved and the same officers
re-elected for the coming year. After the meeting the class dinner
was held at the same place. The fdlowing men were present:
Hedge, H. R., Hedge, W. R., Heerman, Henry, Hersey, Hewett,
Knight, Lythgoe, Maclachlan, Mansfield, Rockwell, Smith, H. E.,
Trout, Tucker. After the dinner the men marched up to Symphony
Hall, where other '96 men joined the party. — On May 25, in New
York City, Myron E. Pierce was married to Miss Blanche B. Coch-
ran, of that place. They will reside at 73 Pinckney Street, Boston. —
Merrill S. Wilcox is now living at 1 1 17 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky,
Ohio. — Thomas T. Perkins wishes to be put on record as living at
5 Essex Street, Cliftondale. — Douglas H. Thomas, Jr., of the firm
of Parker & Thomas, architects of Boston and Baldmore, is repre-
senring the firm at Union Trust Building, Baltimore, Md. — A. V.
Shaw is superintendent of the Auburn Consolidated Gold Mining
Company of Silverton, Col. — On July 2 Edward M. Bragg was
married to Miss Helen E. Brooks, of Gloucester, Mass. — ^Word has
just been received from Russell W. Porter, who is an architect in
Port Clyde, Me.
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1897.
John a. Colling, Jr., Sec, 67 Thornton Street, Lawrence, Mass.
The tenth anniversary of the graduation of the class was observed
with much enthusiasm on the part of those who were in attendance
at the various events. — At the alumni reception A. W. Jackson,
whom all will remember as a star after-dinner speaker, presented
the class of '07, in behalf of '97, with a night-cap and gown. This
was to compensate in a way for the refusal of the Faculty to allow the
graduating class to wear the conventional cap and gown. The gift
made a great hitvrith'07. Those present were Hopkins, Burrill,
Cowles, Smith, Jackson, Humphreys, and Collins. — As was stated in
the circular letter, through the courtesy of C. W. Bradlee the class
had the use of the Tedesco Country Club at Swampscoit on Monday
and Tuesday of Commencement Week. Had the weather on Mon-
day been fine, there would doubtless have been a goodly number
present at the smoker on Monday evening. Dr. Tyler, Dr. Dewey,
and others of the Faculty were to have come. By the vigorous
use of the telephone there were finally corralled Hopkins, Norris,
Ilsley. Bradlee. Jackson, H.D., Elson, Carter, Ho
Collins, Fairbanks, and Bowen. The crowd took autc
rode to Femcroft Inn, Danvers, and at ten o'clock Moi
sat down to one of its famous fried chicken dinners.
say, the evening was an enjoyable one. Returning to
Club shortly after midnight, the majority of the men remained at the
club-house, returning to Boston on Tuesday. — The class dinner on
Tuesday evening at Hotel Thomdike was a great success, — in fact,
the best that the class has ever had since graduation. This must be
attributed to the presence of the ladies. So far as can be learned,
this idea was a new one in the history of class reunions at Tech, and
we can heartily recommend it to others. An excellent menu was
served, and from six until nearly eight o'clock the dining-room was
filled with jollity and merriment. Those who were present were;
Mr. and Mrs. Fairbanks, Mr. and Mrs. Eames, Mr. and Mrs. Ilsley^
wes, Bi
,.by,
(mobiles
and
,d.y eve
ring
Needle!
is to
the Tedesco
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Mr. and Mrs. Boyd, Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins, Mr. and Mrs. Edmands,
Mr. and Mrs. Collins, E. P. Bliss, Miss Bliss, N. C. Burrill and lady,
E. R. Olin, Miss Goodwin, Wilfred Bancroft, Humphreys, Cowles,
Pettee, Busby, Bradlee, Atwood, Howes, Carty, Swan, Elson,
H. D. Jackson, A. W. Jackson, Norris, H. W. Smith, Taylor, Fuller.
After the dinner everybody proceeded to the Pop, where '97 did
her share in cheering, singing, and the practical investigation of
internal lubrication. At the Pop every one was glad to see " Father"
Borland, who had managed to escape from the government reser-
vation at West Point. It was the first time he had met with the
fellows since graduation. By clever work we managed to string the
'97 banner from the upper balconies, where it hung for some time. —
The secretary wishes to call the attention of those who have not
paid the dues as yet that an assessment of $2 was called for. This
may seem large, but there has been none for eight years, and the
expenses will be heavy this year. — ^T. R. Weymouth, of Oil City,
Pa., was married on June i to Miss Florence Lee Holtzman, of
Washington, D.C. In the fall they will go to Europe, where Mrs.
Weymouth will make her debut in grand opera. — Klaus J. Steiner
is a member of the board of directors of the Treasury Tunnel
Mines Corporation, Pittsburg. — Sheldon L. Howard is president
of the United States Reference and Bond Association (Inc.), 427
Drexel Building, Philadelphia. — Killam is chairman of board of
selectmen, Reading, Mass. — ^W. O. Sawtelle is a graduate student
at Harvard University.
1898.
Prof. C.-E. A. Winslow, Sec, 157 Walnut Street, Brookline, Mass.
The class of '98, as usual, celebrated the Commencement season
merrily and well. Beginning with a joyous spread at the Technology
Club, the celebration passed to the class dinner at the Brunswick,
and thence to a service of song with appropriate cheering and some
few interstices of music at the Pop. At a business meeting it was
determined that a rousing celebration should be held next year at
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the decennial of the class, and that an effort should be made to
bring back as many men as possible for that celebration. It was
also determined that a class book should be issued of the nature of a
directory, giving addresses and occupations, which should also
record briefly the notable and remarkable achievements of the various
members of the class. Both celebration and book were given over
to the Class Committee with power to call for needed assistance.
Subscriptions to the book are to be called for in advance of publica-
'ay, if possible, with all advertising in
1 turned out to the dinner, and were
ore at the Pop. Major Bigelow, the
of the class, was with us the latter part
tion in an endeavor to do a
the book. Twenty-four mi
joined later by some ten i
honored honorary member c
of the evening. A telegram was sent, and threi
to the absent secretary, Charles-Edward Amory Winslow, then on
his wedding trip. "Pop" Coburn presided with his customary
grace. Somewhere in the excitement of the evening the list of all
those present disappeared, but Treat, Wing, Russell, Stevens,
Curtis, Robinson, Godfrey, Dawes, Blanchard, Butcher, Clifford,
Coombs, Danforth, Goodrich, Putnam, Richmond, were a part of
the men present. Everybody at the dinner may be safely set down
as having made one speech, but there were no formal remarks. In
fact, quite the contrary. At the Pop a judicious observer could
not have but remarked on the excellent coherence and power of the
'98 cheering. Nine years out of college does not seem to have
injured the lung capacity of the class in the least. Somewhere about
eleven the final song was sung, the last cheer cheered, and '98's
part in the 1907 celebration was ended. — Ulmer left the Arbuckle
Company January i to become superintendent of the California &
Hawaiian Sugar Refining Company at Crockett, Cal. — A. L. Davis
is now manager of the crucible melting department at the Park
Works of the Crucible Steel Company of America at Pittsburg. —
Tietig and Lee have dissolved partnership. Lee is now practising
at Home City, Ohio, and Tietig has an office at 2525 Observatory
Road, Cincinnati.^ — ^ragg has just informed the secretary of the
birth of a daughter, Lena Ernestine, on Oct. 7, 1906. — P. A. B.
Richardson is now in the office of McKim, Mead & White, 160
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Fifth Avenue, New York. — Purdon is practising architecture at
8 Beacon Street, Boston. — ^Webster is in the office of Lowell, '94^
1 128 Tremont Building, Boston. — ^Wooster is located at 361 Broad-
way, New York. — Porter sends a new address, 16 13 Rodney Street,
Wilmington, Del. — ^Twombly is now with the R. E. Dietz Com-
pany, 60 Laight Street, New York. — H. I. Lord has been made
general manager of the sales department of the Detroit Lubricator
Company. His address is the Detroit Club, Detroit, Mich. —
Snelling was married May 2 at Trinity Church, Concord, Mass.,
to Miss Eleanor G. Goodwin. The Rev. Samuel Snelling officiated,
and Wlnslow was best man. — ^Winslow was married. May 21, to
Miss Anne F. Rogers at Trinity Church, Boston. The officiating
clergy were the Rev. Alexander Mann and the Rev. W. H. Van
Allen. Snelling was best man, and Gardner was one of the ushers. —
Mills has been elected secretary and treasurer of the Aldine Press,
with an office at 627 ^^therspoon Building, Philadelphia. His
home address is Audubon, N.J. — Coburn has been made secretary
of the M. E. Ambursen Hydraulic Construction Company. — ^J. T.
Robinson announces the birth of a daughter, Prudence, on January
8, 1907. — Dawes has been recently elected a director of the Worcester
Elearical Contraaors' Association. He has also been appointed
sergeant of Company M, 5th Regiment, M. V. M. — Parker has
returned to the East as advertising manager of the £. T. Burrowes
Company. His address will be 490 Forest Avenue, Portland, Me. —
Goldsmith has been elected superintendent of the Board of Public
Works at North Andover, Mass. He announces the birth of a son,
William Gleason, 2d, born Feb. 7, 1907. — Allyn's second daughter
was born July 15, 1906. He has moved his New York office to 16
Exchange Place, and has opened a branch office at Waterbury
Conn. — Goddard writes : —
Twin boys arrived Dec. i, 1906. They are now six months old, fat,
and '* sassy." I am still planning, in spite of this, to be around for the
doings of June, 1908.
— Coombs has been appointed New England manager of the Atlantic
Terra Cotta Company, the largest manufacturers of terra-cotta in
News from the Classes 413
Sie world. — Franklin is superintending chemist with the William
Campbell Wall Paper Company of Hackensack, N.J. — Thompson
was made assistant professor of electro-chemistry at the May meet-
ing of the Corporation of the Institute. — Weimer sends the following
list of offices held: president Weimer Machine Works Company,
president Weimer Chain and Nut Company, president Lebanon
Reduction Company, president Lebanon Poultry Association, pres-
ident Perseverance Fire Engine Company, and mayor of the city of
Lebanon- Small wonder that he adds, "Too busy this year to get
to Boston." — Lacy completed in March, the piers for the Tennessee
River Bridge, a work involving the use of 11,000 cubic yards of
concrete. — Tew is manager of the Consolidated Pneumatic Tool
Company for Scotland, and his permanent address is 55 Waterloo
Street, Glasgow. — Fiske has been appointed first reader of the First
Church of Christ, Scientist, at Providence, R.L
^V Hervey J. Skinner, Sec, 93 Broad Street, Boston, Mass.
The annual dinner and meeting of the class was held at the Hotel
Westminster on the evening of Commencement, June 4. The
following men were present: T. W, Bailey, A. H. Brown, Corse,
Eaton, Kingman, J. E, Lewis, Mork, Rickards, Sheak, Sherrill,
Skinner, Tufts, and Whitney. At the business meeting preceding
the dinner Mork, Sherrill, and Eaton were elected to the Advisory
Council for the coming year. After the dinner the class adjourned
to Symphony Hall, and joined in the usual celebration of Tech night
at the Pop. At the hall the number was increased by Hamburger,
Richmond, Stebbins, and Witherell. — Members of the class were
easily distinguishable by the large white chrysanthemums worn by
each member. These were furnished them through the courtesy
of W. A. Kingman, who exercises chemical control over their manu-
facture.— Corse and family, of Detroit, were in Boston for about a
week at Commencement time. His many friends were glad to see
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him after an absence of six years. He is assistant superintendent
of the Detroit Lubricator Company, and one of the few men who
have made a study of brass foundry work from the chemical stand-
point. Corse was recently elected vice-president of the American
Brass Founders' Association, a new organization just formed in
Philadelphia, and which corresponds to the American Foundry-
men's Association for the iron industries. — Doctorate Disputation
held Monday, May 27, 1907, at the George Washington University:
Frederick Warren Grover, B.S. '99, M. I. T., M.S. 1901, Wesleyan
University. Thesis, "The Simultaneous Measurement of the
Capacity of Power Factor of Condensers." — Cards were recently
received from A. R. Holliday announcing his association with the
National Concrete Company of Indianapolis. Holliday was for-
merly with the Pennsylvania Railroad as engineer, maintenance of
way. — Phelps was appointed assistant professor of research in
chemical biology at the Institute this spring. He is the first '99
man to reach the distinction of being a member of the Faculty. —
Pray was chief marshal of the Dorchester Day parade on June 8.
He is a lieutenant in the Massachusetts Naval Brigade. Our other
military man, Morse, of the regular army, has been in Boston re-
cently on a leave of absence from his station at Fortress Monroe,
Va. — There occurred on June 20, at All Souls' Unitarian Church,
Washington, D.C., a double wedding, in which Miss Kate Tindall,
daughter of Dr. William Tindall, secretary of the commissioners of
the District of Columbia, became the wife of Edwin F. Samuels,
while the brother of the bride was married to Miss Browning, of
Washington. The event was distinguished by unusual incidental
beauty of appointment and an elaborate musical program, and
was followed by a reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Browning.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuels will be at hom^ after September i at Roland
Park, Baltimore. — F. A. Watkins was married June 4 to Miss Elsie
Langdon Crane, of Summit, N.J. The ceremony took place at
the home of the bride's mother at Summit, and was attended by a
brilliant assemblage from Summit and Elizabeth, the latter place
being the bride's former home. Watkins is located in New York
with the Telephone Sales Department of the Western Electric Com-
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pany. Mr. and Mrs. Watkins will make their home in Sui
where a new house has been furnished for ihem.
1900.
H. E. Osgood, Sec, 32-44 Pearl Street, New York, N.Y.
At the class dinner, held at the Lenox at 6 p.m., Tuesday, June
4, the following men showed up: Fitch, Sears {all the way from
Mexico), Chalmers, Stearns, Kattclle, Burnham, Walworth, Went-
worth. Remington, Briggs, A. B. Jennings, Osgood, and Wastcoat.
After the dinner was over, the nominating committee reported the
election of H. E, Osgood (II.) as secretary, Joe Draper (IX.) as vice-
secretary, and Walworth, Kattelle, and Gibbs as executive com-
mittee for the coming year. Fitch, Stearns, and Briggs were ap-
pointed nominating committee for the coming year. At the Pop
we were reinforced by Gibbs, Leamard, Constantine, Draper,
Hapgood, GraiF, and Wyman. — As stated in the class letter, the
retiring secretary is now located at 100 William Street, New
York City; and, as he has a chair in his office for visitors, he
would be glad to have any of the fellows drop in and see him. —
Withcrell (XI.) was reported as being in Boston this spring. The
Pennsylvania air and married life evidently agree with the doctor,
as he weighs over two hundred, and looks, as one of his old
chums said, "like a director in a Nipissing mining company." About
a year ago he left the American Water Works and Guarantee Com-
pany to become assistant chief engineer of the Pennsylvania State
Board of Health. His work in that connection has been the investi-
gation of numerous typhoid outbreaks. His labors in that direaion
were eminently successful, and he was very urgently requested by
many prominent men of the State to continue in ofiice, but after a
year's service resigned to return to his former company, where he is
nowemployedas their chief engineer. — F. I. Tucker, who is a brother-
in-law of H. D. Leamard, is located in the Virginia Mountains, at
Big Stone Gap, where he is superintendent of coke ovens at a coal
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mine. He is married, and has a little boy and girl. — Leamard is
still at his same old place in Boston, 185 Devonshire Street, with
the S. W. Fuller Company. — Brooks, Z. M., who came to Tech
from Yale, and was in our class, is now located in Schenectady,
N.Y., with the General Electric Company. He writes that he
is not able to get down this year, but plans to get to Boston next
year and 1909. He is one of the married men in our list — Zeigler
(H.), writes that he will certainly be on deck in 1909, and Davis,
C. T., that he is living out at New Rochelle, N.Y., and is con-
nected with the New York Central. — Perry, out in Grand Rapids,
writes: —
When in Chicago about the first of March, I had the pleasure of attending
the alumni dinner there, and met C. M. Leonard, £. H. Davis, A. S. Merrill,
and F. D. Chase, and we made as much noise as any of the classes. In
Indianapolis, a few days later, I took lunch with Charles M. Fosdick, and
just yesterday Frederick C. Ayres, who was with our course for several years,
came in to see me. He is now located in Detroit. It seems very pleasant
to get in touch with some of the Tech boys again, and I would be veiy
glad to get together in a class reunion some time, and compare notes with
the rest of you.
— Leonard, in the "wild and woolly" Chicago, says: —
It is with a great deal of regret that I have to say that I am wifeless, hair-
less, childless, — in fact, have not even a good, friendly dog.
Sincerely trust that the average of the class will help out my poor showing
above. Worse than that, I have to report that I am beginning to get fat.
— ^The ever- jolly Davis from Purdue: —
I was glad to get your May 20th circular. I have not heard from the class
directly, in a dog's age. I wish I could have a part in the commencement
games, but I have to work a few of my own here. One advantage, though,
of being at a technical college, is that one sees congenial visitors. Professors
Jackson and Lawrence were here recently for a day, and talked Tech very
gratifyingly, of course.
I enclose my dollar. If you don't get the other ji.70,let me know. The
class reunion must and shall be preserved! The fellows really ought to
put up each year, according to your plans, and get some working capital
News from the Classes
(or the class. Apparently, they think (heyVe at church. ... I enclose also
jch of Neal's questions at Class Day
n (but not truth) to the call of the pink
It lacks like another "populafiiy cam-
;, in the first ballot. The Nomination
'en't any personal news. We raise only
my statistics, which remind me so
that I innocently sacrificed decotui
sheet. 1 enclose, linally, my vote.
paign" rather than a platform one
Committee did a good job. I ha\
com and B.S."s out here.
Last Christmas time I happened to be in Boston, and on the midnight of
December 31 was enjoying a cigar on the Brunswick steps. Standing
there, I heard a group of about forty loyal I9o;'s cheer in the New Year
on the steps of Rogers. It sounded good, and fell queer, too, to think that
it was the first lime I had ever seen the ceremony. Duting Tech I lived
ten miles out of Boston, — loo far to join in tlie act, — but 1,000 miles I found
was nearer. Not near enough, though, for 1 stayed on the Brunswick
The question of class baby aroused some competition, while the
question of marriage was evidently an easy one for everybody, for
the answers were all either yes or else a decided no. As far as un-
married men are concerned, it was only necessary for them 10 answer
the first question, but some of them evidently felt embarrassed, for
there was lots of "crawling" done on the others. Sner on the
marriage question must have been thinking of his experiences in the
Philippines, for he puts it, "No, escaped so far." Keith has never
had time to consider the question, while Silverman is in a class by
himself, — the "not yet, but soon" class. Johnson, B. R., Hopkins,
Leonard, Plummer, Emery, Jouett, Davis, E. H., Macpherson,
all unmarried, have taken pains to answer the second and third
questions, and Chalmers, who to the first question puts down a
big NO, even thinks it necessary to add "see above"to the remaining
questions, while Wyman, when it came to claiming the class baby,
was evidently feazed, or he adds, "Don't see how I can." Replies
received by secretary tabulated to show the salaries and married
and unmarried men by courses; —
h
41 8 The Technology Review
J. //. iiL IV. r. VI. vii.vin.
Graduates, 'oo 32 34 21 21 19 23 3 3
Replies from class members
graduating '01 I I
33 22
Replies received to questions, liio 4 3 3 4 o o
Married, with children ...I 31 2 I I 00
Married, without children ..13111000
Total married 2 6 2 3 2 i o 0
Not married 9 4 20 i 3 o 0
ATm-
IX. X. XL XIL XIU. ffodrntaeu Tai^.
Graduates, '00 5ii 4 0 9
Replies from class members
graduating '01 I i
12 10
Replies received to questions, i 4 i o 3 10^ 54
Married, with children ...o i o 0 i 4^ 15
Married, without children .0 o o o o 4=11
Total married o i o 0 i 8 26
Not married i 3 i 0 2 2 28
SALARIES
/. //. ///. IF. V. VI. VIU
A o I o o o 0 0
B 2 o o I o 0 0
C 2 3 I 2 0 3 0
D 3 3 2 o I I 0
E I o 0 I I 0 0
Did not answer . 3 3 i o o o Q
AT**.
VIU. IX. X. XL XIL XIII. graJmaits.
A o o 0 o o o I
B o I o o o I 3
C o o I o o I 2
D o o 2 o o o 2
E o o o o 0 o I
Did not answer . o o i i o i i
.;-s-. ». .
News from the Classes
419
Toial number . .
,Z
IfiOOU
1,500.
8
tfiOO.
IS
afloou
3^00
U
Married ....
0
3
8
9
Not married . .
Graduates . . .
^
5
5
7
>3
5
12
Non-graduates .
I
3
2
The class baby contest stands as follows at the present time: —
Non-graduate Wolcott Remington. Boy. Bom Nov. 25, 1897.
Graduate Carleton Ellis. Girl. Bom Sept. 26, 1901.
Graduate George E. Russell. Boy. Bom Oct. 6, 1902.
Graduate John F. Wentworth. Boy. Bom
The class as a whole made a very poor showing as far as the
number of replies was concerned, but out of sixty-one replies only
three failed to enclose $1 for dues. Very nearly four hundred letters
were sent out, and the added expense of letter postage should have
brought in more results, because this meant that every letter would
be forwarded to the party intended, provided the address was wrong.
There are many who will see this magazine who have not yet sent
in their dues, and it is hoped that they vrill not need a further re-
minder.
R. H. Stearns, Ste
1901.
15 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass.
Fourteen loyal iqoi men and one guest gathered around a circular
table at the American House on Saturday evening, June i, to review
the past and adjust the future of the "Great Class of 1901." Presi-
dent Campbell presided, and seated round the table were Rowe,
Scully, Brush, Freeman, Skene, Farnham, Williams. Putnam,
Pcpperell, McGann, Monaghan, Clapp. and the secretary. While
many were absent from the roll-call, few were forgotten; and during
the dinner we brought the absentees back one by one, and recounted
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what we knew of their deeds and whereabouts. The dinner finished,
the business meeting was called. The treasurer's report showed
the class to be firmly on its feet again. The ballot for officers re-
sulted in the election of Allan Winter Rowe, president; Frederic W.
Freeman, vice-president; and Ralph H. Stearns to continue as
secretary-treasurer. Following the election, the secretary was called
upon for some class statistics, a digest of which is printed below,
and they were received with interest. The smoke talk, so to speak,
was opened by Brush, who gave us a few sidelights on the manage-
ment of street railways. Rowe followed as the principal speaker of
the evening with a talk on German student life. Rowe had not ad-
dressed a 1 90 1 class meeting for five or six years, and it was like
getting back home for him. With illumined detail he explained
how he had steered through the devious courses of the German
university without running aground on German etiqueue, on the one
hand, or German arrogance, on the other, and how he had finally
weathered a trying oral examination and come into port with a
Ph.D., while a confidant companion took a lemon instead. Scully
then unfolded his career leading up to his partnership in the firm of
J. T. Scully & Co. Skene (XIII.) told of his work in yacht designing,
his publication of a book on yacht design and construction, and his
present business as a constructor of power boats and yachts. Then
the rest of us told of our doings to date till 1 1 o'clock sounded, and
we adjourned with a most pleasant recollection of our tenth annual
dinner. — Recent good fortune to members of the class includes the
marriage of Edward Seaver, Jr., to Miss Grace Ambrose Whitmore,
of West Newton, on June 10; of George A. Hall to Miss Faith
Pomeroy, on June 4; and the engagement of A. F. Sulzer to Miss
Glyder Roberts, of Rochester, N.Y. — A. W. Rowe sailed again for
Europe on June 25. Apparently, he has the habit. — Following is a
compilation of the information at hand about '01 men: —
Number of active members 289
Number of deaths during past year i
Number of married men 96
or about 60 per cent, of those about whom the secretary has
information.
News from the Classes
421
Number of children reported +3
CUs5 average, for week's work 53 houn.
Maximum average for one man 84 hours.
Maximum income from professional work fiS.ooo*
Minimum income from professional work $tpoo
Average income from professional work $3,150
AVERAGE
INCOME
By C«r.«.
Mining Engineering . ,. .
■ «3.i50
New England States , . ,
<i.73o
Chemisiry and Chem. Eng.
■ 2.675
Middle Atlanric States .
1,400
Naval Architeciure . . .
. 1,500
Central and Southern States
2,400
Electrical Engineering . .
. 2,100
WeBtetn States ....
1,670
Civil and Sanitary Eng. .
. 2,100
Average for 63 men, 1907 ,
2,150
Biology and General Studie
s, 1,800
Average for 73 men, 1906
1,850
Mechanical Eng
- >.7S0
Architecture
. 1,650
The secretary has removed from the mailing list the names of a
number of former students who had slight or no connection with the
class, and who have shown absolutely no interest in class affairs.
If such men wish to be reinstated at any time, they can do so by
writing to the secretary to that effect.
irofessor of
to-day ap-
pointed director of technical education for Nova Scotia. This is a position
created by act of legislation passed last session establishing a system of
technical education in this province, embracing technical college at Halifax,
local technical schools in industrial centres, and mining schools throughout
the provinces. Mr. Sexton is given charge of this work. He is a graduate
of (he Massachusetts Institute of Technology.— rroium^f. May 9, 1907.
Halifax, N.S., May 9 (Special).— Frederick H. Sexton,
mining and metallurgy at Dalhousie University, Halifax,
* Thii income eidudcd tram all ivaigct. Ascitlier iuconic
lerpriwi in whxdi s Urge wnount wu inTCitoJ, not iDduded.
00, deHved from
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1902.
F. H. Hunter, 5/c., West Roxbury, Mass.
The fifth reunion of the dass of 1902 has gone into the past, but
die past got a severe jolt when it went. The fun began on Monday,
June 3, when a ciowd of choice spirits dined at the Lombardy Inn,
and Atn attended the opening peiformance of Richard Cade's new
opeffa« **The Hurdv Gurdr Giri.** The play contained an unusual
numher of acts« also, theiefere, several " between-the-acts/' all
of which was refreshing. However, all the men were on deck the
next dar. The excursion which was scheduled for Tuesday was
caBed off, owing to the small number of responses, but the men who
had come from a distance and those who could take the day off got
together at the Highland Club, West Roxbury, and filled the day
with various sports. Although no formal matches were played, the
honors at tennis went to Fitch, while Stillings was high man on the
bowling alley and the pool table. The annual dinner was pulled
off in the Dutch Room of the Copley Square Hotel. The attend-
ance at the dinner and also the average salary of the men there
showed a good gain over last year. A message of regret was re-
ceived from McCarthy, and notes from Charlie and Mrs. Kellogg
were read in acknowledgment of the present sent at the time of
their recent marriage. The secretary was instructed to send re-
plies. C. B. Allen was the one who had come farthest to be pres-
ent, and received a stein, suitably inscribed, as a souvenir. Greet-
ings were exchanged with several classes who were dining under
the same roof, but the feature of the evening was a visit from '92,
who marched in to give us good advice and good cheers. '02 re-
turned the good cheer a little later by marching up to see '92 with
Charlie Mixter at the head bearing a bowl of punch for the thirsty.
At the Pop, as ever, *02 was on deck, and let the fact be known
with serpentines, confetti, and cheers. An attempt to suspend a
big banner above the hall was "flagged" by the management, but
in spite of this the boys who wore the wooden buttons for their
News from the Classes
423
"Wooden Reunion" were much in evidence. Among those on
deck for all or some of the funcEions were; C. B, Allen, Ames,
Butler, Boardman, Ned Baker, Collier, Crowell, A. W., Currey.
H. H. Davis, Dickson, Eames, Everett, Filch, Fisher, Fletcher,
Fitzgerald, Steve Gardner, Greeley, Hooker, Hunter, Lewis, Mahar,
Millar, Marvin, Mathesius. Charlie Mixter, Morrill, Nickerson,
Patch, Ritchie, Stover, Stillings, C. A. Sawyer, Jr., Starr, Towne,
Thurston, Whittet, Westcott. At the business meeting the con-
stitution was amended to increase the number of vice-presidents
to three without rank. This was done that the men in New York
and Chicago might be represented on the board. The following
officers were elected: president, C. A. Sawyer, Jr.; vice-presidents,
Hooker, Lockett, Place. As assistant secretary, Nickerson was re-
elected with a whoop and a vote of thanks. Apart from the re-
union much class news has come in. June is the month of wed-
dings, but '02 started in May. A. C. Clapp was married on the
30th to Miss Myrtle Campbell, of Little Silver, N.J. — Mayo on the
I ith of June married Miss Julia Middlelon Skiliman, of Washing-
ton, D.C. — On June 3d George married Miss Demetria Simmons.
— Hamhlet on the 26th married Marcia Leavitt Coburn. at Canhage,
Me. — Ritchie, who was married on the aand of June to Miss
Helen Louise Kurd, completes the list as far as reports are yet
in. The future promises more news of the same sort, for Greeley
is engaged to Miss Margaret Ellen Houghton, of Lexington, and the
following is clipped from the April 6 issue of the Boston Transcript:
Mr. anil Mrs. Edward G. Bennett, of Boston, announce the engagement
of their daughter, Grace Frances, to Arthur Harold Sawyer, of Delaware,
Mich.
Next to be reported are the additions to the Junior Battalion of
the class. Karleen Alden Nash arrived March 25. — On April 11
Reed Whitney came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Philip R. Whit-
ney at Bala, Pa., and on June 7 Esther Caryl Fruit, of Wheaton, III,,
became a member of the class. — Several men not reported for some
time are now brought up to date on our rolls. Mague's address is
West Newton, Mass., while Cobum can be reached at 76 Summer
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Street, Maiden, Mass. — Horace Muzzy is with Walter Appleton,
architect, 15 Exchange Street, Boston; and Mathesius is with
C. Howard Greenley, 12 West 40th Street, New York. — ^Miss
Bates's address is 4 Toledo Avenue, Elmhurst, L.I. — J. Murray
Walker is with the Massachusetts Correspondence Schools, 194
Boylston Street, Boston. — Eager has returned to Fredericktown, Mo.,
with the North American Lead Company. — Fitch has taken a posi-
tion with the Dennison Manufacturing Company at South Framing-
ham, Mass. — Leonard is with the General Electric Company at
West Lynn, Mass. — Mendenhall is now with the Ely Light and
Power Company, Ely, Nev. — Lockett is at present at Crawfords-
ville, Ind., where he is taking charge of the construction of a large
power house for the Electric Railway. He returns to his Chicago
headquarters, 15 17 Monadnock Building, some time next month. —
W. C. Taylor is now vrith the Detroit River Tunnel Company at
Detroit. — Eames is with the Cell Drier Machine Company, 84 State
Street, Boston. He is living at 47 Crescent Street, Svrampscott,
Mass. — '02 has representatives in medicine and law, but the fol-
lowing from the Newbuiyport Herald reports our first member to
enter the ministry : —
REV. PHILIP C. PEARSON
Ordained to the Diaconate in the Episcopal Church
On Trinity Sunday, May 26, in the Church of Zion and St. Timothy,
New York Citv, Philip Coombs Pearson was ordained to the diaconate of
the Episcopal Church by Bishop Greer, of New York. Mr. Pearson is the
son of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Pearson, of this city, a graduate of our high
school and of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston. For two
years he was with the American Smelting and Refining Company, Perth
Amboy, N.J. In 1904 he entered the General Theological Seminary, com-
pleting the third-year course there. He graduated on the 15th of May.
Rev. Mr. Pearson has been elected to a fellowship by the faculty of the
seminary, which will enable him to pursue his studies for five years at the
seminary and Columbia University or abroad if he so desires.* In addition
to this post-graduate work Mr. Pearson is to be one of the assistants to the
Rev. Dr. Manning at St. Agnes Chapel, Trinity Parish, New York City,
beginning his work there in the fall.
News from the Classes
The good wishes of his classmates will go with Pearson in his chosen
work. — VV. D. Croweli recently passed the entrance examinations
for the Ecole des Beaux-Arts at Paris. — H. C. Bartlett and J. Mc-
F. Baker are spending a year in travel and the study of architecture
ia Europe. They were last reported from Psstum, Italy. — Fletcher
is still with the New Haven R.R., but has been transferred to Somer-
set, Mass. — Galaher has been sent by Stone & Webster to Dallas,
Tex. — Mollis is now at Randolph, Vt. — Belcher is engaged on the
Sewage Purification Works, Washington, Pa. — Shedd is still with
Purdy & Henderson. Most of his time is spent at their Boston
office, but when at their New York office a short time since he
helped in designing the steel for the Hudson Companies Terminal,
which will be when erected the largest office building in the world.
— William Waterman is with Hegeler Bros., Danville, 111, The firm
is engaged in zinc smelting and making sulphuric acid. — A. A.
Jackson is established as a consulring chemist at 671 East 43d Street,
Chicago. — Montgomerj' is now with the Newark Fire Insurance
Exchange, 701 Union Building, Newark, N.J. — Pendill is now with
the General Electric Company at their Schenectady works. — Ames
has returned to the East, and is now superintendent for the Parker
Manufacturing Company of Roxbury, makers of recording ther-
mometers and other scieniilic instruments. — In the last issue we re-
ported that Pember had won a place in the final competition for the
New York State Library Building at Albany, being one of ten se-
lected from a large field of competitors and receiving S500 as a
prize and a payment of Ji,ooo for further plans. We can now re-
port that in the final competition Pember won third place, defeating
some of the best-known architects in this country and receiving an
additional prize of $1,000. While Pember was entered in associa-
tion with Manin C. Miller, of Buffalo, it is no disparagement of Mr.
Miller to state that the credit for the place won rests almost en-
tirely with our classmate. — '02 also deserves further mention in
this architectural competition, as Rayne Adams, working temporarily
for Mr. Hornboste], the winner, assisted in developing the winning
design. — The secretary has another move to report, but now hopes
to stay put for many moons to come. He left the Unaka Company
426 The Technology Review
of Johnson City, Tenn., on April i, came North, and is now lo-
cated with the L. P. Soule & Son Company, building contractors of
166 Devonshire Street, Boston. His address for class correspond-
ence is 75 Park Street, West Roxbury, Mass. — At the Technology
Club of New York a series of class reunions has been held during
the past season. A prize was offered for the best class yell. Of
course '02 won, with Place, Annett, Hammond, Brainerd, and Phil-
brick behind the yell. — Once again we have to chronicle the death
of one of our members : W. H. M. Latshaw died at his home in
Pueblo, Col., on May 5. While Latshaw had not been in robust
health for some time, he had seemed to gain by a trip to Arizona,
and the end came suddenly from pneumonia. — A catalogue of the
class is to be issued as early as possible. Circulars for informa-
tion are in preparation, and should reach the members of the class
soon after this report. Any member not receiving his blank by
September i will kindly report that fact to the secretary. An early
and complete reply from each member will assist very much in the
work of preparing the book.
1903.
Walter H. Adams, SeCy Polytechnic Institute, Brooklyn, N.Y.
The annual dinner at the Brunswick Hotel in Boston was the most
successful that the class has held since graduation. Eighteen men
were present, and started the dinner with a rousing '03 cheer. The
following business was transacted: The present officers are to con-
tinue in office until mail elections are held next January. A com-
mittee, consisting of Nutter, Newman, and Olmstead, was appointed
to draw up a new constitution. During the dinner cheers were
exchanged with '93 and '98. Loughlin and King enlivened the
dinner with music and songs. After the dinner every one went to
the Pops, and there disposed of the remainder of his voice. The
following men were present: Aldrich, Atwood, Bridges, M. H. Clark,
F. W. Davis, Fales, Hoxie, King, Loughlin, Newman, Nuttei,
News from the Classes 427
Olmstead, Ricker, Scholtes. Stiles, Swett, Valiquet, and Yerxa.—
The following changes of address and occupation have been received
since the first of the year: R. M. Field, 42 Broadway. New York;
J. L. Lyon. 834 E. 48th Street, Chicago, III.; G. M. Macdonaid, 40
Cathcart Street, Montreal. Canada; J. A. Meats. 130 Maiden Lane,
New York, is general manager for the Cosio Cigar Company; Merrill
may be addressed 120 Hudson Street, New York, care H. A. Metz
& Co.; Millard, care Minneapolis Gas Light Company, Minneapo-
lis, Minn., is engineer on construction with Riter-Conley Manufact-
uring Company; Myers, 317 Andrew Street, Rochester, N.Y., is
engaged in the manufacture of novelties; Newman, 175 Mt. Auburn
Srreet, Cambridge, Mass., is assistant engineer on water-works con-
struction with William Wheeler, consulting engineer, of Boston;
Nields, The Monterey. Cleveland, Ohio, is secretary of the Rein-
forced Concrete Construction Company; Palmer, Hagerstown, Md.,
is superintendent of the Hagerstown factory of the Pope Manufact-
uring Company; Parker. South Milwaukee, Wis.; S. G. Porter,
Lamar, Col., is chief engineer for the Arkansas Valley Sugar Beet
and Irrigated Land Company; Regan, 49 Winchester Street, Boston,
is a draughtsman with the Boston Sewer Department; A. P. Rice,
34 Chestnut Street, Everett, Mass,, is inspeaor on dredging and
construction, Massachusetts Harbor and Land Commission; P. B.
Rice, 1317 gth Street, Altoona, Pa., is electrical engineer in the
motive power department, Pennsylvania Railroad; Ricker, 92 First
Street, East Cambridge, Mass.; Sears, 31 Milk Street, Bostofi, Mass.;
Sibbett. 366 Wilbur Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, is draughtsman with
the Jeffrey Manufacturing Company; C. J. Smith, 324 East Jefferson
Street. Los Angeles, Cal.; Taylor, Milwaukee, Wis., care Cutler-
Hammer Manufacturing Company; Underwood, 2112 Eoff Street,
Wheeling, W. Va., is superintendent of Blast Furnace, Riverside
Department National Tube Company.
428 The Technology Review
1904.
Currier Lang, Sec.^ Michigan Central Depot, Detroit, Mich.
The Mexican engineering field has been heard from since the
last issue of the Review, throu^ two members of our class. —
Waldron P. Schumacher, speaks for the mining end of it, in part as
follows.' —
After my return to Boston, I wrote to Potter, '98, and he gave me a job
here in Mexico at a place called Matehuala. I stayed in Matehuala for,
thirteen months, when I heard of my present position, and applied for it,
with the result that I am now located in this place (Sierra Mojada) as engi-
neer for a Mexican mining company.
From a business point of view, I like Mexico, and I think there are ten
chances to every one that a man would have in the States. On the other
hand, in coming to this country, a man gives up everything which at home
we consider as pleasures. This little town is out in the desert a hundred
miles from anywhere, and there are only about ten Americans in the place,
llie grub is fierce, and water scarce. For ten months in the year not a
drop of rain falls. I like the company I am working for, and they make
things as agreeable as possible.
— H. G. Chapin speaks for the civil end of it: —
I came to Mexico in January, 1906, to start in as topographer and draughts-
man. From January, 1906, to April, 1906, I was on a relocation between
Colima and Manzanillo, part of the new line constructing to connect Mexico
City with the west coast. In April, *o6, we were sent on a preliminary
and location survey of 125 kilometers north-west of Colima. Nov. i, 1906,
I was transferred to construction west of Colima, and stayed three months
until I got the fever, and had to pull out. Since then I have been working
on a contract I took to survey a mountain of about 80,000 acres of timber
land. I just finished the field-work yesterday. I am now looking forward
to getting back to God's country again where one doesn't have to fight
mosquitoes, fleas, alicrons, etc. I expect to be in old Beantown again about
June I.
— The fact that '04 fellows have a habit of getting together whenever
the opportunity oflPers is shown by the following information gath-
News from the Classes
429
ered from letters from A. W. Bee and Halsey French. French
As you know, Kemper, Thurlow, HolbrooL, and myself a
office [Board of Water Supply, city of New York], each one i
less contented, principally less. George H. Shaw, who wa
man, b here also. A few days ago, at a civil ser
Hill, Biggi, E. F. Smith, and Wilson, '04 (the slender one). Biggi t
down from Albany, Hill from Kingston, and Wilson from Boston.
— Bee is in Cincinnati on concrete building construction, Stetson
■ is in Cincinnati for a few months on construction for the Pennsyl-
vania Lines, and a short lime ago Weymouth came down to visit
them. They showed him the town, and, according to Bee's state-
mem written a week later, neither they nor the town had fully
recovered at that time. It is easy to imagine the disjointed condi-
tion of that town after those three heavy sports got through with it.
Bee is engaged to be married to Miss Maud E. Beder, of Chicago. —
H. W. Goddard writes:—
I left Pittsburg a little
!n charge of the const
building. I expect to complel
year ago, and am now in Hartford, Conn.,
of a four-story, reinforced concrete office
: this job in about a month. . . .
— E. W. Charles is now with the Allis Chalmers Company in the
steam turbine department. He likes Milwaukee in spite of its
beer renown. — Freeman Cobb is in Toronto, Canada, with the
Chapman Double Ball Bearing Company. — W. De Witt Vosbury is
with Professor Meade, consulting engineer at Madison, Wis. — The
secretary has since the last issue of the Review received an invita-
tion to the wedding of William Hosmer Eager and Miss Helen
Lucy Hiscock at Syracuse, N.Y., April 32. 1907, but on account of
the distance was not able to represent the class in person nor give
the groom away. — The engagement was announced in Washington,
m April, by Lieutenant-colonel and Mrs. John S. Loud, U.S.A.,
retired, of their daughter. Miss Dolne Loud, to Francis F. Longley,
of West Point and Technology, '04. — The following information
the gentler part of our class is of interest. Miss Ropes
450 The Technology Review
manricd Nor. 12, 1906, to Mr. S. P. \K^Iliaiiis, Harvard, '97,
and is Imng in Winchester. Bciumi gradoatioD and her marriage
Miss Ropes was with Warren H. Manning, die prominent land-
scape ardntcct, and doring part of tbe time was at Norfi^, Va., as
his personal representative in matters relating to the laying out of
the Jamestown Exposition grounds. — ^Miss Marion Coflbi, a special
with our dass, has set up for hersdf as landscape architea in
New York, and has exhibited at several of the recent shows, among
them the Architectural League of New York and the T Square
Club of Philadelphia.
1905.
Grosvenor D'W. Marcy, SeCy 246 Sununer Street, Boston.
1905 began to celebrate her second anniversary with a class punch,
held at the Technology Club, Tuesday afternoon, June 4. The
men commenced to gather about four o'clock, and a flow of '05
spirit began that lasted far into the night. At six o'clock the crowd
started for the Copley Square Hotel, where dinner was held, as last
year, with '04. There were forty '05 men present, some returning
from far countries. The dinner was very informal, there being few
fireworks, but much heart-to-heart getting together. President
Pritchett was with us, and brought the loving cup presented to him
by '04. It was filled and passed from man to man, each rising and
giving his address, and stating whether married or single. The
blushes of '04's Benedicts were beautiful to see. '05's generally
hopeful tune was "not yet, but soon." Bob Lord and Harry Went-
worth announced their resignations from the offices of secretary and
vice-secretary, respectively. Bob is going to Portland, Me., as super-
intendent with the Casco Tanning Company. The following team
was elected to take their places: G. D'W. Marcy, secretary; R. M.
Folsom, vice-secretary; and G. B. Perkins, assistant vice-secretary.
Resolutions of appreciation and regret were extended to Lord and
Wentworth. After the dinner the crowd marched over to Symphony
Hall, where we were met with reinforcements. The Pop was a
Ncwsfrom the CTawcs
43'
great success, as always. There was a little excitement when
Fletcher. '06, having had one lemonade, thought it was the Boylston
Street flag riot he was at, and started for the '05 banner from force
of habit. — J. H. Flynn was back on leave of absence from Panama.
He is chief draughtsman in the Mechanical Division. He reports
that the fellows are all doing well down there, and get together
every little while at the University Club or Hotel Tivoli, and have
a Tech night, — W. P. Bixby has had charge of tests on which buying
of coal is based, Bixby had a couple of weeks of fever, but is all
right now. — W, G. Eichler arrived at Panama about January I.
He is drafting repair parts on rock drills. — C. E. Gage is assistant
to the master mechanic at Empire
shops there.— Charles W. Johnstoi
address that reads as follows: "Cai
and Smelting Company, Minas Nuev
He says : —
Since the last issue of the Review 1 have moved my hat rack c
ind IS building the new repair
has added unto himself an
of the Veta Colorado Mining
s, Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico."
nile
Thai
■ I i
r hom
north of the Vela Grande, where 1 have been
Bill Moitei, Roy Allen, and Eugene Burion are
le. We get together frequently. 1 left Parral
Boston, returning to Mexico July first.
5 United State!
changed to the mine next
for the last nine months.
all within a few miles of 1
May 26 for a trip home to
Charlie is not going back alone. He was married on June 19
to Miss Sarah Abbott, of Roxbury. Roy Allen came up from Mexico
on a flying visit to "stand up with him." The couple were started
off with a good '05 cheer by the fellows fortunate enough to be at the
reception. — R. S. Gifford was awarded a Savage Fellowship in
chemistry this year, and sails in July for Germany, where he will
study for a Ph.D. — Miss Ida Ryan, who won second prize in the
competition for the Rotch Travelling Scholarship in Architecture
last year, distinguished herself and added to the glory of '05 by
winning the scholarship itself this year. — Bob Morse is making plans
to establish a commission house in Mexico City for the sale of mining
machinery. The concern will be known as the International Ma-
chinery and Engineering Company, and will also be interested in
432 The Technology Review
power plant development. — Seymour Rivitz, ex '05, is a civil engineer
in Spokane, Wash. — P. G. Darling is with the Ashcroft Manufact-
uring Company, Bridgeport, Conn. At present he is on a trip
from New York to New Orleans by boat, and will return on loco-
motives, testing injectors and other apparatus manufactured by this
company. — Jules V. Bamd is selling mining properties in New York,
and also personally operating properties in Utah and Nevada. —
S. B. Littleton, ex '05, is engaged in farming in Washington. — ^Roger
P. Stebbins is with the Electric Boat Company of Quincy, which
has just completed the United States submarine ''Octopus," which
made such an excellent record in the recent trials at Newport. —
Arthur J. Manson is in New York for the Wesringhouse Electric &
Manufacturing Company, in connection with the electric locomotives
for the New York Central Railroad. — Ros Davis and Bill Wilcox
are working together in the factory improvement department of
the Singer Manufacturing Company of Newark, N.J. — Bill Motter
and Eugene Burton are at the same mine in San Diego, Mexico.
Bill is now assistant superintendent, and Gene is engineer, and also
in charge of the magnetic zinc separator plant. — ^W. L. Spalding
is sitting up nights with a sixty per cent, increase in the electrolytic
refinery of the Buffalo Smelting Works. — Joe Daniels has a position
for the summer with the Dominion Coal Company at his old stamping
grounds, Glace Br-v, N.S. He expects to return to Lehigh Uni-
versity as instructor in the fall. — E. M. Coffin reports meeting Harry
Upham, of Glee Club and Tech Show fame, travelling in New Hamp-
shire for the Simplex Piano Company. — E. L. Hill is assistant
mechanical engineer with the American Steel and Wire Company
of Worcester. — A. L. Whitmarsh is assistant to the city engineer of
Lamar, Col. — R. D. Farrington is studying law at Harvard Law
School. — Arthur E. Russell is in the testing laboratory at the Water-
town Arsenal. — F. W. Goldthwait is with the Boston office of the
Lanston Monotype Machine Company, in the installarion and
maintenance department. — C. Saville is with the engineering de-
partment of the Massachusetts State Board of Health. — LeBaron
Turner is with the United States Wind Engine and Pump Company
at Batavia, 111. — S. A. Greeley is with Hering & Fuller, sanitary
News from the Classes
engineers, New York. — H. Atwood has returned to the Institute
to complete his course in electrical engineering. — R. F. Gale returned
to the Institute last fall, and received his degree this June with '07.
— A. H. Abbott returned and got his degree in Course VI. this year,
after two years' leave of absence spent in practical work with the
General Electric Company at Lynn. He is going to Pittsfield to
take a position in the transformer department of the same company.
— Six men have left the instructing staff at the Insritute 10 accept
positions as follows: W. Tufts and C. T. Humphreys are with the
McClintic Marshall Construaion Company of Pittsburg. Tufts"
address is 21 Park Row. New York City.— F. C. Starr has joined
the instructing staff of George Washington University at Washington,
D.C. — R. W. McLean is with the Carver Cotton Gin Company of
Bridgewater. — A. L. Smith is with the Bixby Blacking Company of
New York, N.Y.-Macintire is with the National Lead Company of
Brooklyn. — F. J. Chesterman has recently become connected with
the New York Telephone Company. There is a rumor that he is
to be married in October.^A. D. Maclachlan is looking for Walter
L. Whittemore. — Edwin B. Snow writes that he has no news, but
is about to announce his engagement, and thinks this is a good time
to do so. It's news to us, Eddie. — O. C. Merrill was married last
October to Miss Elizabeth V. Watson, and is now assistant hydraulic
engineer with the O. Rand Company of Berkeley, Cal. — Charles E.
Smart was married June 12 to Miss Effie J. Cook, of Greenfield,
Mass. Charlie is now assistant superintendent of the A. J. Smart
Manufacturing Company of Greenfield. — Percy A. Goodale was
married to Miss Hope Leonard, of New Bedford, on June 15. —
Walter Bent announces his engagement to Miss Bessie Brackett,
of Rochester, N.Y. He is still with the Eastman Kodak Company.
and writes that Jimmy Payne has left them, and is now working
for a new cement concern at Catskill, N.Y. — H. R. Robbins has
severed his connection with the New Hampshire Concentrated
Milk Co., and is now engaged as inspector on the Pennsylvania
tunnels under the East River. He resides at 220 E. 36th St.,
Suite 6, New York. N.Y, — The secretary wishes to state that
the mantle dropped on him at so nearly the same time as the
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call for Review notes that he did not have time to collect
much information about the fellows. He also wishes to urge every-
body, whenever an item occurs to them that might be of interest,
to confide said item to a postal card, and post it to him. Thus would
this compilation become an automatic pastime, which is what he
wants.
1906.
Thomas L. Hinckley, Sec^ 745 Osceola Avenue, St. Paul, Minn.
Angelo T. Heywood, Res. Sec.y Mass. Inst, of Tech., Boston, Mass.
The July notes for our class are summed up for our conveni-
ence in reference in the following
TABLE OF contents
I. Contents.
II. Circular Letter sent to Gass May 14, 1907.
General Committee on Arrangements.
First Annual Reunion.
The Alumni Reception.
Spread at Technology Club.
Dinner at Hotel Plaza.
Pops.
Organization of Class.
Constitution.
Definite Object for Class to work towards.
Finances.
Report of Class Day Committee.
Disposition of Balance in Treasury.
Voluntary Contributions in interim.
Present Roll of Class. Every one reply, non-members included.
Extract from Constitution explaining Membership.
Salary Blanks.
Blind Replies to Dean Burton.
Round-robin Letters.
Courses I., III., VI.
Technology Review.
Reply Sheet to Letter.
News from the Classes 435
III. Copy of Proposed ConBtiiution enclosed with May Letter.
IV. Account of Reunion and Celebrations.
Alumni Reception in Eng. A, Friday, 7.30 P.M.
Spread with rest of classes at Technology Qub, Tuesday,
3 ,0 6 P.M.
Class Dinner at Hotel Plaza, Tuesday, Commencement Day,
at 545 PM-
Pops at Symphony Hal!, Commencement Night.
V. General Report on Finance of Reunion.
VI. Report of Committee on Nominations for Class Officers.
VII. Other Reunions.
'06 at the Alumni Dinner, Jan. 18, 1907.
Spring Alumni Dinner of Pittsburgers.
"Pow-wow" of Members in the Institute.
VIII. Personal Notes and Replies to "additional infortnation about self or
IX. Changes of Address.
X. New Addresses.
XI. On the Pan of the Secretaries.
Xn. Letters.
In Memoriam.
II. The following letter was mailed to all members of the
class May 14, 1907: —
CLASS OF 1906
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
T* Iht mtmbiri tf ihi Clais 0/ 1906;
Hoevith irc Knl jou complete lODaunccmeDn cooceroiDg ami Pint Aonuil Rcuiudd ind
Commtncrniait Cdebntioii, and dctiiU caDceming dau oiguuutioD lad athet buiincu.
Tlic irraDgniifDTi irc in ^vgc of 1 GcdctiI Commitlee, ai foUowi:—
Chairman Ahgilo T. Hitwood {HI.)
f Jo.»H T. L*™.K, Jr. (n.)
CoDidliUioa ■! MuwrLL A. Coi {II.)
( edwa.d b. bowi (vra.)
Program Johih T. tAwroH, Jr. (n.)
CUl( Dinner Hiibeit A. Tai«u. (D.)
HoipiuUlT Rauh R. Patch (XI.)
FuhlidtT and Comipondcocc Hubiit S. WHmHa (VI.)
Yovr cueful attenlum ii aakcd.
Mnivtu. A. Cot, Fniidtnl.
Ahcklo T. HrrwooD, Riiiint Sitrtlay,
Ft th, CUu.
436 The Technology Review
The FIRST ANNUAL REUNION of the CUss of 1906, M. I. T., wiU be held TUESDAY,
JUNE 4, 1907. During the entire daj the Alumni Association and the Association of Class
Secretaries will maintain open house, and a SPREAD will be held at the Technology Club for all
Tech alumni. The club-house will be the headqturters for the class, and a Reception Committee
will be on hand to greet the members of the class. Material for registration will be provided
and all questions answered.
At 545 pji. (sharp) the REUNION AND DINNER wiU be held at the HOTEL PLAZA,
COLUMBUS AVENUE, Boston, Mass. Price per plate. Si .25. The guesu of the evening
will be: Mr. James P. Munroe, of the Corporation; Dean Burton; and Bursar Rand.
After the dinner the class will adjourn in a bodj to the POPS, fuU particulars of which are
being sent jou bj the Pops Committee of the Alumni Association and Association <^ Class
Secretaries. It is necessary that an early reply be sent to them, in order that ample accommo-
dations may be provided for the grouping of such a large number as will represent our class.
It is the custom for the distant as well as the near-by members of the classes to make special
effort to return to Boston at this time to meet old friends again. You are urged to join in the
celebrations. "Times change, but Friendships never.**
Concerning the ORGANIZATION OF THE CLASS for its alumni life, the following is
quoted from the *o6 Class Notes in the January, 1907, number of the Review: —
''It may have been remarked that the [present] constitution, in so far as it applies to the
election of officers, has been allowed to lapse. This was done in order that the machinery of
the class after graduation might be gotten fairly under way before a change was made in or-
ganization.
'' To be loyal to the Institute, we must keep our class organization strong. To have a strong
class organization requires the interest of the members. Members take interest only when
something is being done by the class. No one cares to be busy unless there is some real work
in sight and a definite, practical object to be gained. It is therefore evident that the {voblem
of organization brings with it the question of what particular life-work our class proposes to
take up for its alumni career. Before any change is made, the matter is open for general dis-
cussion. The Secretaries wish that the members would write to them, and state their opinioas
on the subject."
In reply to this request, several men offered suggestions, which, however, were more in regard
to the method of organizing the class than in regard to any definite object which we shall as a
class undertake, and which shall result in direct and substantial benefit to the Institute.
In regard to class organisation a CONSTITUTION has been prepared, a copy of which it
enclosed for your consideration. Provision is made on the Reply Sheet for the casting of your
vote in regard to the acceptance of this Constitution. The results of this vote will be announced
at the dinner, and later by mail to those who do not attend the dinner.
In regard to the definite objectf it is proposed that this matter be taken up further as soon as
the class organization is completed, and that a final decision be reached as soon as possible.
The proposition will then be put before the whole class again for final approval.
The following is a summary of the accounts of Class Day Committee: —
News from the Classes
437
I Sobtcripdaiu lod ii
(1^9.15
Gill Dijr Spread 150.00
Gan Dinner }69.eo
Meoui 3''5o
Decorilioni (Spmd) yioo
FouDiun (the am Gift) 175.00
HiiceUaoeoiu 17i.11
B'l'-ice 3 ■4.^5
|i, 114.80
The bill for the frHutiin wii noi paid unlil Mitcfa, 1907, tad the pijiAdI of the bill cut dova
the bilance.
Of thii E314.15, tutnid into the Clsii Trrinuj, I39.15 wai paid to the Clan Stcrelariet and
hai been elpeaded in leadicig out the card: for information, completing the Card Catalogue ol
the Clau, and For correipaadeoce . The halance of (175 remaitu in the Gigi Treaiurj, and i*
on deporit ai the Btinar'i offite.
Two luggEUioni haw been oflcred for the diipoiition of thii mm; namelj, that it be oiedi —
(1) Ai a permanent gift to Buriai Rand'i Scholarship Fund for needy iiudenti, or
(1) To Form the oucleui of a fund lo be raind by the ctats, the amount of vhich ihall be mch
that the aosual interett yielded will be luScient la defiar the cuirent eipeniei of the clatt.
The object of thii ii to abolish in time clisi dun, and, vhen laid fund is do longe) necetiarj
for luch uie, the lamr shall be giien to a Scholanhip Fund oF the Inititute.
It it deiired that each member of the dasi eipteii hit preference in hii reply to thii letter.
Up to the preKnt, out o( a total of 761 membeii on the roll of the dan, over 500 bate been
beard haai. In order that the roll aitj be completed and corrected to date, it it nquetted
that pains be taken in filling out the accompanying I^eply Sheet, particularly in regard to io-
formaiion about any daitmaie vbo you think may not be enrolled on the dati lint. Note*
may be added for publication in the Rivirw.
Aa 11 the usual cutlom, it it proposed to announce at the dinner the average SALARY of ibe
memhers of the dais. For this purpose tc are enclosing a slip upnn which your salary is to
be written, which slip ii to be retutncd in the cmelope, addceiMd to Dean Burton. The Dean
has coDiCntcd to reociie thete sealed eoielopet and to shuffle them to that it will be impoitible
to ascertain to which indiTidual the salary upon any slip may belong. It it hoped thai erery
one will indude this data in his reply, at an avtragi figure is desired.
Inasmuch as a Constitution to goters \a at alumni is yet lo be adopted, it i> considered not
438 The Technology Review
adnsible to levy any regalar ASSESSMENTS. It is, howerer, neoetsaiy to hire money to
tend out thete notices and carry on the work of the class, and a vduntaiy contribution is hereby
requested. It is thought that the amount of the average contribution will be $i. We hope
that those who do not feel able to give this amount will contribute somedung.
Round Robins are reported to be in circulation among the members of di£Ferent courses.
Courses L, in., and VL are those which have been heard from up to the present time. The
secretaries would like to be notified of any others that are in circulation, and also to receive
detailed information on the above-mentioned in regard to the number of letters received, etc
The ALUMNI RECEPTION wiU be held on FRIDAY, MAY 31, 1907, at 8 tm^ in
ENGINEERING B, on Trinity Place. Admission, Si. Refreshments will be served. It is
hoped that our class will be well represented at this reception to *07, as we are probably better
known to them than any other class of the Alumni Association.
One hundred and thirty-nine members of our class are subscribers to the TECHNOLOGY
REVIEW. If you are not one of these, you are urged to subscribe at once, as this is the principal
source <^ information concerning the Institute and your classmates.
It is very earnestly requested that every one who receives this letter take the trouble to fill
out and return the Reply Sheet, which is enclosed, together with an addressed envelope for
mailing it. It is absolutely necessary that we hear from every one promptly, so don^ put it
off. Answer at once. Sit down, take your fountain pen in hand, and DO IT NOW.
Gemral CommitUt on Arrangemtmu
Boston, Mass., May 14, 1907.
N.B. — Extract from proposed Constitution: "Article m. Membership. All graduates
of 1906 and all former students who have taken subjects with the Class of 1906 may be considered
members.** If you do not consider yourself a member of *o6 as outlined above, will you be good
enough to make note of same on reply sheet that we may correct our roll.
(Tear of here,)
REPLY SHEET.
YES, I (name) will be present at the First Annual *o6
Reunion and Dinner at 545 pji. on June 4, 1907, at the Hotel Plaza, Columbus Avoiue,
Boston, Mass.
No, I (name) will not be present at the First Annual
Reunion and Dinner of my class. Excuse: —
1. Dead?
2. Sick f
3. Broke?*
4. Weary of life f
5 f
* N.B. — The highest price per plate that I would feel able to pay is S. . . .
News from the Classes 439
My Tote on the adoption of the Constitution is [tes no]
I am in faTor of the (iif or 2d) of the suggested methods of disposing of the sum
of fi75 which remains in the class treasury.
My permanent addrcu is
My mail address is
My occupation is
Additional information about self or any classmate
I enclose herewith in the separate envelope addressed to Dean Burton the slip on which is
marked my present yearly salary. This envelope is to be delivered unopened, together with
the similar envelopes received from the other members of the class, to our classmate Dean Burton ,
who will carefully shu£Be them and deliver them to a committee chosen by him to duly open
them, tabulate the figures, and prepare a report to be read at the dinner.
I enclose herewith the sum of $ as my contribution to the class treasury.
Dau (Sign$d)
The letter was mailed on schedule time, May 14. Acknowledg-
ment is due to the following fellows who gathered at the Technology
Club and helped the Committee mail the 761 letters in three hours:
C. L. Anson, O. B. Blackwell, B. W. Kendall, J. A. Root, A. B.
Sherman, R. W. Ware.
III. The Constitution proposed follows: —
THE CLASS OF I906
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
CONSTrrUTION
Akticli L
NAME.
This association shall be named the Class of 1906 of the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology.
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Article n.
OBJECT
Hie object of the Class of 1906 of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology shiD be:—
I. To promote the common association of all of the members of the daas.
a. To promote the welfare and interests of the Massachusetts Institute of Technologj.
Article m.
MEMBERSHIP
All graduates of 1906 and all former students who haTe taken subjects widi the Class of 1906
may be considered members.
Article IV.
GROUPING OP MEMBERSHIP
Section i. The membership of the class shall be made up of geographical groups of memben
as follows: —
1. The Central Branch, consisting <^ those members residing in and about Botton.
2. The New York Branch, consisting of those members residing in and about New York
City.
3. The Philadelphia Branch, consisting of those members residing in and about Philadelphia.
4. The Pittsburg Branch, consisting of those members residing in and about Pittsburg, Pa.
5. The Panama Branch, consisting of those members residing in the Canal Zone.
6. Or a Branch at any other centre where there are members to organize it.
Sect. 2. These and other branches, small or large, may be organized in the manner pre-
scribed in this Constitution, for the purpose of aiding in attaining the objects of the class.
Article V.
orricERS
Section i. The governing power of the association shall be vested in an executive council
of five members, all of whom are residents of Boston or vicinity.
Sect. 2. The Council shall consist of a secretary, assistant secretary, and three directors.
One of these directors shall be chosen chairman by the council.
Sect. 3. One member of the executive council shall be elected each year to serve three years;
and the secretaries shall be elected every two years. These officers shall hold office until their
successors shall have been duly installed.
Sect. 4. The chairman of executive council shall preside at all meetings of the class and of
the executive council. In the absence of the chairman the presiding officer shall be chosen by
a majority of those present.
Sect. 5. The executive council shall have authority to fill all vacancies in its own body.
Sect. 6. It shall be the duty of the executive council to conduct all affairs of the class.
Sect. 7. The council shall have charge of the finances of the class, except that it shall not
have charge of the permanent fund.
Article VI.
secretaries
The secretary shall keep a record of the proceedings of the class and the council, aided bj
the assistant secretary and the secretaries of the different branches. He shall have the custody
the Classes
441
roll d[ the member!
le dacumcDtt of the dm. It ihall be the dutj oC the lecretarj to keej
of the diM, and iuue nolicei of all meeliags of the dais. The lecretarr thall leceite hii oeceK
•uj lundi frnm the ucoitive cousdl by appiaprialioti. Tbe eslabliibmeai of reptctcDtilive
corrapondtacc lot the uooigaruied group), smal! or large, of iDembcrt of the cUu, ihall be
arranged for by the trcrelary. He thatl represent the dait in the A«Dciition of Clan Srcietariei.
I vn.
SicnoH I. Before April 1 of each year tbe eic
candidate, indoned in writing by at least ten, to 1
name of candidate upon ballot,
Tbe lecietaty ehtU lend each member ol the dan
SacT. ). Electiont of eiecutiTc council, peiminei
wcntary, ihall be by mail ballot, and mufi be in th<
Et thirty daya before elecliOB.
:ouncilhyihefirstof JuMof
It thall be the duty of the Central Branch^-
1. To eodeaior, by all posiible, laudable meant, to keep the other distant memberi of the
d»i informed about the progrctt of ihiagi at the Insiitute and amoag the claet.
1. To have charge of alt dao dinnot and all atrangeoieati that properly pertain to local
wk.
monthly meetingi for the promotion of good fellowship at
rcretariei in editing the dan noiet for tbe Tichnologi
Braodiea other than the Centra
ha*e a lecreury and any other offii
ol the branch. It ihall be the w<
1 Branch tna;
»ri which ar
irk of the b]
f be recognized after organiiation.
e neceEiary for the proper execution
ranchei other than the Central Bra
They
of the
nch to
■haU
■ork
hold
regular meelingi at
Technology Cltibi to
matter) concerning the progreii of the vork of the
with any of the
Inititute.
local
con-
■
Aktic
rtiX.
^Tdundihafl be railed by the clan, the ai
yielded will be luScirnt to defray the curi
at of which ihall beiuch that the annual inl
fipeniH of tbe da». The abject of tbii
] ii no longer necetiary, the lame (ball be j
10 a ichdarthip fund of the Initiiuie. Thit fund shall be in the handi of three tnutcei
ihill hold office for three yeari, one elected every year. One of theie tnjiten ihall be a r«
of BoHon or ncinicy, and tbeir clecltoD is to take place at tame lime and in laine manner 1
denl 1
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Article XI.
MXETINOS
Section i. The iimuil meeting of the class shall be held on Commencement Day in JanCi
and there shall be held such additional meetings as the ezecutire council shall appoint. Three
weeks* notice of all meetings shall be sent erery member of the class by the secretary.
Sect. 2. Special meetings of the class may be called at any time by the executiTe coondlf
and shall be called by the secretary upon written request of ten members of the class.
Sect. 3. The executive council shall hold stated meetings on the second Monday in October
and January and the last Monday in AprO.
Aeticle XII.
Assessments
Until the formation of the permanent fund, the annual interest of which shall be soffident
to defray the annual expenses, the annual assessments shall be one ddlar for each member.
Article XIII.
KATinCATION
Section i . This Constitution, when ratified by two-thirds of those voting, shaH take effect and
shall supersede previous constitutions of this class.
Sect. 2. The polls shall close June i, 1907.
Article XIV.
AMENDMENTS
This Constitution may be amended by two-thirds vote of those voting. Voting shall be carried
on in same manner as in election of executive council.
IV. Account of Reunion and Celebrations, — An account of the
Alumni Reception v. ill be found in another part of the Review.
The Spread was held with the rest of the classes at the Technology
Club. The following invitation was sent out by the Association of
Class Secretaries "Committee on Spread" to all the women who
have been students at the Institute, residing in the vicinity of Boston :
You are cordially invited to attend the "spread" to be given by the
Association of Class Secretaries at the Technology Club, 83 Newbury Street,
on Tuesday, June 4, 1907, from three to six o'clock. . . .
It is the opinion of the committee that the women who have been students
at the Institute should take an active interest in the celebrations of Com-
mencement Week, and it is hoped that the annual '"spread" may furnish the
opportunity, which has been lacking in the past. Members of the Massa-
chusetts Institute of Technology Women's Association will be present to
welcome you and your friends.
In connection with this a special effort was made by the class of
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e the ladies of the class which has bee
n helping welcome the
ing women served r Mildred E. Blodgett,
. Patten, Lillie C. Smith. Marion Hib-
atlhe Spread, and be m
Of our class the fo]lo<
Anna M. Cedarholm. Jai
bard Thanisch.
Miss Hunnewell, Miss Manning, Miss Wheeler, Miss Ruggles,
Miss Hosmer, and others were heard from, but could not arrange
to be present, chiefly on account of the rather short notice to prepare
to come from a distance.
Every one was asked to register in the Alumni Association Reg-
ister, and each member of '06 received one of the '06 reunion badges
on which to write his name. About forty from '06 were present.
The attendance from our class was very good, considering the lack
of advertisement. The Spread gives the best opportunity of any for
reunion during Commencement Week.
The class dinner was held at the Hotel Plaza, Columbus Avenue,
Tuesday, Commencement Day, at 5.45 p.m. The toastmaster was
Herbert A. Terrell. The guests were Mr. James P. Munroe, of the
Corporation, and Bursar Rand. Dean Burton was unable to be
present on account of sickness at home.
The count went round, and showed a total of seventy present.
The following Hst shows those who expected to be present: —
M. J. Ahem, C. L. Anson, H. J. Ball, L. N. Bent, O. B. Blackwell,
A. A. Blodgett, C. F. Brietzke, H. W. Brown, G. E. Bumap. G. W.
Burpee, E. S. Campbell, E. S. Chase, M. A. Coe, R. S. Clarke,
F. E. Dixon, E. C. Evans, W. F. Farley. H. L. Fletcher, H. V.
Fletcher, H. A. Frame, H. A. Ginsberg, P. K. Griffin, H. B. Hallo-
well, C. E. Hamilton. C. E. Hanson, C. W. Hawkes, M. W. Hayward,
A. T. Heywood, H. P. Hollnagel, C. M. Hutchins, H. O. C. Isen-
berg. A. H. Jannson, J. W. Johnson, C. L. Kasson, R. Kibbey,
B. W. Kendall, A. L. Lampie, J. T. Lawton, Jr., D. A. Loomis,
H. D. Loring, E. S. Manson, A. P. Mansfield, A. P. Mathesius,
J. H. McKeman. C. A. Mertiam. H. K. Merrow, W. N. Messenger,
J. E. L. Monaghan. C. W. Mowry, S. A. Nash, U. J. Nicholas,
J. F. Nonon. H. L. Ober, R. R. Patch. F. S. Phelps, F. W. Poor,
R. O. Reed, C. D. Richardson, R. W. Rose, W. L. Rowell, J. V.
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Santry, A. B. Sherman, Jr., A. L. Sherman, W. C. Spencer, E. C.
Sunton, E. C. Steinharter, A. W. Talbot, A. C. Taylor, H. A. Ter-
rell, K. E. Terry, Jr., F. J. Van Hook, T. G. Webber, H. S. Whiting,
M. G. Wight, S. C. Wolfe, D. M. Wood. Others were present.
Such a large number of fellows around one board made it seem
like old times at our undergraduate dinners. Mr. Rand was the
first guest to arrive. The fellows were, indeed, glad to see him again.
He was with us during the first part of the evening, later having to
be with the class of '93. In speaking of the Institute, Mr. Rand
touched upon its continued labors in behalf of the students, and said
his own work had become a work of love.
Mr. Munroe could not be with us during the early part of the
dinner, as his time was divided up between three dinners, the chief
of which was the celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of his
class, '82. Meanwhile the reports on the replies to the various por-
tions of the May letter were heard and business carried on.
Herbert S. Whiting gave a summary of the votes on the constitution
and the disposition of the ^275; also on the contributions.
The total number of replies received was 178. Of these, 155
voted in favor of the proposed constitution, i voted against it, and
22 gave no vote at all.
The vote on the disposition of the balance in the class treasury
was as follows: —
Forty-seven favored the first suggestion: to make it "a permanent
gift to Bursar Rand's Scholarship Fund for Needy Students." A
hundred and twenty-five favored the second suggestion: "To form
the nucleus of a fund to be raised by the class, the amount of
which shall be such that the annual interest yielded will be suffi-
cient to defray the current expenses of the class. The object of
this is to abolish in time class dues, and, when said fund is no
longer necessary for such use, the same shall be given to a scholar-
ship fund of the Institute. " One favored neither suggestion; and
four did not vote either way.
The voluntary contributions received up to the time of reporting
were as follows: ninety-four gave $1 each; one thoughtful one
gave ;^i.io; two gave $2 each; one member sent ^^3; two sent ^5 each;
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and one sent $io, enclosing a note stating that the money was to
be used, as was seen fit for the benefit of the class. The total amount
subscribed was S122.10. Parenthetically, the secretaries wish to
add here that contributions are still coming in, and up to the time
this account goes 10 press the following additional amounts have
been received: four sent Si each; one sent Si. 12; one sent 315.
The grand total at this date is S132.22. This will probably be in-
creased, as more replies are expected. The competition is srill open.
For additional information on the replies the reader is referred
to Section VIII. of these notes.
Joseph T, Lawton, Jr., made some explanatory remarks on the
constitution, showing why it was thought best not to include a special
article in the constitution, limiting the procedure for the first elections.
The Constitution was declared ratified, and the second method
of utilizing the fund approved.
It was the sense of those present that a committee on nominations
should be appointed by the toastmaster, with directions to report
to the resident secretary the names of candidates for class officers.
The following were appointed: Joseph T. Lawton, Jr., Anthony P.
Mathesius, Ralph R. Patch.
Angelo T. Heywood read a letter from Wallace R. Hall, now in
Porto Rico, and spoke of the helpfulness of the Review for keeping
in touch with each other and measuring one's progress. He asked
that members give careful attention to the letters sent to the class.
In accordance with the statement on the reply sheet of the May
letter, all the salary envelopes received were delivered to our class-
mate. Dean Burton, who carefully shuffled them, and delivered them
to a committee chosen by him to duly open them, tabulate the figures,
and prepare a report to be read at the dinner. Dean Burton ap-
pointed for this committee Utar James Nicholas, who prepared from
the returns the interesting chart of large size which he exhibited at
the dinner, and which is reproduced on another page in these notes.
The chart clearly shows that the particular salary- per year received
by the largest number of those who replied was $1,082. It is to be
observed that this is not the lump average, but shows clearly what is
the commonest salary received. The lowest amount received was
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$i44, and at that lime the highest one reported was £2,64.0. Quite
a number of replies came in too late for tabulation; and very recently
a batch which has been accumulating was opened, and revealed a
new high-water mark of $3,000 per year. Hurrah for 1906 !
Mr. Munroe came directly from his own class dinner, and brought
with him the thoughts of those who, having been out in active life
for twenty-five years, were now arrived at the time when they were
more or less settled in their directions of endeavor, and could look
back to see what had been the things worth while and of benefit to
them in their associations since graduation from the Institute.
He gave us the benefit of these thoughts, saying that the lifelong
friendships formed were the things which , in times of fail ure, brought
human sympathy and in times of success hearty congratulations,
and helped one on to higher endeavor.
Cheers followed, and songs were sung. Henry D. Loring replied
to a call for volunteer at the piano. After the "Stein Song," the
" New Cheer Song," " Dear Old M. I. T. " was given, and the fellows
came in strong on the chorus which follows: —
" Fight on, boys, we are cheering for you.
For we want you to win lo-dayi
i Do your best, we are all behind you,
• • And are wearing the red and gray.
^^^^^ Though the odds may be great against you,
^^^^1 Full of sturdy courage be;
^^^^^ And we'll raise a song of vicl'iy
For dear old M. I. T."
With cheers the fellows adjourned in a body to the Pops.
V. General Report on Finan^ of Reunion.— The following sum-
mary will give an idea for what the class money has been used: —
Printing of letter, constitution, envelopes, and slips fjo.oo
Envelopes and paper for same 11.00
Stenographer and clerical work 11.00
Telephone calls, postage, and miscellaneous expenses (about) . . 15.00
Total I38.0O
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When these bills have been paid, about $40 of the contributed
money will remain, to be promptly used for printing and sending
out to all members of the class the report of the First Annual Re-
union.
In printingthe Constitution, an error was made in Arricle X. It
read, "This fund shall be in the hands of three trustees who shall
hold office for three years, one elected every two years," and should
be corrected to read "... for three years, one elected every year."
VI. The Report of the Committee on Nominations for Class
Officers is as follows, and is to be sent in ballot form to all members
of the class: —
For Secretary
A. Benham (I.), of Boston.
T. Heywood (IIL), of Boston.
For Assistant Secretary
For Directors on the Execu-
tive Council
{I
I Harry W. Brown (VI.), of Roxbury.
I U. J. Nicholas (VI.), of Roxbury.
r R. E. Cranston (II.), of Providence, R.I.
J. N. McKernan (I.), of Boston.
R. R. Patch (I.), of Stoneham.
R. O. Reed (III.), of Maiden.
G. C. Simpson (I.), of Maiden.
H. A. Terrell (II.), of Newton.
F. J. Van Hook (I.), of Roxbury.
^ H. S. WnrriNG (VI.), of Roxbury.
f^ote for three,
M. A. CoE, of Medford.
C. L. Anson, of Boston.
T. L. Hinckley, of Columbus, Ohio.
H. C. Henrici, of Sabetha, Kan.
^ H. W. Nabstedt, of Boston.
^ote for three. One must be resident
of Boston.
Of the three men chosen as Directors on the Executive Council,
the one receiving the highest number of votes shall hold office for
three years, his term expiring June i, 19 10; the one receiving the
second highest number of votes will hold office for two years, his
term expiring June I, 1909; the one receiving the third highest num-
For Trustees -<
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ber of votes shall hold office for one year, his term expiring June t.
lary elected at this
The terms of the Secretary and Ass
time shall expire on June i, 1909.
Of the three men chosen as permanent fund trustees, the one
receiving the highest number of votes shall hold office for three years,
his term expiring June i, 1910; the one receiving the second highest
number of votes shall hold office for two years, his term expiring
June I, 1909; and the one receiving the third highest number of
votes shall hold office for one year, his tenn expiring June I, igo8.
The polls shall close September 1.
Joseph T. Lawton, Jr.,
Ralph R. Patch,
Anthony P. Mathesius,
Committee on Nominations.
VII. Concerntng Other Reunions— At M. I. T. alumni dinner,
Jan. 18, 1907, the following '06 members were present: —
Charles L. Anson, Thomas Gray Webber, Harry H. West,
Sylvester C. Wolfe, Angelo T. Heywood.
The following reunions have been noted: —
An alumni dinner of Pittsburgers was held in the spring.
In April the following card was sent out to those of the class of
1906 then at the Institute:—
" pow-wow "
To iboit of the Class of 1906 novj at the Institute:
In response to numerous request! from the members of "06 now at the
Institute that they meet together before the end of the school year, a com-
mittee has been appointed to arranjge for a "pow-wow" at the Technology
Oub. Two dates are offered, Monday, April 29, and Thursday, May 2,
preferably the former. The hour is 6.30 p.m. Price per place, not over
85 cents. Please indicate which date you would suggest. Your reply
should be mailed not later than Thursday night, April 25. Announcement
of date will be made by past card to those who reply.
Very truly yours,
c
Angelo T. Heywood,
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Twenty-eight men were present, and die courses were represented
as follows: —
Course I. Van Hook, H. D. Loring, Shedd, Dorsej, Chidester,
W. G. Waldo, Ranney.
Course II. Fuller, Wilkins, Tumbull.
Course III. Frame, Hallowell, Heywood.
Course IV. Moore.
Course V. Norton, Wilcox*.
Course VI. Blackwell, R. S. Clarke, Manson, C. D. Richardson,
A. B. Sherman, Jr., Whiting.
Course VIII. B. W. Kendall, Danash, Rowe.
Course XI. E. S. Chase.
Course XIII. R. L. Dyer.
VIII. Personal Notes. — ^^The following personal notes and re-
plies, not alphabetically arranged ^ received by the secretaries, give
an idea of the strenuous work and good times which the class of *o6
are enjoying: Robert H. Booth, who has been with the American
Telephone and Telegraph Company, Philadelphia, has gone west-
ward to take a position with the Republic Iron and Steel Co. in
Moline, 111. He has resigned from the office of secretary-treasurer
of the Technology Club of Philadelphia. All matter for the du^
may, for the present, be sent to Percy E. Tillson, '06, at 341 1 Wal-
nut Street, Philadelphia. — An account of Clarence E. Carter's wed-
ding, clipped from the Boston Sunday Globe of April 7, follows ^-^
Reading, April 6. — Miss Alice Sanders Kidder, daughter of William
Kidder, of 26 Lowell Street, was married this evening to Qarence Elmore
Carter, son of Adelbert Carter, of 19 Grand Street, at the home of the groom'i
parents, by Rev. Frank S. Hunnewell, pastor of the Congregational church,
the couple standing in a floral alcove. The wedding march was played hj
Miss Marion Flint, cousin of the groom. Miss Marjorie Ada McLeod,
niece of the bride, and gowned in white muslin, was a dainty ring-bearer.
The bride was gowned in white batiste, and wore a veil caught up with
orange blossoms. She carried bride roses. A reception, attended bj
seventy* five guests, followed, Mr. and Mrs. Carter being assisted in receive
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ing by their parents. The ushers were Master Carl F. Wiechmann, of
Reading, nephew of the bride, and the Masters Baker of Manchester- by-
the Sea, nephews of the groom. The home decorations were in white and
green.
To-morrow night Mr. and Mrs. Carter start for Schurtz, Nev., where
the former is employed as a civil engineer on the Oregon Short Line Rail-
road. He is a graduate of the Reading High School and the M. I. T.
— "Edward L. Mayberry and Llewellyn A. Parker wish to announce
that they have established an office for the practice of structural
steel and reinforced concrete engineering under the firm name of
Mayberry & Parker, with offices at 372-373 Pacific Electric Building,
Los Angeles, Cal." — H. W. Beers, who has been assistant in the Civil
Engineering Department, has taken a position with the Southern
Ferro Concrete Co., Atlanta, Ga. He is going to help build a subway
in Atlanta, and also other large reinforced concrete construction
work in Georgia. — Atwood E. Rippey (IIL) came east from San
Diego to Boston early in the summer. — Stanley M. Udale broke both
the Technology and New England Intercollegiate Athletic Associa-
tion records in the 2-mile at the Worcester meet this spring, the time
being 9 minutes, 52J seconds at Worcester, Mass. E. H. Lorenz,
'05, had previously held Tech's record at 10 minutes, 2o| seconds,
while O. N. Bean, of Brown, had held the New England Inter-
collegiate Athletic Association record at 1 0 minutes, 3I seconds. The
American collegiate record is held by A. Grant, of Pennsylvania, at
9 minutes, 27 Jseconds. — The following was clipped from the New-
ton (Mass.) Circuit of April 20, 1907: —
Wallace R. Hall, of Winchester Street, N«wton Highlands, a graduate of
the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, class of 1906, has been called
to Porto Rico to take charge of extensive engineering operations.
— C. A. Merriam (11.) is reported 10 be with a shoe manufacturing
concern on Congress Street, Boston, — Wier Louis Rowell, who was
with B. F. Sturtevant & Co., Hyde Park, is now a real estate dealer.
Address. Swampscott, Mass. — The following concerning one of our
s clipped from the Boston Herald o( April 12, 1907: —
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Tired of the pleasures of society, Joseph, son of Professor Thomas Dwight
of the Harvard Medical College, has become a monk.
He entered the Trappist Monastery of Our Lady of the Valley at Lonsdale,
RJ., April I.
Although but twenty-one years of age, young Dwight has given much
reflection on the matter, and after a consultation with his spiritual director,
the Rev. Thomas L Gasson, S. J., president of Boston College, he announced
his intention. His decision did not meet with any opposition from his
parents.
His life at the monastery will be one of a recluse. Silence is mandatory
among the Trappists, with the exception of the morning salutation, " Me-
mento mori."
The Trappist 's day is spent in tilling the soil or in other laborious work.
At night he retires to his hard couch, arising at the stroke of midnight to
spend three hours in prayer. One of the most notable features of the
Trappist's life is that each day each monk must dig a part of the grave
he is to occupy.
Young Dwight was formerly a student at Technology, but left the Insti-
tute before the completion of his course to enter the employ of Houghton,
Mifflin Company with whom he remained a year. A severe illness com-
pelled him to give up his position, and on his recovery he decided to devote
his life to religion.
— Guy Ruggles (IIL) came home on a month's vacation about the
first of July. — ^The number of marriages and engagements announced
is almost bewildering; and the secretaries have all they can do to
approximately keep track of the happy festivities. The following
list of marriages and engagements was received by wireless: A. E.
Wells, R. H. Booth, Walter B. ClifFord, H. C. Merriam, L. G.
Christy, Stuart C. Coey, Charles LeBaron Casson, Dan Adams.
— J. C. Kinnear was married Thursday, June 20, to Miss Bertha
Harvey Clarke, of Peabody. They have gone to Goldfield, Nev.,
where Kinnear is to work. Guy Ruggles on his way east, through
Salt Lake City, visited the Mormon Temple, and there on the
visitors' book spied the names of " Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Kinnear, of
Massachusetts." — On May 16, Michael J. Gibbons, Jr., wrote in
part: "Have been enjoying all the hard work belonging to an un-
usually prosperous year. Only about twenty-eight more bachelor
days for me, and have no regrets on that score." — A. W. Talbot, '06,
is reporter on the Providence Journal. — During Commencement
week Robert Dean (VI.) was in town from Philadelphia. — C. J.
Rich was on from New York at thistime, and Knapp came up from
Pittsburg. — Edmund S. Campbell (IV.) took his Master's degree in
Architecture in June. — Colby Dill likewise received his in Industrial
Chemistry. — R. T. C. Jackson received his Master's degree in
Architecture in June. He has been troubled with a severe attack
of malaria, and is now down in Maine regaining strength. — During
the spring of '07 it was reported that W. H. Foster, who has been
with the heavy arrillety at Fort Warren, Mass., went to Kentucky
to take the examination for an advanced appointment. He passed
with very high standing, and then asked for fifteen days' leave of
absence immediately after the examination. Several months have
passed, and he has not appeared since. — Shirley P. Newton, who is
with the Sherwin-Williams Paint Company, writes from Cleveland,
Ohio: "Fred Moore, Cleveland, Ohio, was with "06 a couple of years
ago. Haven't seen his name in the Review. C. B. Morey, '05, of
the Larkin Soap Company, Buffalo, N.Y., hasn't forgotten Com-
pany C. Heisinacrackcompanyof the 74th N. Y. N. G. They are
going to the Jamestown 'Imposition' to 'drill for the ladies.'"
Newton adds, "Don't for^t to give us a report of the dinner." —
Mark H. Place, who is with the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Railway, writes from Fallon, Mont: "Was made a resident engineer
March i, and have ten miles covered with teams and work. I can
hardly leave to go to Boston in June." — R. B. Sarratea was heard
from in May. Address, General Delivery, Clifton, Ariz. — One
member writes, "I find that, while the four years as an under-
graduate may be the 'happiest years of our lives,' the year follow-
ing graduation may be a mighty close second." — Daniel Adams,
married April 27 to Anna Rhodora Gibson, Wellesley Hills.
Will reside in Methuen, Mass., after June 1, — Owedis M. Chuchian,
with the Hudson Company of New York City; residence, 153 East
27th Street, New York City, N.Y.— Leavitt N. Bent left for Joplin,
Mo., the first week in June, to take position as chemist in a dyna-
mite works, — Charles F. Breitzke is in experimental work on
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filtration, Bureau of Chief Engineer. Department Water Supply,
Gas, and Electricit)', City of New York. Since graduation his
occupation has been as follows: June to October, 1906, temporary
assistant engineer, New York Board of Water Supply; October to
January, 1907, in charge of construction of Mt. Kisco reservoirs;
January to April, with Hazen and Whipple, on statistical and ex-
perimental work on aeration of water; since the last part of April
has been employed in experimental work on determining best
method of filtering the present Croton supply. New York City. —
George W. Burpee at present is resident engineer on construction
of power house at East Bridgewater, and underground con-
duit system in Brockton, for the Edison Electric Illuminating Com-
pany of Brockton. — Louis L. Booth writes from Geneseo, N.Y. ; " At
present writing, am superintending the erection of some buildings.
All my classmates seem to have had the sense to keep away Irom
here."— Sidney T. Carr writes from Pittsburg, Pa.: "J. J. Car-
tagena, who was out here, has gone to his home in Porto Rico. The
rest of the '06 crowd are still here." — Henty R, Carruth writes: "I
am engaged. This may be information or ancient history, according
to the person seeing it. The lady is Miss Letitia M. McManus. of
Dorchester, Mass. The announcement appeared in the Boston
papers late in October last." — Earl G. Christy writes: "Am coming
East to find a partner. Girls are all married or going to be. Will be
in Boston, July 10-24. This is first visit to the East in two years." —
Robert Sidney Clark writes from 319 Howard Street, San Francisco,
Cal. : "Am enjoying life as best I may, all by my 'wild lone,' and am
incidentally lending my moral support to breaking the numerous
strikes here. You call me a 'scab'? Well, perhaps, but then. —
Edwin Frank writes: "C. S. Pierce, familiarly known as 'Chad.' —
he of the C. S. Rice Benevolent Association — is stationed at Janes-
ville. Wis., on the Chicago & Northwestern Railway, on second
track work. The address is 302 Centre Street, Janesville, Wis."
— George P. Guernsey, who has been assistant in the Civil Engineer-
ing Department at Tech, is now at Glendive, Mont., being junior
Engineer, United States Reclamarion Sen'ice, located on the "Lower
Yellowstone Project." — Wallace R. Hall writes; " Yrizarry is on the
transmission line. Cartagena is con-
to install the electrical machinery. "-
have been several of our classmate
Academy. Maxheld graduated, Kelly n
will
has left the Simc
and is now acting
Manufacturing Ct
Roben Hursh wr
of Empire Zinc Company in Republic of M.
mine examinations, and operation of Mexican
here in a couple of months
. E. Hovey writes: "There
t the United States Naval
iigned. Clay died, Smith, W..
H. S. Hubbel) writes: "W. B. Clifford, ■06,
ids Manufacturing Company, Fitchburg, Mass.,
s assistant superintendent with the T. R. Almond
ipany, 83 Washington Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. —
ind engineer
ore buying,
propel '
" AssistanI
: Company of Denver
nd Ne^
York. Mexico for
immy Holmes at A. S. & R.
at A. S. & R. Smelter, Valar-
n Mine, Bisbee, Arizona." —
Lehigh University
of the
Ishpem-
A. H. Keleher
39th Street and Broadway,
Empire Zir
mine; suits me in every respect.
Smelter, Aguascalientes, Al. Stephe
dena. Hank Mears at Copper Qi
F. R. Ingalsbe has been instructor
the past year, but has not yet decided to
small salary. After June I, 1907, his mail address will bi
ing. Mich., care of Cleveland-ClifFs Ir
writes from "Palisade Court," comer
New York City: "Intended being present at feed. Vacation comes
June 1-15. Find it necessary to spend same in Washington, partly
because of New England L. A. Convention. If you want more
news of me, ask Coey. Make him tell 'watermelon story'
at the dinner." — E. D. McCain writes from Winnipeg, Canada:
"A stranger in a strange land. No classmate within 500 miles,
Hope to return to God's country some day." — Richard V. McKay
writes from care of Pennsylvania Steel Company, Lebanon, Pa.:
"Am learning the steel business. Serving lime in the various de-
partments, getting lots of experience working in draughting room,
handling gangs of 'Hunky' laborers, putting in 24, 30,36 hour shifts,
watching and doctoring our large blast furnace, which goes on the
bum on an average of once in three weeks." — C. S. Peirce (L), '06,
is busy getting things in shape for contractors on some second track
and yard work. He writes from Janesville, Wis., care of L. J.
Putnam, assistant engineer, Chicago & Northwestern Railway:
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''Can't send you any com until pay-day, about June 3, as had a
serious operation on head about four months ago. Am just over it,
and at work again, so you can see that the sponduliz aren't plentiful.
Will send it near the first of June, so keep me on die roll." — Mark H.
Place writes from Milton, Rock G>unty, Wis., "Can find no class-
mate in this section of the State." — G. H. Rug^es writes from Great
Falls, Mont., "I will be in Boston about July i, on a month's vaca-
tion."— ^A. L. Stephens writes: "Tommy Holmes is in Aguasca-
lientes, and is playing bear very fervently to a Mexican senorita.
Watch developments." — ^William H. P. Wright writes from Gabriels,
N.Y., " I have been very sick up here at the sanatorium since I was
forced to leave old Tech in February, 1906; and am still in a critical
condition." — Charles G. Loring writes, from care Perier et Cie., 5
Rue de Provence, Paris, France, "There are three of us here,
Mann, Lebenbaum, and self, all IV., and all studying like hell; like
hell we are."
IX. The following changes of address have been received since
the April issue of the Review: —
M. J. Ahem, Boston College, Boston, Mass. — C. L. Anson
(XIII.), 127 Newbury Street, Boston, Mass. — J. I. Banash, Under-
writer Laboratories, 382 Ohio Street, Chicago, 111. — Ray Barber
has returned from the West, and is going into his father's optical
business. Both he and Mrs. Barber had malaria. Mrs. Barber
is now in Adirondacks, convalescing. — Harold W. Beers is with
the Southern Ferro Concrete Company, Atlanta, Ga. — Robert H.
Booth (II.), Republic Iron and Steel Company, Moline, 111., 702 5th
Avenue. — Harry W. Brown (II.), draughtsman, Lockwood, Greene
& Co., 93 Federal Street, Boston, Mass. — G. E. Bumap (IV.), 116
Harvard Street, Newtonville, Mass. — George W. Burpee (I.), engi-
neer with Westinghouse, Church, Kerr & Co., 10 Bridge Street,
New York, N.Y.— Robert S. Clark (XIII.), 319 Howard Street, San
Francisco, Cal. — ^Walter B. Clifford (II.), assistant superintendent
T. R. Almond Manufacturing Company, Brooklyn, N.Y. — R. E.
Cranston, 815 Banigan Building, Providence, R.I. — ^William J.
Deavitt (III.), mining engineer, Munro Iron Mining Company,
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Iron River, Mich. — Theodore A. Dissel (11.) is doing telephone
construction work for the Consolidated Car Healing Company, and
is located at 197 Liberty Street, Newburg, N.Y. — Edward M.
Eliot. East 950 Nora Avenue. Spokane, Wash. — Edward B. Evans.
formerly of Maiden, is engaged in structural work in Johnson City,
Tenn.— G. R. Guernsey, Glendive. Mont.— Wallace R. Hall (I.)
is in Porto Rico with the San Juan Light and Transit Company. San
Juan, Porto Rico. — Carroll A. Farwell, engineering aid, care U.S.
R. S.. Buford. N.D.— Henry B. Hallowell, Boston & Montana
Copper Company, Great Falls, Mont. — Alfred R. Heckman, Gras-
selli Chemical Company, 347 Marshall Street, Elizabeth, N.J. —
George F. Hobson, 22 Pearson Street, Long Island City, N.Y., with
Alben F. Bancroft (III.), '07. — H. O. C. Isenberg (IL), Proposition
Department, Stone & Webster, 8+ State Street, Boston, Mass.
Residence, 31 Newbury Street, Boston. — R. D. Kelley, office E. M.
W., Vandalia Station, Logansport, Ind. — James William Kidder
(VI.). Holyoke, Mass.— Clarence E. Lasher (VI.), North Adams
Gas Company, North Adams, Mass.— E. S. Manson (VI.), i Dur-
ham Street, Boston, Mass.— Joseph N. McKeman, draughtsman and
transitman with New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad,
Room 444, South Station, Boston, Mass. — Miss Eleanor M.Manning,
draughtsman, whose specialty is interior decoration, is at present
at 287 South Street, Morristown, N.J., in charge of some alterations
that are being made on a house there. — H. Meats went to Boise,
Ida., on a report, and is now in Portland, Ore. — Harry C. Merriam
(V.) is with the A. V. Plant, Leadvilie, Col.— L. F. Mesmer, 158
North Main Street, Los Angeles, Cal. — A. Neale, care Spencer
Kellogg Company, Buffalo, N.Y.— Sherley P. Newton (V,). assistant
chemist, Sherwin-Williams Paint Company, Cleveland, Ohio. —
Miss J. B. Patten (VII.), Carver Hill Farm, South Natick. Mass.—
Henry R. Patterson (II. ), in charge of mechanical testing de-
partment, Trenton Iron Company, Trenton, N.J. — J. H. Polhemus,
Carthage. Mo.— Edward M. Read, Jr., 53 Irving Place, New York,
N.Y.— Robert Ware Rose (XIII.), real estate dealer, 3 Orchard
Circle, Clifton, Mass.— Charles Dana Richardson (VI.), electrical
engineer with Underwriters' Laboratories (Boston office. Wire
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Inspection Bureau). — J. A. Root (III.)> IndeGold Mining Company,
Inde, Mex. — Arthur W. Talbot (VI.), reporter and special Sunday
Auto writer, Providence Journal Company, Providence, R.I., to
which place he moved in November, '06. — A. S. Thomas (II.)» m
Stevens Street, Lowell, Mass. — Stanley M. Udale, 11 Birch Grove,
Ealing Common, London, Eng. — Varian, Morene, Ariz. — C. E.
Warren, 109 South Spring Avenue, La Grange, 111. — ^N. A. White,
310 North 6th Street, Camden, N.J. — Malcolm G. Wight (I.),
transitman with W. W. Wight, C.E., Wellesley Hills, Mass. —
Dana M. Wood (I.), hydrographic aid. United States Geological
Survey, 6 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass. — Harold E. Young (VI.),
care district manager. Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph
Company, Augusta, Ga. — The roll of the class is not yet complete.
There is quite a list of lost, strayed, and stolen members who have
not yet been located. Please help the secretaries find them.
X. The following members have been located by the secretaries
since the last issue of the Review: —
Morse B. Ashmore, electrical engineering department. Twin
City Rapid Transit Company, Minneapolis, Minn. — J. H. Cady,
Peabody & Stearns, 53 State Street, Boston, Mass. — H. C. Chapin
(XL), Columa, Mex. — L. J. T. Decary, architectural draughts-
man, 382 Centre Street, Montreal, P.Q. — S. E. Gideon, M. I. T.,
Boston, Mass. — J. T. Gilmer, 210 West 72d Street, New York
City, N.Y. — Robert B. Gregson, 160 Andover Street, Lowell, Mass.
— J. Francis Haley, North American Lead Company, miners and
smelters of lead, nickel, and cobalt; mines and works, Frederic-
ton, Mo. — Jerome G. Harrison, 416 Sdmson Building, Los Angeles,
Cal. — E. Leander Higgins, 120 Exchange Street, Portland, Me. —
Ralph Hayden (III.), West Anaconda Copper Company, Box 362,
Anaconda, Mont. — Robert Howe (VI.), assistant in electrical de-
partment and distribudon, Boston Consolidated Gas Company, All-
ston, Mass. — Miss Mary P. Hunnewell, Wellesley, Mass. — E. R.
Hyde, Fore River Ship and Engine Company, Fore River, Mass.
— Love joy (II.), New Haven, Conn. — Robert F. Luce, aid. Coast and
Geodedc Survey, Washington, D.C. May 27 reported on United
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steamship " Bache," surveying on coast of Porto Rico, — J. S.
McGregor, Livingston Hall, Colorado University, assistant under
Professor Wilson. — C. A. Merriam (II.), 134 St, Botolph Street,
Boston, Mass. — W. N, Messenger, 148 West Foster Street, Melrose,
Mass. — Howard Leslie Obear (VL1, 107 Warren Avenue, Boston,
Mass. In automobile business in Park Square, Boston. — Ralph O.
Reed, 517 Franklin Street, Melrose Highlands, Mass. With Mai-
den & Melrose Gaslight Company and Maiden Electric Company. —
Arthur T. Remick, 323 West 77th Street, New York, N,Y.— Ralph
C. Sprague (XL), with father in grain business, South Framingham,
Mass. — Ralph G. Stebbins, 60 Congress Street, Boston, Mass. —
Mrs. Marion Hibbard Thanisch, 151 Park Street, West Roxbury,
Mass.— R. C. Thayer, Goldfield, Nev.— Harry H, West, Room 23,
Journal Building, 268 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., contracting
work, especially glazed tile, arches, and domes. — Malcolm G. Wight,
Wellesley Hills, Mass. — A. M, Winslow, 2 16 Lincoln Street, Worces-
ter, Mass. — Dana M. Wood, 6 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass.
XI. On the Part of the Secretanes. — It is up to the members of
our class to make a point of hunting up the house or ofEcers of any
Technology Club they are near or pass, in order that they may know
where is the Technology rendezvous. This is the proper thing
to do, whether or not they expect to join the club. For members
inter-club membership cards are approved by almost all, and help
in obtaining the guest friendship privileges when one is travelling.
Percy E. Tillson, 3411 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, writes on June
16 as follows: —
I was very glad to get your letter and hear of the good time at the reunion,
even if I could not get up there myself. Terrell was with us Thursday
night, and we all enjoyed his visit and his news of the '"Stute." If you hear
of any more "06 men coming through Philly, I hope you will tell them to
look us up, and also let us know that they are coming. We appreciated
your thou ghtfuin ess in letting us know that Terrell was coming. We have
been very fortunate in seeing fellows on their way through town, and we
hope that it will keep up. Do you know of any '07 men who are coming
down here ? As you suggested, it would not be a bad stunt for us to look
them up, Roben Booth (II.), '06, who was sectetary of the Tech Club of
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PhSadelphia, has gone to Moline, III., with the Republic Iron and Steel
Company. I am afraid that is all the news that Philadelphia can send to
you at present. Dean, Powell, and Taylor all want to be remembered to
jrou.
One member of our class suggested that '06 have a special repre-
sentative in each alumni association in the country to look out for
our men who may pass by. In various parts of the country the fellows
are coming together. Small colonies are just as helpful as large ones.
In a recent issue of The Technology Review an article entitled
"Recruits" was published. The secretaries have noticed several
instances of activity among our classmates in helping to bring into
touch with the Institute such young people as are seeking the kind of
education which the Institute aims to give. Let us see more of this
good work.
The following clipping recently taken from die Boston Evening
Transcript on the salaries of some of the Lawrence Scientific School
graduates will be of interest in so far as it is possible to make a
comparison of the figures with the returns shown on our salary chart:
HARVARD UNIVERSmr
What the Graduates of the Lawrence Scientific School are Doing
Professor H. L. Smith, '83, chairman of the division of mining and metal-
lurgy, has been in correspondence with the graduates of the Lawrence
Scientific School in mining and metallurgy with regard to the work in
which they have been engaged and their earnings since graduation. Letters
were sent to every man who had been at work a year.
From 1897, when the first man was graduated, to 1905, 38 men received
the degree of S.B. in mining and metallurgy. In addition, five gradu-
ates of the college completed the work of the mining program, and are
rated as graduates of the division. Deducting five men who have never
gone into mining work, as well as three members of the class of 1905 who
were engaged in graduate study during the year 1905-06, leaves 35 men
who are employed in mining and metallurgy. Of these, information has
already been received from 25. This information may be summarized
in the following table: engaged in mining, 23; engaged in metallurgy, i;
engaged in teaching metallurgy, i; superintendents of mines, 11. Average
earnings first year after graduation, ^78; average earnings of men who
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461
'- been out two years, ^1,456; average earnings a
three years, fi,i>oo; average present age, 2S yi
ings per annum, I2.387.
1 who have been
XII. Lelteri.—Roben Sidney Clark ^
Dtar Classmalt.—M the ye;
nearly time for the first reuni
loose on an unprotected and u
time that I paused in my mad
ings. As some of the members of thi
employ of the Sullivan Machinery Col
and with said company 1 have been ev
s. "907-
has rolled around, and ii is getting to be
n of the greatest class that Tech ever let
suspecting world, 1 think it may be about
rareer, and gave an account of my wander-
probably know, I entered the
in the latter part of last June,
;. During the first six months
L
t the Qaremont (N.H.) factory of the concern, at the end of whici
time I was detailed as a committee of one to uphold the dignity of '06, and
incidentally help represent the company on the Pacific Coast.
I had a most delightful trip out here, taking about eight days on the road,
stopping off at various points to visit friends. Spent a couple of days at
Grand Rapids, Mich., where I called on Ed, otherwise known to his inti-
mates as "Gloomy," Chandler, and he and I went over the old days, our
thesis, and sundry subjects together. Friend Gloomy seemed to be in
somewhat of a more cheerful mood than of old, and, needless to say, my
visit with him was very pleasant and by all means too short. As it was,
however, my company gave me a call for overstaying my furlough when 1
reached Chicago, whereupon I had to go into a lengthy explanation of my
whereabouts, all of which ended amicably for all concerned.
After having done a rapid hike across country, and having been in the
city of the Golden Gate for some time, eating mud in large cartloads from
this "beautiful" city's "beautiful" streets, waiting in the same mud up to
my knees, more or less, riding on cars run by one of the crumbiest companies
on the face of the green earth, I at last got out on the road, and began to
enjoy life. Had a most delightful trip atnongst the gold mines of Placer
and Nevada Counties, where I had my first experience as a miner,
running a rock drill in the bottom of a wet shaft, enjoying a veritable rain-
storm underground.
Since then I have spent my time roaming through various parts of the
State, my last trip being down through the San Joaquin Valley and up
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through Mother Lode country. That was the finest trip I have had yet^
as the country was at its best, it being not yet time for the hot days, when
the thermometer stands at umpty degrees in the shade for weeks at a time.
Thanks be that I timed my trip well.
I have hardly seen a familiar face since I came West. Ran across Harry
Yonder Horst rather unexpectedly one day some months ago, and have
seen him several times since, but aside from him I have not seen a soul
I ever knew at the old school.
It makes me sad to think of all the good times the fellows will have at
the reunion, but perhaps I may get with one or two others on that date,
and try to make up for inability to be with the bunch. You may be sure
that my thoughts will be with the boys on the evening of the Pop Concert,
for I still cherish fond memories of the time we had on the same occasion
last year.
I have been receiving the Review regularly, and certainly hope I shall
never have to be without it, as it is about the only means I have of keeping
any tabs on the rest of the good old gang.
When the boys are gathered around the festive board, and services in
the "chapel" have been duly and properly conducted, just let them pause
a moment and give one passing thought to those who are forced to cut the
exam. Be sure they would gladly be present, and conduct themselves as
true Knights of the Hammer and Tongs and ** Sons of the Engine Deck,"
but they are forced by grim circumstances to be elsewhere, and can only
be present in the spirit. But, if they are there in the proper spirit, the spirit
of Tech and the class of 1906, they will be doing their duty, it seems.
Here^s to the banner Class of the banner School,
The Class that sure did tricks »
That in work or pleasure*s bound to rule, —
Here's now to Nineteen-Six.
in memoriam
Thomas Leo Gillis.
Merrick Eugene Vinton, Jr., III.
Necrology
463
NECROLOGY
L
GUV WARNER EASTMAN, 0+
Guy Warner Eastman, '04, was instantly killed on May 17, 1907,
by being struck by a train at the Back Bay Station in Boston. The
funeral services were held at his home in Allston, Professors Goodwin,
Wendell, and Noyes, and Mr. L. M. Emerson,' 04, acting as pall-
bearers. He was interred at Norwich, Conn. His sad death was
an inexpressible shock and a cause of deepest sorrow to his associates
and students at the Institute and to his classmates.
He was the son of Major Frank F. Eastman, U.S.A., and of
Susan Colby Eastman, and was born at Lawrence, Mass., on
Oct. 7, 188 1. He was educated in the schools 'of ihat city,
and in those of Vancouver, Wash. He passed the examinations
for admission to the Institute in 1899. Instead of entering im-
mediately, he spent one year in the Philippine Islands, at Manila,
where he was employed in the Quartermaster's Department. He
entered the Institute in October, 1900, where he pursued the Course
in Physics. He was prominent in the affairs of his class, being
vice-president of it and a member of the editorial boards of the
Tech and Technique. Shortly after his graduation in June, 1904,
he accepted a position as assistant physicist in the Bureau of Stand-
ards at Washington. In December of thai year he married Miss
Charlotte Fuller, of Norwich, Conn. In October, 1905, he resigned
his position at the Bureau, and returned to the Institute with the
appointment of Research Associate in Physical Chemistry. During
the year following he completed an investigation on the Conduc-
tivity of Aqueous Solutions at High Temperatures, which was
assisted by the Carnegie Institution, and which is now being pub-
lished by it. In October, 1906, he was appointed Instructor in
Physics and also Austin Fellow of the Institute, under the arrange-
ment that he devote one-half of his time to the instruction in general
physics and the remainder to advanced work for the degree of
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Doctor of Philosophy; and at the time of his death he had made
good progress upon the thesis required for that degree.
He was a man of such clearness of mind, human sympathy, and
interest in teaching that he made a most efficient teacher. More-
over, his devotion to science and aptitude for research work justi-
fied the prediction that he would become a successftil investigator.
His personality was, too, an inspiration to all those with whom
he was associated. By his death the Institute therefore loses one
of the most promising of the younger members of its staff.
A. A. NoYES, '86.
Book Reviews
465
BOOK REVIEWS
THE TECHNOLOGY ARCHITECTURAL RECORD, VOLUME I., NUMBER t
This latest publication of the Institute of Technology is to be
issuedquarterly by thcM.I.T. Architectural Society, and is "devoted
to the study of architecture and to the welfare of the Department
of Architecture of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology."
As stated in the announcement, this first number "includes the
information given formerly in the circular of the Department of
Architecture." In addition to this it devotes about sixteen pages
to an account of the growth and work of the society, to illustra-
tions of various designs which have received awards, and to datf
concerning the various competitions for the Rotch scholarship and
other prizes. These, with a batch of alumni notes, make up a
number interesting to all Institute men as well as to men engaged
in the profession of architecture; and the typographical work is so
admirable that the quarto pamphlet, bound in a beautiful shade of
buff, is a delight 10 the eye and a credit to the management of the
society as well as to the printer. The managing editor is Professor
H. W. Gardner, and the Publication Committee is made up of
Messrs. W. Soule, R. T. C. Jackson, and W. F. Dolke, Jr.
The Review welcomes most cordially this addition to the publi-
cations of the Institute, and feels confident that the Record will be
of great benefit, not only to the Architectural Department, but to
the Institute as a whole.
TECHNIQUE, IQOD
Ttchni^uf, the scramble for the first copies of which b a recog-
nized feature of Junior Week, is the usual handsome annual of
about four hundred pages, with many illustrations, some of them
crude, but most of them of a high order of merit.
This year's issue is dedicated to Mr. Frank H. Rand, the popular
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Bursar of the Institute, and the frontispiece is a very excellent por-
trait of him. As usual, the fraternity emblems and lists of members
occupy a prominent place, and these, together with the organization
of the various Institute social activities and the athletic data, form
a permanent record of considerable value.
The four class histories are amusing, the ''Grinds" deal discreetly
with the foibles of certain members of the instructing staflF and
more bluntly with the eccentricities of undergraduates, and in
^'Statistics" fact and fiction are, as usual, cleverly mingled.
While Technique is always of very high excellence as compared
with other college annuals, this year's issue seems to show evidence
of some haste in compilation.
The Technology Review
OCTOBER, 1907
A PLEA FOR THE IMAGINATIVE ELEMENT IN
TECHNICAL EDUCATION
There is strong reason for the belief held, with few excep-
tions, by our ablest university presidents that an institute of
technology should be essentially a graduate school, in the
same rank with schools of law and of medicine. For many
years the best law schools have recruited their students from
the graduates of colleges, and some of the leading medical
schools have adopted the same principle. It has been felt
that no amount of purely technical knowledge can replace
the advantages of a broader culture and the better under-
standing of the affairs of the world which its possession
implies. We need not pause to discuss here the relative
educational value of science and the humanities, though this
subject is touched upon in a later paragraph. Such weighing
of one subject against another is not now relevant: we are
concerned merely with the fact that students who have spent
time enough to acquire a large amount of information of
broad range are certain to have the advantage of those who
have spent less time in acquiring less information of
narrow range.
It is probable that the average member of a technological
school is in more danger of a narrow outlook than any other
class of students. In a large percentage of cases he has
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rejoiced from boyhood in a mechanical turn of mind, which
has concentrated his attention on engines and machinery and
the splendid achievements of modem engineering. Happy
is the boy whose career is thus plainly foreshadowed. For
him life is sure to be worth living, and the dangers of idleness
may be ignored. But this very interest, in direct proportion
to its intensity, is almost certain to lead to a neglect of other
opportunities. The absorbing beauties of machine con-
struction and design so completely occupy the boy's mind
that they hinder a view of the greater world. He cannot be
expected to perceive that a knowledge of the details of his
chosen profession should not suffice to satisfy his ambition.
He does not yet know that to become a great engineer he
should cultivate not merely his acquaintance with the
details of construction, but in no less degree his breadth of
view and the highest powers of his imagination.
The greatest advances, whether in engineering, in pure
science, in art, or in any other field, arise as mental pictures,
at first uncertain as to details, but subsequently clear and
distinct, requiring only an application of text-book methods
to give them tangible form. It is in the conception of the
picture, and not simply in the execution of the project it
embodies, that the truly great engineer must excel. The
mere dreamer never succeeds in bringing the confused and
nebulous image to a sharp and definite focus. Lacking a
substantial basis of knowledge, or otherwise failing to possess
those subtle qualities which the realization of a splendid
dream implies, he never gives walls or foundations to his
castles in Spain. But practical ability to execute the design
can never replace the design itself. The picture must be
conceived and made visible to others before the work of
construction can begin. Once the design has been trans-
ferred to paper and its fundamental principles made clear,
Imaginative Element in Technical Education 469
an army of artisans, possessed of the skill required for its
execution, can easily be found. It should be the purpose of
the Institute to contribute to the world the largest possible
proportion of men capable of conceiving great projects and
the smallest possible proportion of men whose ambition can
be completely satisfied by the work of executing them; and
the means adopted to accomplish this end should be such as
to improve the work of every graduate, including those who
may be unfitted by nature for the greater tasks to which I
have referred.
Perhaps it should be remarked at this point that what is
ordinarily called invention, as applying particularly to ma-
chinery, is not alone considered here. A great engineer is
not necessarily a great inventor, in this limited sense of the
word. He may depend upon others to furnish the materials,
whether perfected machinery or the simple brick or stone,
copper or glass, with which he builds. It is for him to group
them in such a way as to accomplish an advance, by securing
greater economy in the industrial ans, by raising an archi-
tectural structure that shall benefit every occupant or casual
observer, by facilitating transportation to such a degree as
to revolutionize the conditions of daily life.
It would thus seem to be evident that a technological school
can by no means afford to underestimate the need of broad-
ening the view and cultivating the imagination of its students.
What agencies, we may then ask, would best contribute to
this end ? It goes without saying that technical education
must be the principal work of the school. Is it possible,
in view of the heavy demands brought about by the rapid
development of engineering, to give all necessary instruction
in technical subjects, and also to extend the student's oudook
upon the world and to develop his imaginative power?
I believe that three means contributing toward the
accomplishment of this result should be considered: —
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1 . As a probable development of the future, the require-
ment of at least two years of general college work for en-
trance.
2. As a partial alternative under existing conditions, the
allotment of as much time as can be spared to general studies
in the Institute's curriculum, and the creation of new oppor-
tunities, outside of the regular work, for developing the social
and cultural sides of the student.
3. As essential needs under all circumstances:
(a) Insistence upon the paramount importance of funda-
mental principles, as distinguished from specific facts and
technical details.
(b) The fullest possible recognition and use of the educa-
tional value of science, both in its cultural aspects and in
the means it affords of developing the reasoning powers and
the constructive imagination.
Let us consider these points in the above order: —
I. It may be taken for granted that the progress of en-
gineering will cause more and more difficulty in providing
suitable technical instruction in a four years' course. Al-
though I believe this difficulty can be partly met by giving
less time to the mere acquirement of knowledge and more to
practice in the solution of new problems, it is evidently no
simple matter to reconstruct the curriculum on this basis.
The development of the turbine engine, for example,
must be recognized in the course of instruction. Its adequate
treatment, however, demands time, which can be had only
by eliminating other instruction. So with the theory of
alternating current machinery, the phenomena of radio-
activity, and many other subjects of recent development.
All must find place in the curriculum, which accordingly
becomes more and more difficult and condensed. The in-
creasing entrance requirements tend to shift the more elemen-
Imaginative Element in Technical Education 471
tary mathematical courses from the Institute to the pre-
paratory school, and the same may be said of other subjects.
The inevitable tendency is, therefore, for the purely techni-
cal courses to crowd out other work. At Sibley College
this process has eliminated even modem languages from the
curriculum. At the Institute political economy, English
literature and composition, history, modem languages, and
business law are retained, and successful effons have been
made to provide for much general reading through the adop-
tion of requirements for summer work.
It may be expected, then, that the future wilt see the best
of the technological schools requiring part, at least, of an
ordinary college course for entrance. Such a result is ear-
nestly to be desired, in view of the better and broader educa-
tion rendered possible by such means. The technological
schools may then devote themselves to professional studies,
though pure science should always play a very imponant
part in their work, and every effort should be made to realize
and develop the more truly educational possibilities of the
instruction. The rapid increase in the number of college
graduates at the Institute, and the establishment of a three
years' course for them, leading to an M.S. degree, are signi-
ficant signs of the times.
2. We are told, however, that the average student is not
in a position to spend six or eight years, after leaving the
preparatory school, in obtaining an education. Without
attempting to question the truth of this assenion, the analo-
gous case of the medical schools seems to indicate that room
might now be found for one or two technological schools
requiring two years of college work for entrance. Never-
theless, I do not favor the immediate adoption of such a
policy by the Institute. Further experience will show
whether so radical a departure is essential. For the present
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we may consider the ordinary course limited to four years,
and inquire whether it is possible to improve it in any con-
siderable degree.
It may be hoped that the successful efforts made by the
Faculty to retain a considerable number of general studies
will be followed by an attempt to extend the scope of this
work. The Institute graduate is in no less need than the
Harvard graduate of a knowledge of history, literature,
language, and art. The fact that the one may engage in
engineering, while the other devotes himself to some other
business, should draw no line of distinction between them.
The engineer should know the accomplishments, the
thoughts, and the ways of the world no less thoroughly than
they are known by the broker, the banker, or the dealer in
real estate. His work, as we have said, is not confined to
the application of certain formulae to the solution of engineer-
ing problems. It occupies, or should occupy, a broader
field, in which an understanding of the impelling motives
and the probable actions, under given conditions, of other
men is one of the first essentials of success.
The time will inevitably come when the mass of engineer-
ing knowledge which must be taught in some form in a four
years' course will be double or treble what it is to-day.
What can be done then ? Will it not be possible, through
the elimination of the less important details and greater
concentration of attention on fundamental principles, to
overcome the difficulty .? If so, it seems reasonable to sup-
pose that something of the sort could be accomplished now,
leaving time for the inclusion of more general studies in the
curriculum and for more practice in the solution of prob-
lems new to the student, by which his creative and reason-
ing faculties would be developed.
3. The saving of time should not be the only result of
Imaginative Element in Technical Education 473
such reconstruction. There is reason to believe that the
average student, at the present day, may often fail "to see
the wood for the trees." His mind is not able to distinguish
with sufficient clearness between fact and principle. A fact
may be capable of attractive and forcible illustration, easily
appealing to the mind. It may perhaps afford a most
striking example of a general law, but the uninviting aspect
of the latter, when reduced to a formula, may repel rather
than attract. The law is soon forgotten, while the illustra-
tion of its application to a particular case is kept in mind.
But how, it may be asked, are we to escape the difficulty
into which we have fallen ? It is held, on the one hand,
that double advantage may result from even greater atten-
tion than is now given to fundamental principles. It is ad-
mitted, on the other, that such principles must, in the nature
of things, be taught and rendered attractive through just
such illustrations as are now so effectively employed. Stand-
ing between the horns of this dilemma, we can only appeal
for assistance to those who have demonstrated their ability
in building up the Institute courses. In asking of them
whether the last word has been said on this subject, we may
confidently expect a negative reply, for the frequent revision
to which the courses are subjected demonstrates a deter-
mination to keep abreast of the times. It may be hoped that
this reference to the question will not be taken as a trivial
attempt at criticism, since in their review of the year's work
the members of the Faculty would probably have in mind
the query here proposed.
It is undoubtedly true that no amount of general study
and no method of teaching science can replace the advan-
tages of personal experience. On the other hand, it must be
admitted that, by adopting the best means to acquaint the
student with the broader aspects of science, results may be
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accomplished which might otherwise be long delayed. The
catalogue of the Institute rightly states, in opening its dis-
cussion of the courses of instruction, that the "fundamental
elements in the curriculum of the school are mathematics,
chemistry, and physics." It adds, further, "Instruction in
technical methods is subordinated to the question of prin-
ciples, and these principles are studied with the predominant
purpose of exercising the powers and training the faculties."
It would be difHcult to prepare a more admirable statement
of the purposes of the school, and this may seem to render
any recommendations in this direction superfluous. As in
the case of general studies, however, where these remarks
may do no more than second the efforts already made by the
Faculty, I may be permitted to emphasize the importance
of extending the application of a principle already recog-
nized and of adopting any practicable means of widening
the outlook of the student.
In remarking upon the desirability of cultivating the scien-
tific imagination and of developing that breadth of view
which is most effectively acquired through reflection and ex-
perience, I have had in mind the fact that the most ferule
and inspiring of all scientific theories has never, it would
appear, received adequate recognition in the curriculum
of educational institutions. I refer to the theory of evolution
which, when rightly appreciated in its broadest scope, is
perhaps better competent to awaken the imaginative powers
and to develop an understanding of the greatest aims of sci-
ence than any other single conception. Many institutions,
the Institute among them, give a limited number of under-
graduates courses involving the study of evolution in one or
more of its innumerable phases. The opportunity remains,
however, to present a general course of lectures dealing with
evolution as applied to the various branches of science, and
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to require that it be attended by all students. Such a course,
if accompanied by collateral reading and illustrated by a
small museum of carefully selected objeas, would do more,
in my opinion, to accomplish the purpose in mind than any
other single agency.
The natural tendency of the student, from which few
escape, is to regard science as partitioned off into compart-
ments, each more or less sufficient unto itself. Every effort
should be made to break down this tendency, in order that
it may become clear that science should be considered as a
whole, particularly if its fullest educational value is to be
realized. The theory of evolution, on account of its end-
less range and its importance in almost every branch of
science, may serve as the best means of illustrating the arbi-
trary nature of the boundary lines that have been drawn.
Even in the conception of evolution itself there is a natural
but undesirable inclination to distinguish, for example,
between organic and inorganic evolution, and to confine
general courses of lectures to one or the other branch. What
the student needs, if this view of the subject be correct,
is some such picture of the general operation of the evolu-
tional principle as Spencer has outlined, but so modified as
to deal with the advances of recent years, and illustrated
by the best and most striking examples that can be brought
together.
Such a course of lectures should be arranged on a chrono-
logical basis, and would therefore open with a popular ac-
count of recent investigations on the origin and development
of the heavenly bodies. The rennarkable results of recent
astronomical photography afford the richest of illustrative
material for such lectures as these. Nothing could be more
suggestive than the magnificent whirlpools of the great spiral
nebulx, which are now considered as the source from which
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solar and stellar systems are developed. After seeing for him-
self the forms of these star sources, the student would listen
with interest to an account of Laplace's nebular hypoth-
esis and the more recent views which promise to supersede it.
Then would follow a description of the sun as a typical star,
and a sketch of stellar growth and development based upon
modem inquiries. Here the intimate relationship between
this field of astronomical research and the laboratory studies
of the physicist and chemist would become apparent. For
it is possible to solve physical and chemical problems through
observations of the stars, as well as to solve solar and stellar
problems through experiments in the laboratory. It would
be easy, therefore, to introduce at this point such a sketch
of modem physical and chemical conceptions as would bring
home to the student the fundamental character of these
branches of science, their relationship to other branches,
and their remarkable development in recent years.
The transition to the next phase of the evolutional subject
would be so natural as to be imperceptible. The formation
and development of the earth and of its surface phenomena,
which it is the function of the geophysicist and the geologist
to study, involve another application of physical and chemical
principles. At the present time the processes by which the
rocks of the earth's crust were formed are being imitated
in the laboratory, just as solar and stellar conditions are being
reproduced, in minor degree, by laboratory experiments
designed for the interpretation of astronomical observations.
The picture of geological phenomena would be no less strik-
ing. What better mode of developing the scientific imag-
ination could be found than that afforded by the conception
of the early history of the earth ? The rise and fall of moun-
tains and continents; the changing area of the sea and the
story of sedimentary deposits revealed in the stratified rocks;
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the growth of glaciers and the part they have played in former
ages; the changes of climate; and, finally, the mysterious
origin and development of plant and animal life, as first
illustrated in the fossils, — such a picture as this, if viewed as
a part of the greater picture which represents evolution as a
whole, should stimulate the student to further inquiries.
Having advanced so far, he would eagerly await the ac-
count of the origin of species which can be given to such
great advantage in the light of recent research. On the one
hand there would be the evidence afforded by the countless
specimens preserved in the rocks from former times, best
typified perhaps in the case of the horse, whose many-toed
ancestors can now be seen in an almost unbroken series,
thanks to the energy and skill of recent investigators. On
the other hand, even more attractive through the promise
they hold out of future advances, the laboratory studies of
experimental evolution, now pursued by both botanists and
zoologists, would receive consideration. The splendid con-
ceptions of Darwin and their brilliant exposition by Huxley;
the clash of rival hypotheses which has since followed; the
part played by natural selection, on the one hand, and by
mutation, on the other,^these and many other aspects of
evolution, from the botanical and zoological standpoint, are
interesting in their popular appeal and of the highest value
in developing breadth of view. In all of these lectures the
personal side should not be forgotten. What better stimulus
could be offered the student than that arising from an ac-
quaintance with Darwin, in the quiet surroundings of his
home, removed from the centres of intellectual activity,
hampered by constant illness, and yet pursuing long and
pariently those simple yet remarkable researches which
formed the basis of "The Origin of Species" ? And what a
splendid contrast is afforded by the striking successes of
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Huxley, won in the midst of the turmoil of London, under
the constant pressure of innumerable public duties! Here
is an illustration of the most convincing kind that a scientific
man is not of necessity a recluse, and of the more important
fact that his work touches upon the concerns of the every-
day world.
I might go on to develop, in greater detail and in clearer
outline, my notion of the character which such a course of
lectures should assume. Obviously, its limit need not be
placed at the boundaries of organic evolution. It is much
for the student to form a mental picture of the unity of science
and of the orderly progress which culminates in the devel-
opment of man. But, having pursued to this point the evo-
lutional idea, he might wish to follow it funher. The origin
and growth of society, the course of history, the crude
beginnings and the subsequent refinements of language, — in
short, the source and progress of every form of material and
intellectual activity are never to be rightly perceived unless
in the clear light which the theory of evolution radiates.
I believe that this single example of the many agencies
that might lead to the expansion of the student's intellectual
horizon is one worthy of adoption. If science is to be re-
garded as not inferior to the humanities in its educational
possibilities, it is because it deals with the largest and most
fruitful conceptions, of which evolution is perhaps the great-
est. While I am not of those who believe that science alone
is competent to supply all of the student's needs or to take
the place of the humanities in a well-rounded education, 1
would nevertheless maintain that, when rightly taught, it may
do far more than merely to instruct the student as to the
mechanism and the detailed mode of operation of the proc-
esses of nature.
It is unnecessary to remark on the uselessness or even
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danger of encouraging the growth of the imaginative power
unless the power of reason and the capacity to carry projects
into praaical effect are developed in equal proportion.
There is no occasion to fear that the practical side will suffer,
for it is, and must always remain, the most conspicuous part
of the Institute's work. Nor is there any chance that the
imagination in such surroundings will outgrow reasonable
bounds. It is nevertheless well to remember that no amount
of imagination can replace a lack of common sense. More-
over, the necessity of discriminating between projects that
are likely to work out well in practice and those that are
merely ingenious, while devoid of genuine merit, must always
be home upon the student's attention. Sound training and
severe practical experience must furnish the required criteria.
I have devoted so much attention to this plea for the needs
of the undeveloped imaginative faculty that I may be sus-
pected of underestimating the predominant importance of
the Institute's technical work. Far from believing, however,
that the school should deal with pure science to the detriment
of applied science or with the humanities in such a manner
as to stand in the way of the effective training of the engineer,
I would support a movement which might extend still further
the scope and the importance of the technical depanments.
The rapid development and brilliant success of the Research
Laboratory of Physical Chemistry are well known. I
believe not only in the establishment of such a laboratory in
connection with the department of physics, but also in those
departments which are more directly concerned with indus-
trial progress. The recent suggestion of a laboratory of
industrial chemistry, in which investigations bearing upon
the needs so constantly encountered in the application of
chemistry to the arts could be conducted, should receive
careful consideration. The marked success already achieved
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by the Sanitary Research Laboratory and Sewage Experi-
ment Station illustrates the possibilities of such a case. In
engineering as well there is room for similar developments.
It would seem that the plans already projected for graduate
work in engineering should prove of great importance in the
future development of the Institute.
It is pleasant to picture the possibilities that seem to lie
so near at hand. Removed to another site, with a group of
buildings expressive of the broadened scope of the new In-
stitute and so attractive architecturally as to impress the
student in his daily round, the school would be far better able
than at present to compete with its powerful rivals. The
provision, wherever feasible, of a separate building for each
department, in which the fundamental purposes of the de-
partment might find full expression; the emphasis placed on
the facilities afforded for the broadest possible education
and the greatly increased opportunities for graduate and
research work; the maintenance of the closest relations with
manufacturing and industrial interests; the correlation, so
far as possible, of all the researches carried on in the Institute,
by instructors and students, with reference to their bearing
upon large investigations of general importance; the formation
of small but carefully stocked synoptic museums illustrating,
on the one hand, the work of the various departments and,
on the other, a course of lectures on evolution such as has
been outlined; and, finally, the improvement of the student's
daily life and associations by such agencies as will be afforded
by the Walker Memorial Building, — by these means, and by
others of like character, the Institute should be enabled to
maintain its high reputation and to develop in such a manner
as to satisfy the best ambitions of the alumni.
The suggestions offered in this paper may be summarized
as follows : —
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1. The need of greater breadth of view on the part of
technical school graduates is likely to lead, in the best in-
stitutions, to the requirement of at least two years of general
college work for entrance.
2. At present, on the basis of the existing entrance require-
ments and a four years' course, the policy of providing for
more general studies and of developing the student on the
social and cultural sides should be continued and extended.
3. The efforts which are being made by various members
of the Faculty to lay special stress on the importance of
fundamental principles should receive hearty encouragement.
4. The fullest possible advantage should be taken of the
educational value of science. A course of lectures on evo-
lution is recommended as one of the most promising means
of broadening the student's conception of science and of
stimulating his imagination.
George E. Hale, '90.
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GEORGE WIGGLESWORTH
TREASURER OF THE INSTITUTE FROM MARCH, 189I, TO
OCTOBER, 1907
The Institute of Technology has been especially fortunate
in the men who have been willing to serve her in the difficult
and highly important office of Treasurer. In her forty-two
years of existence she has had only five such officers, and they
have all been notable men, — Charles H. Dalton, William
Endicott, John Cummings, William Lewis Tappan, Jr.,
and George Wigglesworth.
Each of them possessed some special personal quality or
connection that made him peculiarly valuable to the up-
building of the Institute; and all have been alike in their
extraordinarily unselfish devotion to the Institute and to the
problems of its financial maintenance. To make co^ipari-
sons among them would be as difficult as it would be invid-
ious; but it is no disparagement to his predecessors to say
that in devotion, in conscientious study of the needs of the
Institute, in zealous care for its property, and in personal
generosity, no treasurer has surpassed Mr. Wigglesworth,
whose resignation has just taken effect.
Upon the withdrawal of Mr. Tappan, Mr. Wigglesworth
in March, 1891, was chosen to succeed him, was elected in
the same month a member of the Corporation, and has served
continuously as Trustee, as Treasurer, and ex-officio as a
member of the Executive Committee, during more than
sixteen years. He is a member of a distinguished family of
Boston merchants, is a Harvard graduate of the class of '74,
and all his business life has been honorably conspicuous as
a trustee or director of many important estates and enter-
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prises. He brought, therefore, to the office of Treasurer an
established reputation in financial matters, long expe-
rience in the handling of trust funds, and the absolute con-
fidence of the entire community.
In the years during which he has held office the prop-
erty of the Institute has trebled in value, the number of
students has increased very materially, and the problems
with which an institution of applied science has to concern
itself have grown greatly in complexity. To financial ques-
tions Mr. Wigglesworth has given all the strength of his
sound judgment and wide knowledge of securities, and he
has obtained, with the advice of the Committee on Finance,
every cent of income for the college that it has been possible
to secure. To the solution of the various other problems,
moreover, with which, as a member of the Executive Com-
minee, Mr. Wiggleswonh has been confronted, he has given
himself with unflagging zeal, conscientiousness, and self-
forgetfulness. During his administration of the office of
Treasurer, many very serious questions of policy have arisen
and many important decisions regarding the choice of pro-
fessors and other officers have had to be made.
It is deeply to be regretted that the increasing pressure of
his own affairs must deprive the Institute of his continued
services as Treasurer. Happily, however, it is not to be
deprived of his counsel, since he remains a member of the
Corporation,
It would be unbecoming, as it would be unwelcome to Mr.
Wigglesworth, to refer to that more personal side which has
so deeply endeared him to every one at the Institute fortunate
enough to be brought in contact with him. His unfailing
courtesy, his inexhaustible patience, his unhesitating willing-
ness to place himself and his resources at the service of any
sound project for the development of the school, and his very
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personal and intimate Interest in the members of the instruct-
ing staff, the undergraduate body, and the alumni, have devel-
oped in the hearts of Institute men a fund of grateful devo-
tion which, it is to be hoped, may be some compensation
for the long years of service which he has so freely given.
The Institute of Technology is too large a force to suffer
irretrievably through the loss of any individual, however
eminent. But that it has become so important a force is due
in a greater degree than any one can possibly measure to the
fact that during sixteen of its most important years of devel-
opment it has had as its chief financial officer and as one
of its leading councillors such a rare man as is George
Wigglesworth.
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THE NEW TREASURER
FRANCIS RUSSELL HART, '89
At a regular meeting of the Corporation, on October 9,
Mr. Francis Russell Hart was elected Treasurer of the In-
stitute, to succeed Mr. George Wiggles worth, whose greatly
regretted resignation took effect on October I.
Mr. Hart was bom at New Bedford, Mass., Jan. 16,
1868. He received his preliminary education at the Friends'
Academy, New Bedford, and entered the Institute in the
fall of 1885. He pursued a regular course in electrical
engineering until within a few months of graduation, when
illness made it impossible for him to complete his thesis work
and to secure a degree. While an undergraduate, he was
editor-in-chief of the Technology Quarterly, established by
the students and subsequently taken over by the Society of
Arts, and was president of the Photographic Society.
During the four years immediately following his leaving
the Institute, Mr. Hart did engineering work of various kinds
in the West Indies and in the United States. In 1893 he was
made general manager of the Canagena Terminal and
Improvement company, Ltd., and of the Cartagena-Mag-
dalena Railway Company, with headquarters at Cartagena,
Colombia, S.A. In the following year he became vice-
president, as well as general manager, of the same com-
panies, and in 1895 he was made president, with head-
quarters at Boston. Since 1896 he has been also vice-
president of the Old Colony Trust Company.
Mr. Hart has presented various papers before the Society
of Arts, and is a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society
and a member of other learned societies. He lives at Milton,
Mass., where he is active in public affairs, being chairman
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of the Board of Sewer Commissioners, a trustee of the
savings-bank, a trustee of Mikon Academy, etc.
In addition to the positions already noted, Mr. Hart is
president of the Lowell Electric Light G>rporation, vice-
president of the Northern Railway G>mpany of G>sta Rica,
and director or trustee in numerous other public service and
private corporations.
THE ACTING PRESIDENT
ARTHUR AMOS NOYES, 'S6
Professor Noyes, whose appointment as Acting President
by the Executive Committee was noted in the July Review
was confirmed in that oflGice at the meeting of the Corpora-
tion on October 9. He was bom in Newburyport, Mass.,
Sept. 13, 1866, and was graduated from the Institute,
Bachelor of Science in 1886 and Master of Science in 1887.
In 1890 he took a Ph.D. at Leipzig, and, excepting for the
two years' absence necessary to secure this degree, has been
on the Instructing Staff at the Institute for twenty years.
He has been a member of the Faculty, in the Department
of Chemistry, since 1894.
In 1903 Dr. Noyes was made Director of the Research
Laboratory of Physical Chemistry, to the support of which
he has been a generous contributor; and under his direction
fellows of this laboratory have made notable contributions
in the field of Physico-Chemistry. In 1906 he was elected
Chairman of the Faculty.
Professor Noyes has published several volumes, as well
as numerous papers on original researches in theoretical
and organic chemistry. For the present he has given up
all teaching work, excepting that connected with his position
as Director of the Research Laboratory, and is devoting
himself to the many problems of administration.
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GENERAL INSTITUTE NEWS
THE CORPORATION
A regular meeting of the Corporation was held at the Institute
on the afternoon of Oct. 9, 1907, Acting President Noyes being in
the chair. Professor Noyes's appointment by the Executive Com-
mittee as Acting President was confirmed. The resignation of
Mr. George Wigglesworth as Treasurer was accepted with great
regret; and Mr. Francis R. Hart was elected Treasurer to succeed
him. The following resolutions were presented by Mr. Munroe,
and it was voted that they be spread upon the records: —
In accepting the resignation as Treasurer of George Wigglesworth,
Esq., the Corporation of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology desire
to place upon record their high appreciation of and their profound gratitude
for his devoted services, which have extended from March, 1891 to the
present date.
During this period of more than sixteen years he has freely given to the
Institute not only a large measure of his time and energy, but also the fruits
of his sound judgment in monetary affairs and of his rare experience in
positions of trust. To the trying and perpbexing task of handling inade-
quate and uncertain resources he has brought unflagging skill, wisdom,
resourcefulness, and impartiality.
Moreover, as a member, ^i officio, of the Executive Committee of the
Corporation, he has devoted fully as much time, thought, and study to
questions of educational policy as to those of finance; and in dealing with
all these problems, as well as with those of money, he has shown a thorough-
ness, a patience, a judicial temper, and an unflagging courtesy which will
make his services to the Institute always memorable.
Mr. Frederick W, Wood, '77, was elected a member of the Execu-
tive Committee to succeed himself. Dr. Francis H. Williams,
having resigned the Secretaryship of the Corporation after many
years of devoted service, the Nominating Committee brought in
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the name of Mr. James P. Munroe, who was elected to succeea
him. The Nominating Committee presented also various changes
in the Visiting and other committees, which were adopted. The
following appointments by the Executive Committee were con-
firmed :—
Pramolionj.—Harnson W. Smith, Associate Professor of Elcarical
Engineering; George E. Russell, Assistant Professor of Civil En-
gineering; Miles S. Sherrill, Assistant Professor of Theoretical
Chemistry; Royall D. Bradbury, Instructor in Civil Engineering;
Rufus C. Reed, Instructor in Mining Engineering and Metallurgy
Changes of Tille.—Riymond Haskell, Ph.D., and Herbert Thomas
Kalmus, Ph.D., Instructors in Physics; Gilbert Newton Lewis, Ph.D.,
Acting Director of Research Laboratory of Physical Chemistry;
Hermann William Mahr. Research Assistant in Technical Chemis-
try; Ellwood Barker Spear, B.A., Instructor in Analytical Chemistry,
New Appoinlmenls. — Edward Everett Bugbee, S.B., Assistant
Professor Assaying; Lewis Eugene Moore, C.E., Assistant Professor
Civil Engineering; Hubert de Chamberay, B.S., and Johannes
Waldemar Rabe, A.B., Instructors Modern Languages; Charles
Everett Allen, S.B., Henry Bissell Alvord, S.B., James Madison
Barker, S.B., Raymond Francis Conron, S.B., Allan Reginald
Cullimore, S.B., James Ernest Garratt, S.B., Hudson Bridge Hast-
ings, S.B., Clarence Decatur Howe, S.B., Assistants Civil Engineer-
ing; William Walter Bigelow, S.B., Charles Albert Eaton, S.B.,
Robert Sherman Gardner, S.B., Kenneth Moller, A.B., S.B., Bryant
Nichols, S.B., Elliot Williams Taylor, B.S., John Joseph Thomas,
S.B,, Assistants Mechanical Engineering; Frederick A. Grant, and
Angelo Tilton Heywood, S.B., Assistants Mining Engineering;
George Brinton Thomas, M.E., Assistant Electrical Engineering;
Carleton B. Nickerson, A.B., A.M.. and William Walker Kennedy,
S.B., Assistants Inorganic Chemistry; Walter Brayton Gonder, S.B.,
and Octavus Libbey Peabody, S.B,, Assistants Analytical Chemistry;
Roger David Gale, S.B., Assistant Theoretical Chemistry; Evie
James Edwards, B,S., and Edmund Hincks Squire, S.B., Assistants
Physics; Charles Horace Clapp, S.B., Assistant Geology; John
Johnston, Ph.D., and Carl von Ende, Ph.D., Research Associates
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Physical Chemistry; Roger David Gale, S.B., Research Assistant
Physical Chemistry; Richard George Woodbridge, Jr., S.B., Re-
search Assistant Organic Chemistry.
During the morning of October 9, upon invitation of Acting
President Noyes, a large number of members of the Corporation,
together with certain representatives of the Faculty, met at the
President's office to discuss informally various important questions
now before the Institute. Professor Noyes outlined the several
problems, and there followed a long and interesting debate, mainly
upon the question of site.
NEW STUDENTS
The total number of students who are enrolled at the Institute
after the end of the first week this year is 17 larger than the num-
ber last year. This year 1,390 have registered as compared with
: thre
years previous to
1,373 '^*' year. The numbers for the
that are 1,429, 1,546, and 1,532.
Of the 1,400 students registered this year, somewhat over 500
are new students, and of these 500 about 325 entered the first-year
class, the majority of these having taken entrance examinations.
The number of students coming to the Institute from other col-
leges is greater this year than ever before, and apparently those
who have come after having spent only two years at other colleges
is larger this year than previously. Students previously coming
to us from colleges have entered to the greater extent the third year,
while to a less extent the second and fourth years.
The new students this year come from almost all the United
States. Only five are not represented: namely, Delaware, Louisiana,
North Dakota, Idaho, and Wyoming. Seventeen foreign coun-
tries are also represented by this new delegation.
The usual interest has been taken in the incoming class, and
already 11 has been entertained by the Y. M. C. A. and dined by
the Tech at the Union. At these meetings great enthusiasm
and unity of spirit have been shown.
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DEPARTMENT NOTES
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Mr. L. E. Moore, Instructor in Mechanics and the Strength of
Materials at the University of Illinois, has been appointed Assistant
Professor of Civil Engineering, to take the place of Professor
McKibben.
After graduating from the Department of Mechanical Engineering
at the University of Wisconsin, Mr. Moore studied Structural En-
gineering at the Institute, and after leaving was employed for some
time by the Phoenix Bridge Company. Since then he has been at the
University of Wisconsin and at the University of Illinois. Mr.
Moore has during the past summer been employed upon the work
of abolishing grade crossings in Chicago.
Mr. R. D. Bradbury, who has been Assistant in Civil Engineering,
has been promoted to the grade of Instructor, and will assist Profes-
sor Moore in the work of the fourth year.
Mr. George £. Russell has been promoted to be Assistant Pro-
fessor of Civil Engineering. After graduating in 1900, Mr. Russell
was Assistant here for a year. After this he was employed by the
American Car Foundry Company for a number of years. He left
the employ of that corporation to teach at Cornell University, and
came here as Instructor two years ago.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
The modifications in the course, recently adopted by the Faculty,
will come into operation with the second-year's class during the
present school year.
Of the time gained by dropping one year of language, sixty hours
have been added to that given to English Literature and History,
while the remainder has been used mainly to increase that given to
Applied Mechanics and to Steam Engineering. Moreover, Power
Plant Design has been added, and the time given to electrical sub-
jects has been increased.
General Institute News 491
These changes became necessary on account of the modem de-
velopments in engineering practice.
The Superheater has been installed, and will furnish the means for
studying questions regarding superheated steam on a practical scale.
A five hundred K. W. Westinghouse Parsons steam turbine, fitted
with a hydraulic brake, has been ordered, and will be installed dur-
ing the second term of 1907-08.
It will furnish the means of studying experimentally and on a
practical scale many problems relating to this prime mover, which
has become such an important factor in engineering.
The price was brought within our reach through the kindness
of the Westinghouse Machine Company, who made us a liberal
donation.
A twenty-inch centrifugal machine and a thirty-six-inch hydro-
extractor have been added for the purpose of studying experi-
mentally the laws of running balance with high-speed machinery.
Professor Lanza has recently been in Jamestown, serving as a
member of the Jury of Awards of the Exposition.
MININC AND
Professor Richard W. Lodge has resigned his posirion as Assistant
Professor of Mining Engineering and Metallurgy after a period of
long and faithful service, beginning in September, 1888. He carries
with him the thanks of the department for service rendered and
best wishes for many years of interesting professional career. He has
been invited to make the department his headquarters and to have
his desk there. Mr. E. E. Bugbee, class of 1900, has been ap-
pointed to the position. Professor Bugbee has had charge of similar
work at the Iowa State College and the University of Washing-
ton in Seattle. He has been in the service of the United Sutes
Geological Survey during the summer. He will therefore bring to
the school much outside experience for the benefit of the course.
The demand for graduates in this department has been unprece-
dented, not only for mines, mills, and furnaces, but for schools
of mining. The department has found difficulty in securing the
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necessary assistants. Mr. R. C. Reed has returned for another
yesLT to help on the work.
GEOLOGY.
Professor Jaggar, of the Department of Geology, returned for
the opening of the term after a very successful journey to the Aleu-
tian Islands. It is hoped to have an extended account of the expe-
dition in a later issue of the Review.
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493
THE UNDERGRADUATES
THE OPENING
The regular session for 1907-08 began on October 2 with the
usual somewhat complicated process of registration. At one o'clock
Huntington Hall was filled with students to listen to the annual
greeting from the Faculty, given by Acting President Noyes.
On Friday evening the Technology Y. M. C. A. gave a reception
at the Union to the Freshman Class, which was very largely at-
tended. President Reid, '08, introduced the speakers, who were
Dean Burton; Captain Orr, '08, of the track team; Hoole, '08,
editor-in-chief of the Tech; Vonnegut, '08, for the Tech Show;
and Secretary Brock, of the Y. M. C. A.
On the following Saturday evening the Tech gave its annual
dinner to the Freshmen at the Union, Mr. H. W. Hoole presiding.
Over one hundred and fifty were in attendance, and the speakers
were Dean Burton; Bursar Rand; John S. Tobin, manager of
the track team; Coach Kanaly; Captain Loring, of the fencing
team; Mr. Humphreys, Registrar of the Institute; I. W. Litch-
field, '85; and J. P. Munroe, '82. At both the Y. M. C. A.
Reception and the Tech Dinner the Freshmen were initiated into
the singing of the standard Tech songs, which were given with much
spirit.
THE CLASSES
1909. — ^The class, temporarily dispersed during the summer,
have not, however, lost their feeling of solidarity, but have been
diligently preparing the material for "Technique, 1909," which
they hope to make into a book worthy of its predecessors.
1910. — The first class meeting was held Saturday noon, October
5, with a large attendance. The following were elected: William
D. Everett, manager 4of the football team; P. D. Terry, assist-
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ant manager of the football team; C. C. Dudley, manager of
the tug-of-war team; B. Reynolds, manager of the track team;
and H. D. Billings, baseball manager. Harold C. Manson, at
the meeting of the football team, was elected captain. It was the
sense of the meeting that the Sophomores should not molest the
Freshmen after the Tech Dinner. As a result, the annual cheering
of the Freshmen on Rogers steps on Saturday evening was not
interfered with.
191 1. — ^The class held its first meeting on October 2. President
Moses, of the Junior Class, welcomed the men, and there were vari-
ous speeches from '09 men regarding Field Day. The election
resulted as follows: chairman, G. A. Cowee, of Andover; secretary,
Stamford, of Polytechnic Preparatory; treasurer, Cushman, of
M. A. H. S.; football manager, Odell of M. A. H. S.; track man-
ager, Lloyd Cooley, Brookline High School; tug-of-war manager,
Kimball, of Salt Lake City High School.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SOCIETY
The Electrical Engineering Society opened its year with a large
and enthusiastic meeting at the Union, October 11. Professor
Jackson was the first speaker of the evening. He indorsed the aims
of the society, and urged the men to attend its meetings and become
mutually acquainted. He next spoke of the attitude the men ought
to assume toward any speaker whom they might hear at any time,
suggesting that they should consider him with regard to his own
specialty and how he had attained his prominence.
Professor Harrison W. Smith spoke to the men of the value of a
knowledge of human nature.
THE TECH SHOW
The Tech Show management for the year 1907-08 is as follows:
general manager, Frederick A. Dewey, '09; business manager,
Curtis C. Webb, '10; stage manager, G. A. *Joslin, '09; assistant
The Undergraduates 495
stage manager. R. Goodwin, '10; assistant advertising manager,
R. Leavens. 'lo.
Some changes will probably be made in the management, and
there are five places to be filled.
t Noble and Greenough for t
and also trained the Tufts t
THE NEW COACH
Frank M. Kanaly, the well-ltnown distance runner, has been
engaged by the Athletic Advisory Council to act as trainer for the
ensuing season.
He was track coach
Colby College for thre
seasons.
Mr. Kanaly has given a great deal of
work, and intends to make a specialty of it this year.
New England interscholastic one-mile championship
the same year he won the ten-mile cross-country cha
New England, breaking a record which had stood for years against
the efFons of the best runners of the country. At the Pan-Ameri-
cao Exposition he won the A. A. U. five-mile championship and
the national one-mile championship.
years, at
I for two
s-country
won the
goo, and
of
Coach Foumon, of the fencing team, has started a fencing club
for Tech men, to be located at 22 St. Botolph Street. The member-
ship will cost JI5 a month, and this price will include instruction
to beginners. Shower-baths and club-rooms for members will be
provided.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION OF FRESHMEN
An important change has been made in the Department of Physi-
cal Training in requiring every first-year student to take a physical
examination. The object of the Institute in requiring this is to
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give every man an idea of his own physical condition. Those who
are markedly deficient will be so notified, and will be advised for
their own welfare to take some form of exercise. There will be
nothing compulsory in this action, it merely being desired to help
the men to help themselves.
The examination, which is a very thorough one, will consist of
the following tests and measurements: weight, height, girth of
head, neck, chest, normal and inflated, ninth rib, normal, and in-
flated, waist, hips, thighs, calves, upper arms and fore arms;
depth of chest, girth of abdomen, breadth of shoulder, stretch of
arms, strength and capacity of lungs, strength of back, legs, upper
arms and fore arms.
The examinations will be made by the gymnasium instructor,
Mr. Winfield Towne, at the gymnasium.
THE GRADUATES
CINCINNATI M. I.
The Cincinnati M. I. T. Club has
summer by the death of one of its r
who died at Cincinnati, Ohio, on Jun
never a student at the Institute, he had t
time, and was therefore counted as on<
keen interest in Institute affairs and bis
Tech men always made his presence at
dnct pleasure to all present. In local scientific circles, where he
has always been active, his death will be felt by all of his former
iuffered a loss during the past
letnbers, Dr. Thomas Evans,
e 28, 1907. Although he was
taught there for a short
of our members. His
wide acquaintance with
ur local meetings a dis-
J. W. Ellms, *93, Secretary,
East Court and Martin Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio.
TECHNOLOGY CLUB OF NORTHERN OHIO
Members are getting together informally at 12.30 p.m. every Satur-
day for lunch at the Bismarck. Cordial invitation to participate is
extended to any Tech man, whether graduate or not, who may
happen to be in Cleveland temporarily.
Sidney Y. Ball, '03, Secretary,
Ball Building, aeveland, Ohio-
TECHNOLOGY CLUB OF THE SOUTH
A reunion of the graduates of the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology was held on Thursday evening. May 30, at West End,
New Orleans. Dinner was served by Tranchina, the table being
decorated with the college colors. Mr. Albert Godchaux was
elected toastmaster, and speeches, taking the form of reminis-
cences, were heard.
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It was decided to form a permanent organization under the name
of "Technology Qub of the South" and to hold quarterly meetings,
Mr. Allison Owen being elected president, and Mr. F. W. Crosby
secretary and treasurer. Those present were: P. H. Babcock,
'00; Asa J. Briggs, '05; F. W. Crosby, '90; Albert Godchaux, '92;
Jules Godchaux, '92; Allison Owen, '93; John L. Porter, '00; David
Schwartz, '97; Joseph Sears, '98; Walter G. Zimmermann, '98.
Invited as honorary guests were A. M. Locket, George G. Earl,
chief engineer of Water Board, Benjamin Willard, of the General
Electric Company, and J. J. Brown.
F. W. Crosby, '90, Secretary ^
706 Morris Building, New Orleans, La.
THE TECHNOLOGY CLUB
On the ninth evening of the season, April 17, Mr. James P.
Munroe gave a smoke talk at the club on ''The Heart of the United
States." He described the peculiar development which has taken
place in the people of the Middle West during the rapid growth of
that part of the United States, and he pointed out how this develop-
ment, centred in the State of Illinois, has a preponderant effect
on the ideals of the whole United States.
On April 30, a ladies' night, Mr. Harris Kennedy, M.D., gave
an interesting talk on ''Glimpses of Rural Japan." This was
illustrated by many lantern slides.
On May i, the eleventh evening of the season, also a ladies'
night, the M. L T. Glee, Mandolin, and Banjo Clubs gave a con-
cert. This is the second time the musical clubs have entertained
the club, and was such a success that it is hoped that such a concert
may be held each year.
On May 21, the twelfth evening, Mr. Frank B. Tracy, of the
Boston Transcript^ gave a smoke talk on "North Dakota and its
Blizzards." As Mr. Tracy has lived in North Dakota and had
many experiences there, the talk, with subsequent discussion, was
particularly interesting.
In May the following special announcement was made: —
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499
The House
able rece prior
pleased to announce that, owing to the favor-
of its service of lunch a la carte in conjunction with the usual
ie same service has been extended to include breakfast,
lie members who do not desire the full breakfast at 40 centi
e suitable selection at possibly less expense. It is hoped thai
vill greatly
the attend at
t breakfast.
J litUe,^
e d'bSl
able d'hSu breakfast o
The following letter was sent to all Technology men whose ad-
dresses were on file at the alumni office; —
Ma* 1), 1907,
To Trcbnology Men:
After twelve years of successful existence the Technology Club is war-
ranted in an ambition to increase its sphere of usefulness among Technol-
ogy men. During these years the number of Tech men eligible for mem-
bership has nearly doubled. The Club's membership, however, has not
increased in like proponion. In view of this the Executive Committee
desires to call your attention both la the present advantages otTered by the
Club and to the greatly increased facilities Jt could offer if its membership
were brought up to a number more adequately representing the large body
of Technology men.
No club in the city gives as much for st
lunch, 40 cents {also served a la carte); 1
iards and pool; reading and lounging rooms; mai
ments; sleeping- rooms for transient guests; in short,
meeting place for Tech men, and should be headqu:
activities. The dues of resident members are $20; n
mission fee, f 10 and ^5, respectively.
A doubling of the membership would not only tender the Club independent
of the location of the Insritute, but would assure the one thing that we
should have to more adequately meet the growing needs of Technology
men,— a larger club-house, with greatly increased faciliries, such as better
accommodation for private dinners, more sleeping- rooms for out-of-town
members, some rooms for permanent occupancy, and more adequate pro-
vision for ladies.
It is earnestly desired that the Club obtain the required increase in mera-
benhip as soon as possible, that it may be in position to develop its plana
with an assured support. To that end the Executive Committee has de-
cided to remit, in the case of new members, the present semi-annual pay-
well -equipped
t Technology
ent, $6. Ad-
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ment of dues (April i to October i), thus admitting applicauits upon accept-
ance of application and payment of admission fee only. An application
blank is enclosed herewith. Any man at some time connected with the
Institute is eligible.
You are cordially invited to visit the dub-house, and members will be
pleased to present your applications for membership. Are you with us
in the ambition for a more representative Technology Qub ?
ExEcunvB Committee.
The following note was sent to all club members: —
To our Members:
The enclosed circular letter has been sent to Technology men: it explains
itself. We all want a better club. It is up to you to get it.
If every member will make occasion to talk to his Tech acquaintance, —
they will have seen the circular, — invite them to visit the club-house, and
get applications, the doubling of membership will be assured. We do not
ask each member to get one other, and quit: go after ten^ and then we may
average one new member each.
Don't let the other fellows do it all. Mere payment of dues never made
a club. If all pull together, we will win.
Executive CoMMnrEE.
The members are to be commended for the response in this move-
ment, and are urged to keep up the good work.
Angelo T. Heywood, 'o6, Secretary^
83 Newbury Street, Boston.
News from the Classes
501
NEWS FROM THE CLASSES
Prof. Robert H. Richards, Sec, Mass. Inst, of Tech., Boston.
Since the last issue of the Review we have to record the death
of A. F. Hall, who for the accuracy and care with which he did his
work stood very high in the mechanical engineering profession.
He organized and put in operation the method of pump manu-
facturing which has been adopted throughout the country by all the
different companies. The obituary notice from the Transcript of
July 23, 1907, is here quoted: —
Mr. Albert Francis Halt, who died in Somerville yesterday, was bom
in that town in 1845, although from early infancy he lived in Chatlestown,
where he attended the public schools, going from the grammar school,
however, to work, as boys were wont to do in those days. After a few
years of experience with a mercantile house and a manufacturing estab-
lishment (where he ticked the lathe a long period), his ambition for the
development of hts natural tastes led him to prepare for school again, and
he entered the Massachusetts Institute of Technology at its opening, graduat-
ing in 186S with its first class, numbering ten, he being the only mechanical
engineer. He further pursued his studies, and acquired a thorough knowl-
edge of German during a prolonged sojourn in Hanover, where he attended
the polytechnic schools, and where he was a witness of many stirring scenes
connected with the Franco- Prussian War. After his return to America
he became associated with the George F. Blake Manufacturing Company,
remaining with it as constructing engineer for many years, and after its
absorption by other interests he continued with the consolidated companies
until his death.
Some of bis improvements introduced in the construction of steam pumps
were covered by patents, but Mr. Hall could never see his own interests
above those of his company, and he therefore remained in obscurity. His
tecogniiion by the founder of the company, George F. Blake, was a price-
less source of satisfaction to him.
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In his earij career Mr. Hall tau^t mechanical drawing at the Institute
of Technology and also in the evening schools of Boston, and gave private
instruction in German. He was a member of the American Society of
Mechanical Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers, English So-
ciety of Civil Engineers, and German Society of Mechanical Engineers.
With a natural fondness for all kinds of lettering, he became master of
the pen, and for over thirty years — up to the present — he had engrossed
the degrees for Harvard College, and prepared many important com-
munications upon parchment from that college to sister institutions of
learning.
He leaves four children, a daughter and three sons. His oldest son is a
chemical engineer (Technology, 1902), another is in Harvard College,
and the youngest in the high school. He had been an indefatigable and
conscientious worker all his life, and his physical strength was unable to
cope with an illness which came to him during last winter.
— Word comes from EUery C. Appieton that he is employed by the
C. & A. R.R. at Springfield, 111., under Mr. Felton. His family
is living at Prescott, Ark. — Robert H. Richards has had an ex-
tremely interesdng summer. Three weeks in June and three weeks
in July he spent at Randolph, N.H., in Mrs. Richards's camp,
with four assistants, Bardwell and Watt, '06, McMillin, '07, and
Miss Shattuck (secretary), at work upon the next (3d) volume of
his work on Ore-dressing. During the remainder of the summer
he was at work on a pracdcal mill problem in St. Francois County,
Missouri, Great Falls, Mont., Clear Creek and Boulder Coundes,
Colorado. His new pulsator and another hindered setding classifier
engaged a part of his attendon. The pulsator is made by the
Denver Engineering Works (Frank E. Shepard, '87), and gives
promise of being the most efficient apparatus for certain ore con-
centration problems on the market. The following extracts are
from the Daily Tribune of Great Falls, Mont., Aug. Ii, 1907: —
Professor R. H. Richards, of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
was at the Boston and Montana Works all of last week, in consultadon with
the management regarding the equipment for the proposed addition of 1,000
tons per day to the concentrating capacity of the works. . . .
News from the Classes 503
Professor Richards has been the guest of Manager Goodale and Mi^s
Goodale during his visit, and Tuesday evening Mr. Goodale invited all of
the professor's former students who are now employed by the Boston and
Montana Company, to meet him. There were at this "Tech" reunion
Goodale, class of '75; Wheeler, '95; Snow, 'oo; Robens, '00; Kehew,
'03; Bares, '04; Harrington, Hallowell, and Ruggles, '06. Mrs. Wheeler,
Mrs. Snow, Mrs. Kehew, and Mrs. Harrington were also present, and
assisted Miss Goodale in the entertainment. . . .
1877.
Richard A. Hale, Sec, Lawrence, Mass.
B. C. Mudge is president of the Oxford Linen Mills, with the
Boston office at 76 Essex Building and factories at Gardner, Mass.
The capital is stated as $2,000,000. — R. A. Hale read a paper on
"Water Rights" at the New England Water Works Convention
held at Springfield, Mass., September 13. Main, '76, read a paper
on "Computation of Values of Water Power, etc." Main, Metcalf,
'92, and Hale, with others, were appointed a committee to consider
the question of water damages and collect various statistics in regard
to the subject. — The secretary is collecting data and photographs for
a new directory, and wishes all members to send material as rapidly
as possible. It is intended to publish half-tones of the men as they
are at present and as they were thirty years ago.
1878.
LiNWOOD O, ToWNE, See., Haverhill, Mass.
The secretary has an idea that his state of mind as to information
of his classmates is pretty much on a par with that of most secre-
taries of earlier classes. So far as this department is concerned,
one might infer that the old grada. were doing nothing, — at least
nothing worthy of mention. The contrary fact is probably true, —
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doing so much that they haven't time to write a mere secretary,
likewise not frequently changing jobs. This particular secretary,
prodding himself after the editor has prodded, sees no way to make
copy but to follow the lead of the illustrious scribe of '68, and tell
what he has done this summer. Coming to that, it isn't so much
to say he's been to Cobalt; but, when that visit found him encom-
passed, so to speak, by a lot of younger grads. and under-grads.,
he feels like cheering up and telling about it. This secretary
of Course III. spent some eight years in Colorado in the '8o's,
half of it with the companionship of another mining engineer who
gladdened the camp with a bride and, duly, a baby boy. This
spring a renewal of the twenty years ago friendship found our friend
in Cobalt managing the Trethewey, while the baby boy had grown
into Loring, '09, captain of the fencing team. All this meant one
grand August reunion at Cobalt, Ontario. Hither, too, but on hard
labor bent, had come some fifteen other M. I. T.'s Course III.,
finding permanent or vacation jobs. The Trethewey gathered in
nine, who were set to work properly by Earle Crane, '02, superin-
tendent, who has with him regularly John Shaw, '04. It was a
joyous sight to walk around and see them work: Joslin, '09, and
Goodwin, '10, made a team at the grand prize of a "machine" on
underground drilling, blasting, etc., becandled and besoiled like
old-timers. Grubnau, White, Shaffer, and Loring, all of '09,
variously "cobbed" or "mucked" (Crane declared they too con-
scientiously almost dug away the rails) or "trucked," which latter
proceeding was periodically made gymnastic by the car most mys-
teriously getting its centre of gravity beyond the base and rolling
ignominiously down the dump. It was a sight for a Tech pro-
fessor in English to see Loring, begrimed with duties in the shaft-
house, between ascending buckets of ore, delving deep in the riches
of summer reading in Herbert Spencer. Flint Elder, '07, seemed
to hold down the softest job, running a steam pump, where, greasy
and dirty, he revelled in the delights of Le Conte. Heywood, '06,
labored at the Coniagas (a name, with its symbolic Co-Ni-Ag-As
make-up, as clever in its way as the Uneeda man's happy thought),
while Penny, '08', was on the Nipissing. But the height of distinc-
News from the Classes
50s
M. I. T.,
viewing their tende
fiing, "We've had
d the "Stei
tion belongs to Angus E. Burt, '08, who in various ways assisted
in bringing Ag out of the O'Brien mine. The Western Federation
of Miners declaring a strike, and the street-speakers rather con-
temptuously referring to M. 1, T.'s as "them students," Burt it
was who alone held the honor of figuring on the Federation black-
board "scab-list," And it is extremely doubtful if he ever paid the
necessary V as admission to the Union ranks. O' evenings it was
a delight to an old grad.'s heart when the younger men got together
on Trethewey Hill, overlooking the sad, rambling town below, and
gave vent to Tech feelings in "On Rogers' Steps," "Dear Old
Song." We doubt not that next term,
foot course-mates, they wilt somewhat haughtily
■xperience," — to say nothing of criticising the
instruction offered. Elder and Grubnau in latter August essayed
a 1,200-mile canoe trip from Lake Temiscaming down the Ottawa
River, and so on to Montreal, thence to Albany via Lake Cham-
plain, etc. At writing they are reported rearing the Canadian
metropolis, and seem in good prospect of having Joslin and Good-
win set up the dinners for them on their late September arrival in
Boston town. To the writer the time spent in this camp, whether
enjoying the wonders of the mines, the log-cabin hospitality, the
delicious piney air, the paddling on or swimming in the lakes, the
swapping tales of old Colorado days with Loring, Sr., or having these
undergrads. rather allow you were birds of their feather, — all these
thingsmade an August of rare delight. — Frank P. VogI died July 20,
1907. "Mr. Vogl overworked himself in the interests of Monad-
nock Mills, which concern he built up, and also himself built and
established the Claremont Gas Light Company. At fifty years of
too young to lay down his work, but it was 'duty well
done.'" Wht
in the drawing-
in the course wi
man, — modest,
the class has seen little of him
unate for us.
a Freshm
E saw lea
igus.
I and the secretary were desk-n
with most sincere regret that early
ne who was so completely a gende-
t, thoughtful, and unselfish. That
recent years has been most unfort-
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1882.
Walter B. Snow, Sec^ 170 Summer Street, Boston, Mass.
Adams, from whom no direct news has been received for many
]rears, is still in Honolulu, Hawaii. — Deering was abroad during
the spring and early summer. — ^The firm of Hoppin & Ely has
been dissolved. Ely's office remains at 32 Westminster Stzeet,
Providence, R.I. — Faunce is vice-president of the Carnegie National
Bank, Carnegie, Pa. — Jones's residence is Washburn Park, and his
summer residence at Deephaven, Lake Minnetonka, Miim. —
Snow severed his connection with the B. F. Sturtevant Company
in July, and is now located at 170 Summer Street, Boston. He
is devoting himself to publicity engineering, improvement in indus-
trial methods, special investigations, etc. — George L. Heins died
September 26, at his summer home at Lake Mohegan, N.Y., where
he had been confined for several weeks with meningitis. He leaves
an enduring monument in the cathedral of St. John the Divine,
on Momingside Heights, New York City, of which Heins and
La Farge were the selected architects through a notable competi-
tion. Since his appointment in 1899 by Governor Roosevelt,
Heins had met the exacting duties of State Architect of New York.
His work stands as an honor to his class and to the Institute.
1885.
I. W. Litchfield, Sec, 10 Kenmore Street, Boston, Mass.
£. B. Homer has become a partner in the firm of Clarke &
Howe at 72 Weybosset Street, Providence, R.I., and the firm will
continue practice under the name of Clarke, Howe & Homer.
News from the Classes
507
Edward G. Thomas, 5^<-., 80 Wall Street, New York, N.Y.
The Mining and Scientific Press of San Francisco in its issue of
June 15 prints in full an address of Frank E. Shepard to the grad-
uating class of the Colorado School of Mines. In an editorial in
the same issue the Press gives deserved praise to Mr. Shepard, and
states that "the young men at Golden will have gained from Mr.
Shepard's appeal for a higher standard, and we commend it to the
older men also." . . ,
The good class of '87 assembled for its twentieth anniversary
at Chebacco Island in the Essex River. Mass., on June 15, 16,
and 17, 1907. This delightful island, situated about a mile
above the sea and commanding a view of the ocean from Cape
Ann to Ipswich, was put at our disposal by the courtesy of
Julian Cameron, to whom all were indebted, not only for this favor,
but also for his active work in arranging for our reception. By
automobile, motor boat, and train the men gathered till the follow-
ing thirty-six answered the roll: H. S. Adams, Bryant, Burgess,
Carter, Carpenter, Coburn, Crosby, Coombs, Carlccon, Cameron,
Cobb, Carney. A. L. Cushing, W. M. Currier, Draper, Douglas,
Fish. Hussey, Hobart, Lane, MuUiken, McColl, Nutter, H. D.
Sears, Spaulding, Sprague, Souther, Taintor, E. G. Thomas, F. A.
Thomas, Todd, F. Thompson, G. Whitney, W. A. Whitney, Wake-
field, and Very. We occupied five cottages belonging to Cameron
and his family, and a marquee was erected in a most sightly spot,
and served for our dining-room. Our material wants and all house-
hold cares were looked after by Joe Hendrie and a corp of helpers,
and this part of our arrangements was without flaw. Joe appre-
ciated that we were hungry for steamed clams and short lobsters
rather than for pai'e-Je-foie-gras. 'Zj's specialty always v
ball, so the strenuous members of our party and other drafted i
gave close attention to the national game under modified rules which
permitted the use of a ball six inches in diameter and a decided
shortening of the base lines. The tennis court and tether-ball pole
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were also kept busy. On the second day of our stay a grand
athletic carnival was held, from which no one was exempt and many
records were broken. The prizes were awarded satisfactorily, the
only protest being from Carpenter, who contested the award in the
standing broad jump on the ground that foot-pounds exerted (dis-
tance covered X weight moved) should govern the award rather than
distance alone. On that basis he had a cinch, so his argument was
turned down. He later showed, however, that he did not care how
much he carried by handily winning a dory race across the channel
and back. Dress parade on Monday morning brought out a variety
of beautiful (?) costumes, among which those of Grace Darling
Thompson and Susie Souther were most effective, as displayed
by their graceful wearers. Our most interesting stunt was a stereop-
dcon show on Sunday evening. First there were shown on the screen
about fifty views of old scenes, groups, and events in the years 1883-
87 and the faces of some of us who have passed away. These pict-
ures brought to us most vividly the old dsiys and pointed out, in the
sincere friendships then formed, the reasons for '87's unity and class
spirit which has endured undiminished for twenty years. After
these views were shown, Todd showed nearly two hundred views of a
trip which he took with Mrs. Todd and others through the Yellow-
stone Park and Jackson's Hole, which were of great beauty and
interest. While many of the men were forced by business aff'airs
to leave on Sunday and Monday, more than a corporal's guard
stayed till Tuesday morning, but each one went away voting our
twentieth the most successful of our four reunions, and renewed
in loyalty to '87 and the Institute. — Schmidt has recently finished
the Michael Reese Hospital, a magnificent Jevrish charity in Chicago
of which he was retained as architect. This hospital is one of the
finest in the country in its appointments, and has cost over a million
dollars. It is absolutely fireproof. An illustrated arricle in the
Chicago Record-Heraldy June 18, 1907, shows it to be a most strik-
ing six-story building, situated near the lake front. — Shepard de-
livered the annual address to the students of the Colorado School
of Mines at Boulder, Col., at the commencement exercises in June.
— Sprague spent August and September in Alaska on an inspection
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of mining properties. — McColl was with us only a short time in
Inadtute days, and has had no opportunity to renew acquaintance
with us till this year, when the reunion was too promising an occasion
for him to miss. He is secretary and active in the management of
the Nova Scotia Iron and Steel Company at New Glasgow, N.S.
— The many friends and business acquaintances of Charles K.
Stearns were shocked to leam of his death, at his home in Boston,
on May 13 last. Mr. Steams had been connected with the electri-
cal industry ever since the beginning of his professional career. His
early experience as engineer of the North-west Thomson-Houston
Company and the succeeding administration of the General Electric
Company gave him a varied experience and a complete acquaintance
with the engineering questions connected with street railroad and
lighting properties, which rendered his advice in his later work as
consulting engineer of the utmost value to his clients. He was very
thorough in his work, and designed the many plants which were put
into his hands with rare good judgment and foresight. His illness
was short, as he had been in his usual good health up to a few days
before he left his office for the last time, Stearns was born in 186+,
in Newton, Mass., and was educated in the Newton public schools
and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, graduating in 1887,
He was married in 1889 to Miss Ethel Hunter, of Newton Centre,
who survives him. Spaulding, who was most intimately acquainted
with him, writes as follows in the Electrical Review: —
[n Charles K. Steams the engineering profession loses one of the kind
of men it can ill afford to lose, one of the men who combined in a rare degree
the result of technical training, practical experience, and sterling integrity.
In private life and in his work the keynote of every action might fittingly
be expressed in the two words, "thoroughness" and "sincerity." In com-
mercial electrical engineering, especially as applied to lailioad methods
and economics, many a detail of design and construction now accepted as
"standard" isdue to his ingenuity and initiative. With a heatt as tender as
a woman's in famiiy and personal relations, but with a conservative and
coolly analytical judgment, inherited from good old New England Puritan
stock, his was a rarely balanced temperament. Many a struggling sales-
man and contractor has good reason to remember his readiness to "help out"
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on a genuine error or unfortunate business condition for which he was not
responsible, but the "shirk "or "quitter" found him inexorable, as the record
of many a railroad and power and lighting system will bear silent evidence
to-day. To his friends a friend of friends; to his employers a faithful
servitor; to his business associates a rare exponent of the "square deal" in
business relations; and to all who knew him a gentleman; broad in liberality
to others and narrow in the performance of self-manifest duty, — such was
the character of Charles K. Steams.
1888.
William G. Snow, Sec.^ 1106 Penn Mutual Building, Boston.
Some important changes in and additions to the official staff of
the Northern Pacific Railway Company have been made to provide
for the most rapid work in adding to the railroad, so as to keep pace
with the growth of the country. It has been decided to have two
general managers, — H. J. Horn to be general manager, in charge
of maintenance and operation in Montana, North Dakota, Minne-
sota, and Wisconsin, with headquarters at St. Paul, as at present.
Prior to graduation Horn did more or less engineering work in Minne-
sota, Iowa, and North Dakota. After graduadon he was assistant
engineer of maintenance of way on the Chicago Great Western from
June, 1888, until March, 1889, when he began work with the North-
em Pacific. He has been with that company ever since, holding
various posidons in the engineering and operadng departments,
including division superintendent, general manager of coal depart-
ment, and since April i, 1904, general manager. H. C. Nutt will
be general manager in charge of maintenance and operadon of the
lines in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon, making his headquarters
at Tacoma. — ^The following changes in address have been reported
to the secretary: W. H. Gerrish, Commercial Twine Company, 542
W. 52d Street, New York City. — John E. Doak, Doak Gas Engine
Company, Oakland, Cal. — G. C. Scales, 475 Centre Street, Newton,
Mass. — C. L. Brown, 38 Wallace Street, West Somerville, Mass. —
F. H. Adams, 54 Kent Street, Akron, Ohio. — G. L. Munn, Board
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of Trade, Springfield, Mass. — James W, Loveland is now works
manager for B. T. Babbitt, Incorporated, soap manufacturers.
They will soon fully occupy their fine new plant at Babbitt, N.J.
The present New York City office is 82 Washington Street. — G, U. G.
Holman is now manager of the electrical department of the Boston
branch of the H. W. Johns-Manville Company, with headquarters
at 55 High Street, Boston. — Henry Forbes Bigelow will remain
abroad until November i. — Benjamin G. Buttolph, of Providence,
R.I., writes in part as follows: —
Mrs. Buttolph and I had a delightful trip 10 the coast in May and June,
On the way out we stopped at many points of interest. At Omaha I had a
short chat with Tom Kimball. He is busy as ever. Mr. Secretary Root had
invited him, as one of the eight paid architects chosen, to submit plans for
the new Palace of Peace in Washington, D.C. At Denver we were enter-
tained at luncheon by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shepard ('S7). He showed us
about the Denver Engineering Works, of which he is president. They are
growing, and already have a line layout of the best machine tools. He and
his partner are justly proud of their reputation in theii line. In Oakland,
Cal., I spent an evening with Russell M. Clement. His oldest boy, about
fifteen, is an expert wireless student. 1 listened through apparatus devised
by him to a message being sent by one of the coast stations. Clement was
city engineer of Oakland for one or two terms, but is in private practice
there now as a civil engineer. We enjoyed our visit to the various coast
cities, particularly Seattle, the scene of Stone- & Webster acrivities. I
was interested in seeing their most modem power-house and car-houses,
all of reinforced concrete throughout. . . . Edwin D. Pingrec ('96) and
myself are now the vice-presidents of the Manufacturers' Rhode Island
Mechanics, State, Enterprise, and American Mutual Fire Insurance Com-
panies, having been elected in June, John R. Freeman ('76) is president of
these companies.
Prof. W. E. Mott, Sec, Mass, Inst, of Technology, Boston.
C. N. Borden, whose election as treasurer of the Richard Borden
Manufacturing Company of Fall River, was recently noted, reports
a quiet but busy life in that " burg. "^Mollis French is at work upon
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the cqupmem of three hospitals. He
in his fine, and, despite a very
to win several pdzes with his jracht. —
fitiMn abfoad about September 20. —
hmaj for sooie time npoo die problem of the
of the Il*yiffrrr Sqnaie appioach to the Washing-
ScRct SnhwxF. The dbiftinr of die elevated trains from the
» Ae .r. «in^ m»nq».g traffic, involve.
. — W. E. Mott gave a course of thir^ lectures in the-
of Columbia Universitj,
has been engaged upon
trafic in die dty of Boston,
. — ^E. E- Peirce, as the chief
Board of Harbor and Land Com-
in ooojunction vrith the Con-
and marking of the Massa-
Otoe hmidred and ninety-nine
SBdctary b in receipt of cards
the marriage in New Yock, on August 20, of Mr. John
HaZl Rankin and Mrs. Charles Shepard. — ^W. B. Thurber is credibly
reported to be adorning his Milton home vrith a reproduction of the
hanging gardens of Babylon. — A. L- Williston was elected secretary
of the Society for the Promotion of Engineering Elducadon at the
convention recently held in Qeveland. — Harrison Loring, Jr.,
reports that he is able to keep busy eight hours a day with the in-
creased work of his company. According to latest advices the labor
question, which has been the source of so much newspaper dis-
turbance in the last six months, has quieted down, and we shall
probably not hear from him again in that line for some time.
1890.
George L. Gilmore, Sfc.^ Lexington, Mass.
When Prince Wilhelm of Sweden was in Boston, on the trip to
Nahant the party went down on Major Hayden's yacht. — F. P.
News from the Classes
Royce, Jr., has been elected a director of the American Pneu-
matic Service Company.— The address of S. A. Morse is now Box
656, Sacramento, Cal.— Mr. and Mrs. G. N. Calkins have been
spending the summer in Cambridge, where Calkins had easy
access to the Oakley Country Club.— The address of A. W.
Woodman is 909 Stock Exchange, Chicago.— We regret to report
the death of Mrs. George Warren Fuller, who died on June 21. —
Mr. and Mrs. Waller Ellis are now located at Ticknor Hill, Scit-
uate, in their new home, "View the View." — The address of
W. G. Cunis is 10 Grand View Avenue, Wollaston.— E. P.
Whitten is at the Grand Hotel, Manila, Philippine Islands. — H, H.
Pope is at 133 Essex Street, Providence, R.l. — Moses Lyman, Jr.,
is with the National Aluminum Works, Wellsville, N.Y.— The
address of C. R. Nason is 20 Madison Street, Hartford, Conn. —
Brokerage houses are commenting upon the magnificence of the New
York offices of Hayden, Stone & Co. They are declared to be the
finest brokerage rooms in New York, and this means in the world.
All the fittings are of marble and mahogany. The offices occupy
the whole of the Broad Street and Exchange Place wings of the ninth
floor of Broad Exchange Building. There are fourteen separate
rooms in addition to the customers' room and the clerks' quarters.
The latter are in one big room, seventy-five feet square, behind
grilled partitions. Gossip says these furnishings cost more than
$100,000. The following extract is from the Boston Transcript: —
Centre Ossipee, N.H., September 13.— One man lost his life and an-
other was saved only by the heroic work of a Massachusetts woman, who
is camping at the lake, by the capsizing of a canoe on Ossipee Lake yester-
day. Ernest Machado, an architect of Salem, Mass., who had a summer
camp at Danforth Bay on the lake, and his nephew, Walter Osborne, also
of Salem, started to paddle across the lake in a canoe. While a consider-
able distance from shore, the canoe capsized and both men were thrown into
the water. Machado was almost immediately drowned. Osborne clung
to the canoe and cried for help. The accident was apparently seen from
the highway, and Mrs. Emma Whiitemorc, wife of Walter Whitiemore of
Wakefield, Mass., who has a summer home at Freedom, near the lake, and
who was driving with her husband, jumped from her carriage and ran to
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the water's edge. Here she found a boat, but no oars. Grabbing up a
piece of board which lay near by, she struck out boldly for the lone figure
clinging to the canoe far out in the lake. After a long strug^e Mrs.Whttte-
more finally reached the canoe, and drew the almost exhausted youth into
her boat. The return trip was made safely.
Mr. Machado was bom in Manchester, June 30, 1868. He was graduated
from the Salem High School and from the Institute of Technology. Many
buildings in Boston and along the North Shore were built according to plans
devised by him. He leaves a mother, Mrs. Elizabeth F. Machado, with
whom he made his home at 5 Carpenter Street, Salem, and five sisters and a
brother. He was an attendant of the South Congregational Church, Salem,
and had offices in that city and in Boston.
1891.
Howard C. Forbes, Sec.^ 88 Broad Street, Boston.
On June 30, 1907, Henry G. Bradlee became a partner in the
firm of Stone & Webster, Boston, Mass.
1893.
Frederic H. Fay, Sec, 60 City Hall, Boston.
On account of the transfer of the engineering offices of the Ameri-
can Telephone and Telegraph Company from Boston to New York,
Grosvenor T. Blood, who has been connected with the engineering
staff of the company for fourteen years, has moved to the latter city.
Blood's new address is 15 Dey Street, New York City. — Samuel H.
Brockunier, M. Am. Soc. M. E., formerly of the Kaaterskill Paving
Brick Company, Catskill, N.Y., has been appointed manager of
the Green Mountain Mining Company of Silverton, Col. —
John R. Burke, for ten years assistant engineer of the Massachusetts
Board of Harbor and Land Commissioners, Boston, has resigned to
engage in contracting for dredging and river and harbor improve-
ments. He will be located temporarily at 56 Lincoln Avenue,
News from the Classes
Wollaston, Mass. — James A. Emery has resigned as vice-president
and general manager of the Birmingham, (Alabama) Railway Light
and Power Company, and with two others has organized the Emery
Steel Company for the rolling of steel bars and the manufacture of
spikes and steel specialties, The offices of the company are at 1004
Brown Marx Building, Birmingham, and their rolling mill and works
at Gadston, Ala. Emery, accompanied by Mrs. Emery and their
two daughters, visited his old home in Haverhill, Mass., in Sep-
tember.— Frank Houghton is cashier of the National Shawmui Bank
of Boston.— Edmund I. Leeds is a member of the firm of Brainerd
& Leeds, architects, which has recently designed and supervised
the construction of the Ford Building, one of the handsomest office
buildings in Boston, at the comer of Bowdoin Street and Ashburton
Place, opposite the Stale House. The offices of the firm have been
moved to the new building. Leeds's address being 15 Ashburton
Place, Boston. — Robert Duncan Reynolds and Miss Fanny Louise
Lawrence, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George P. Lawrence of
Sharon, Mass., were married on the 3d of October. — On October
I Percy H. Thomas leaves the Westinghouse interests to join with
Newitt J. Neall, M. L T. 1900, consulting engineer of Boston, to
form the firm of Thomas & Neall, electrical engineers, with offices
at 52 Williams Street, New York, and iz Pearl Street, Boston. The
firm expects to do a general consulting work in electrical engineering,
giving special attention to high tension transmission design, to the in-
vestigation of the difficulties in operation on high voltage plants,
lightning protection, and extra high tension practice. Atter graduat-
ing from the Institute, Thomas entered the employ of the Westing-
house Company as a "student." His early work was an insulation
of apparatus and on transformers, followed by a stay in Brazil in
1896-97, in connection with one of the early transmission plants.
Later he spent some years in the investigation of static disturb-
ances and lightning with special reference to the protection of com-
mercial systems. Later, as chief electrician of the Cooper-Hewitt
Electric Company, he carried on the practical development of the
Ciioper-Hewilt mercury vapor apparatus. Thomas has for some
time been much interested in the American Institute of Electrical
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Engineers, before which he has read a number of papers. — Samuel
Payson Waldron and Nfiss Hariet Isabel Billington were married
at East Orange, N.J., October 8. — ^The following changes of ad-
dress have recendy been received: George S. Barrows, 910 Grand
Avenue, Kansas Gty, Mo. — Dr. Albert R. Beddall, 5319 Chestnut
Street, Philadelphia, Pa. — Jacob Wiim Brown, 85 Fifth Avenue,
New York, N.Y. — Farley G. Clark, Fourth and Front Streets,
Long Island Gty, N.Y. — ^William W. Cutler, 14 Fulton Street,
Boston, Mass. — ^Edward J. Flyim, 28 State Street, Boston, Mass. —
H. C. Foss« 120 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass. — Frank B. Holmes,
Beech Street, Chelsea, Mass. — George M. Hooper, 4 St. Botolph
Street, Boston, Mass. — Louis Levi, 610 American Building, Balti-
more, Md. — Professor Emit Lorch, 909 East University Avenue,
Ann Arbor, Mkh. — ^Alfred C. Locz, 1208 Rector Building, Chicago,
m. — Professor Elizabeth S. BAason, 53 Crescent Street, Northamp-
ton, Mass. — George E. MerriD, 204 Prince George Street, Aimapolis,
Md. — George L. Mirkk, 293 Washington Street, Boston, Mass. —
Mrs. Edna Wadsworth Moody (Mrs. Herbert R. Moody), 23
HanEukoD Terrace, New York, N.Y. — ^Arthur S. Pevear, 30 Kilby
Street, Boston, Mass. — H. R. Sargent, 2 Rugby Road, Schenectady,
N.Y. — James S. Wadsworth, 164 High Street, Boston, Mass.
1895.
H. K. Barrows, jt<.timg Sec.^ 6 Beacon Street, Boston.
Changes of address are reported as follows: D. H. Thomas,
Union Trust Building, Baltimore, Md.; J. R. Wells, 3 Wells Build-
ing, Quincy, 111.; W. A. \Mlson, 72 Magnolia Street, Boston, Mass.;
M. M. Wheeler, Box 333, Central City, Ky.; Miss E. Wood, 36
Wellington Street, Waltham, Mass.; E. D. Barry, 5928 Walnut
Street, Pittsburg, Pa.; F. W. Harris, 547 Garden Street, Little
Falls, N.Y.; C. A. Phillips, Ashland Block, Chicago, 111.; K. S.
Harbaugh, 1306 Alaska Building, Seattle, Wash.; R. W. Carr,
123 Aubrey Street, San Antonio, Tex.; E. F. Smith, 8 James Street,
Greenfield, Mass.; G. B. Welling, North Bennington, Vt.; G.
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Carleton, Camden, Me.; H. K. Turner, Oak Hill, Newton Centre,
Mass.; C. H. Parker, 39 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass.; A. E.
Wheeler, B. & M. C. C. & S. M. Co., Great Falls, Minn.; H. P.
Coddington, Harrison Building, Philadelphia, Pa.; A. J. Lynch,
Post-office Building, Boston, Mass.; B. J. Clergue, Box 997, Sault
Ste Marie, Ontario; A. C. Jones, American House, Boston, Mass.;
F. C. Hatch, 123 Grant Avenue, Newton Centre, Mass.; Miss M. C.
Brawley, 6 Sachem Street, Roxbury, Mass.; H. E. Davis, i Madi-
son Avenue, New York City; H. E. Nelson, 633 Tremont Street,
Boston, Mass.; P. H. Kemble, Enfield Street, Enfield, Conn, (per-
manent address Windsor Locks, Conn., for mail). — Notice has
just been received of the death of William P. Sargent, of Boston,
January, 1907.
1896.
E. S. Mansfield, Sec, 39 Boylst
1 Street, Boston.
The '96 Decennial Catalogue has finally made its appearance after
many months of struggling, and it is left for each individual reader
to judge of its merits and defects. — ^W. S. Leiand was married on June
26, 1907, to Miss Saidee Watrous. They are now living in South
Framingham, Mass. — At a recent meeting of the Electrochemical
Society, George K. Burgess read a paper on "The Present State of
the Art of High Temperature Measurements." — In a letter received
from H. D. Jackson he includes the following description of his
work : —
I have under way a factory building, which 1 have designed, and expect
to supervise the execution and the installation of all the machinery. 1 alio
am investigating and hope to report on several shoe factories, a printing
plant, and a textile machinery manufacturing company. In all of these
plants I hope to be able toconvince (hem that electrical apparatus is to their
advantage, and to supervise the installation of (he necessary motors, and
possibly generators to furnish power to drive their machinery. 1 have also
considerable prospect of acting as advisory engineer of a considerable
sized plant in Mexico, this plant to generate power from a waterfall, trans-
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mitted some dijeaiice» and utilize the power for the operation of a sugar mill
and also an electric car line. They also propose to use electric motors in
the ploughing of their fields.
— Word has been received that M. A. Sears and L. L. Lambom
have each recently welcomed a stranger into his home. — ^According
to latest advices, Thanisch is now located in Mayer, Ariz. — C. E.
Locke accompanied a summer school class of about ten on a three
weeks' trip, visidng Baldmore, Harrisburg, Lebanon, Bethlehem,
Hazleton, New York. Their investigations were along the line of
the metallurgy of iron, steel, copper, zinc, and lead. Mr. Locke
has also taken a business and pleasure trip through California,
Eastern Canada, and Newfoundland, studying copper, asbestos, coal,
and pyrites. — On September 25 an addition was made in the secre-
tary's family by the advent of Edward Bancroft Mansfield. — ^The
following is copied from the Electrical World of August 17: —
Mr. Theodore Inslee Jones has recently been appointed manager of the
sales department of the United Electric Li^t and Power Company, of
New York City. In this position he will have full charge of the sales end of
thejUnited Company's business, including all contracts for electric light,
power, heat, and sign work, together with the company's advertising. Mr.
Jones is an electrical engineer, graduating from the Massachusetts Institute
of Technology in the class of 1896. Immediately after graduating, he took
a position with the American Telephone and Telegraph Company in its
New York office. In this position he identified himself with the work of
the inspection and traffic departments, originating and equipping in connec-
tion with Assistant General Superintendent Brooks, of that company, the
first school of instruction for employees engaged in telephone traffic, which
has since become an important adjunct of all telephone companies' work.
After four years' experience with the American Company, he took up
similar duties with the New York and New Jersey Telephone Company in
its New Jersey division, where he had charge of the traffic department.
While engaged in this work, Mr. Jones prepared and delivered a course of
lectures on telephone and electiic light topics for the evening branch of the
New York Board of Education, which he has continued each year up to the
present time, last year giving two courses, one on telephone engineering
and one on illuminating engineering. The early part of the present year
News from the Classes
he accepted a position as illuminating engineer n
pany in its New York district, and when in th
managership of the sales depanment of the Unil
which position he is now entering upon. Mr. Jo
ber of articles on electrical topics, among the
ith the Nemsl Lamp Com-
s position was offered the
ed Company, the duties of
les is the author of a num-
ig "A Study of the
Efficiency of the Electric Light Plant of the Boston Public Library," "Notes
and Suggestions for the Instruction of Employees engaged in Telephone
Traffic," "The Progress of the Telephone" "Five Papers on Illuminating
Engineering." The new sales manager will make his headquarters at the
general offices of the United Company, 1170 Broadway.
John A. Collins, Jr., Sti
1897.
, 7* S..
iders Street, L;
Mass.
W. H. Seliew, whom the secretary has been unable to locate for
several years, has at last been found. He is principal assistant
engineer with the Michigan, with headquarters at E>etroit. — The
secretary was pleased several months ago to see a number of the
autographs of '97 men. This is the next best thing to seeing the
men themselves. The document in question that bore the signa-
tures was the subscription list to the stock of the College /forlJ
that was to be issued in August. The secretary's copy must have
gotten tost in the mails.
Prof. C.-E.-A. Winslow, See, 1 57 Walnut St., Brookline, Mass.
Steffens is now at Johnson City, Tenn., as engineer of the South-
em & Western Railroad. — F. A. Jones writes from Brookneal, Va.,
where he is engaged as division engineer of the Tidewater Railroad,
that he has recently recovered from a six weeks' attack of typhoid. —
Pratt came on from Columbus to Boston as a delegate to the Sep-
tember meeting of the New England Water Works Association.
He is engaged, as engineer of the State Board of Health of Ohio,
on an extensive study of the sewage disposal systems of the State. —
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Dawes announced the birth of a daughter, Mary Bradley, on the
4th of July, 1907. — H. W. Jones, who was some time ago ap-
pointed a medical officer of the United States Army, writes: —
Have been stationed in Philippine Islands since January, '07, and have had
much active service during the campaign in Samar against the Pulajanes.
I have also been engaged in some exploring expeditions on the island. In
the near future I expect to attempt the ascent and measurement of Mount
Amanduing in Leyte, hitherto unascended by white men.
— Mark E. Tayor, of the Ordnance Office, War Department, was
married during the summer to a Washington young lady. Sherman
was married on Wednesday, September 11, at Bramwell, W. Va.,
to Miss Katharine Buck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Man-
waring Buck. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman will live at 3 Auburn Court,
Brookline, Mass. — Butcher has left the Massachusetts State Board
of Health to take a posidon with the firm of Metcalf & Eddy, con-
sulting sanitary engineers, 14 Beacon Street, Boston. He is at
present engaged in working up municipal engineering data for the
Boston Finance Commission. — A Boston paper re|x>rts the death
in California of G. F. Ulmer on Aug. 29, 1907. If this report is
confirmed, the class has lost one of its best comrades and the Insti-
tute one of its ablest and most promising graduates.
1899.
Hervey J. Skinner, Sec, 93 Broad Street, Boston.
Harry L. Morse has been promoted to First Lieutenant of Ar-
tillery, and is stadoned at Fort McKinley, Portland, Me. —
George Heckle was in Boston the middle of September. He is
a consulting engineer in Kansas City, Mo. — Lewis Wetmore
Riddle was married to Miss Elizabeth Fuller Emmons, September
5, at North boro, Mass. They will be at home after November
I, at 4635 Ellis Avenue, Chicago. — Herbert H. Riddle, who is an
architect in Chicago, was in town the early part of September, and
News from the Classes
spent a few days at the Somerset. His Chicago office is 1541
National Banic Building. — James A. Patch is the proud possessor
of a second child in his far-away home in Syria.— George C. Winslow
is doing inspection work in Detroit on the new tunnel for the Michi-
gan Central R.R.. now being built under the Detroit River. — J. A.
Stetson is with the Portland Railway Light and Power Company,
Ponland, Ore.— Sherrill has been appointed assistant professor
of theoretical chemistry at the Institute, and will relieve Dr. Noyes,
who has been made Acting President, of a large part of his work in
theoretical chemistry.
Robert L. Williams, Sec, 30 Waban Hill Road, Chestnut Hill,
Mass.
With this writing for the Review, the secretary is to resign in
favor of Robert L. Williams {H.), to whom all future class com-
munications should be addressed. This resignation was necessitated
by the secretary's removal to New York, where he is now employed
by the Board of Water Supply of that city, 299 Broadway. It is
with much regret that the secretary finds it necessary to give up
the class work, which he found very enjoyable when time was avail-
able. He wishes to extend his thanks to the class for their cordial
response to his last circular, and. lastly, he wishes to commend to
the class the incoming secretary. Give him all the support and
information you can, and he will do his pan to keep the class wide-
awake. The secretary has come into touch with very few '01 men
this summer. He rubbed up against C. A. Whiitemore, who was
remodelling a building under C. H. Blackall, architect, while
the secretary was working on the substructure for the Boston Transit
Commission. — F. A. Colby {IV.) and H. T. Blanchard are with
Carrere & Hastings, Blanchard now being engaged as resident
architect on the construction of a hospital in Palmerton, Pa.— E. F.
Lawrence (IV.) repons that he and his associates in Portland, Ore.,
are completing plans for a ?400,ooo Young Men's Christian Asso-
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ciadon and Young Women's Christian Association building, and
have just closed bids for a steel foundry plant consisting of some
six or eight buildings. He is as enthusiastic as ever about the
North-west, and thinks there is room for more Tech men there. —
William J. Sayward (IV.) starts this week on a four months' trip
in Europe, after which he expects to set up business out in Seatde
with an associate architect. — Puckey is established in Wilkes-
Barre, Pa. — ^Among Course I. men. Whitman has left the Panama
Canal Commission, and has entered the navy as assistant civil en-
gineer. He passed the examination some two years ago, but could
not then be appointed on account of his eyes. These have since
improved so that he was able to qualify, and he is now stationed
at the League Island Navy Yard, Philadelphia. The navy is to
be congratulated as well as Whitman, and I am sure the class wishes
him every success in his chosen field. — L. P. Wood (I.) was mar-
ried on August 27 to Miss Mabelle Faville Allen, of Milwaukee.
Both parties were loyal friends of Tech and strongly anti-merger
in their sympathies; yet they have united their futures, and we wish
them the fullest happiness. — Ralph S. Loring (I.) was married on
September 4, to Miss Linnie Marie Hubbell, of Milford, Mich. —
Langdon Pearse and Wilfred DeBerard (XL) are out with the
People's Water Company, Oakland, Cal. — Among the miners
Arnold is owner and operator of the "Omo Jacks" lead and zinc
mines at Joplin, Mo., and is Certainly making good. — A. J. Eve-
land is still at Manila as consulting mining engineer and general
manager of the Eastern Mining Company. — Baxter is now in
Mina, Nev., with McKay & Baxter. — It is with deep regret that
the secretary records another fatality in our class, that of Arthur
H. Birks (IV.), who was killed in the fall of the Quebec Bridge on
Aug. 29, 1907. Mr. Birks was bom in 1879 in Peoria, 111. He
studied for one year at Princeton, and then came to M. I. T., join-
ing the class of 1901 in the sophomore year. He graduated with the
class of 1901 in Course IV., and, after working through the summer
with the Eastern Bridge & Structural Company of Worcester, went
back to Tech for a post-graduate year. Leaving Tech in June, 1902,
he entered the employ of the Phoenix Bridge Company, where he
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remained till his death. After a short time spent as draftsman,
he was transferred to the erection department. There he worked
partly in the field on erection and partly on designs
Among other works he helped to make the designs for the
of the great Quebec Bridge, and for the last two or three years has
been resident engineer on the erection of that structure. This was
a responsible position, and it is the testimony of his superiors that
he did his work with the utmost fidelity. He was on his regular
tour of inspection toward the close of work on August 29, when the
catastrophe occurred, and he was carried down with the bridge.
His body was recovered a few days later. Birks had won the con-
fidence of his employers by his skill and judgment, and the respect
of his associates by his noble character and personal tact. The
Institute and our class have lost one of their most promising mem-
bers, and will feel the keenest sorrow for the untimely death of
our friend. Mr. Birks was an associate member of the American
Society of Civil Engineers. Ralph H. Stearns, Ex-Sec.
1902.
F. H. HmfTER, Sec, 75 Park Street, West Roxbury, Mass.
Since the last Review went to press, work on the Second Record
Book of the Class of 1902 has been pushed steadily. Circulars and
reply blanks were mailed in August, and a large number of replies
are in. With the help of some members, and through other sources,
the secretary has been able to get in touch with several men whose
addresses have long been missing from our rolls. Unfortunately,
a number of men have neglected to reply as yet, and a hurry-up call
is being circulated. Statistics are being compiled, and other matter
prepared for the press. All matter must reach the secretary by
November 15, and the book will be issued as soon after as possible,
probably soon after [anuary I. With the aid of the reply blanks
in hand it would be possible to fill a large part of this issue of the
Review, but only what is most recent is here given. The fall
"crop"of weddings includes the following of our classmates: A. A.
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Jackson was married on September 5 to Miss Louise Annie Salfis-
berg, of Dorchester, Mass. They will be at home after November
I at 5220 Indiana Avenue, Chicago- — On September 14 Greeley
married Miss Marjory Ellen Houghton. The wedding took place
in the Hancock Church, Lexington, Mass. R. V. B. Blaisdell, '02,
was one of the ushers. J. W. Smith and Hunter were the other
members of the class on hand. — ^Arthur Sawyer was married in
Chicago on September 30 to Miss Grace Frances Barrett. They
will make their home at Delaware Mine, Mich., where Sawyer has
been for some time. — Recent changes among our mates are: B. G.
Philbrick is sanitary bacteriologist for the People's Water Company
of Oakland, Cal., his address being 1014 Broadway. — ^Townsend is
now with the Dominion Bridge Company of La Chine, P. Q. — Has-
kell has returned to Boston, and is now chemist for H. P. Hood &
Sons of 494 Rutherford Avenue, Charlestown, the well-known
milk contractors. — ^Avery is srill with the New York Central, but
has been shifted to Watertown, N.Y. His address is 24 Emerson
Place. — Ned Baker, Vatter, and Swan are among the A. T. & T. Co.
men expecting transfer from Boston to New York in the change
of headquarters by that concern. — Miss Bates is teaching cooking
in the New York City public schools. — Norman E. Borden, Jr., will
celebrate his birthdays on the 31st of July, dating from 1907. — George
Moody Worden is four days older. — Farmer has returned to Nashua,
N.H., with the Boston & Maine Railroad. — Emilio Madero is at
San Pedro, Coahuila, Mexico, where he has interests in mining and
other industries. — Manley has been in Boston this summer on general
civil engineering work. — Manning is now with Stone & Webster
in their Boston offices. — L. E. Moore is assistant professor of civil
engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is the
first '02 man in the Tech Faculty. — Patch is now at the Charlestown
(Mass.) Navy Yard, in the department of construction and re-
pair.— Redfield is studying in Paris. Care American Express Com-
pany, II Rue Scribe. — Robert White was recently chosen presi-
dent of the United States Ozocerite Company, of which he was
formerly sales manager. His office is 503 Rector Building, Chicago.
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525
W. H. Adams, See., Polytechnic Institute, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Two more members of the class hav« gone into business for them-
selves, as the following announcements will show, Edward Ely
Hoxie and Alexander J. Scholtes announce that they have formed
a copartnership for architectural work at 622 Berkeley Building,
420 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass.— The undersigned announce
that they have consolidated the business heretofore known as D. C.
Picard, consulting chemist, and the Cotton Seed Products Labora-
tory, respectively, and have formed a copartnership to conduct
a general consulting and analytical chemical business under the
firm name of Picard & Law, with offices and laboratory at 231^
Marietta Street, Atlanta, Ga. (Signed) D. C. Picard and Thos.
C. Law. — F. G. Cox has returned to New York from England, and
may be addressed 17 Battery Place, New York, care of Otis Ele-
vator Company. — C. Frank Sammet has a position in Washington,
D.C., with the Bureau of Chemistry, department of agriculture.—
The class family is still increasing. Cushman announces the
arrival of Master Allerion R. Cushman on Feb. 10, 1907.— Gleason
has returned to the Green Economizer Company in Boston. — While
on his vacation, the secretary saw Olmstead and Nutter, who, to-
gether with Newman, are working on a new constitution. They
have finished the constitution, and are now considering the method
of submission to the class for approval or disapproval. The annual
report has been held up in order to send it out with the new con-
stitution.— The secretary has received a letter of thanks from Hayden,
to whom was sent the class baby cup the first of the year. The letter
will be published in the class book.
1904.
Currier Lang, See., Michigan Central Depot, Detroit, Mich.
George M. Magee and Henry W. Rowe recently formed a part-
lership for the practice of architecture under the firm name of
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Magee & Rowe at 611 Compton Building, 161 Devonshire Street,
Boston. — ^Walter J. Gill, Jr., has removed from Boston to Wash-
ington as assistant examiner in the United States Patent Office.
1905.
Grosvenor DW. Marcy, Sec^ 246 Summer Street, Boston.
The vacation season brought quite a number of '05 men back to
Boston. Some of these looked up the secretary, some he looked up,
and some he butted into by sheer luck. The Boston Gub, '05, kept
up its gatherings at the Technology Club, on the second Tuesday
evening of each month, with an average attendance of ten. '05
men coming home, remember the date. Some of the fellows who
did not come home wrote, and the following items have been accum-
ulated: A. F. Belding is with the Sullivan Machine Company at
Joplin, Mo., and writes that it is the liveliest little town he ever
got into. While mining is the principal industry, it is not at all
a mining town, but a regular city of forty or forty-five thousand
inhabitants and a great little burg. (Artie must be on the Old Home
Week Committee.) — J. H. Brown, Jr., is with the Sullivan Machine
Company in their New York office. He leaves shortly on a trip of a
couple of months to Panama, where this company has considerable
machinery installed. — R. N. Turner graduated last June from the
Boston University Law School. He has been admitted to the bar,
and is now in Homer Albers' law office. — Ros Davis writes to call
attention to an error in the previous issue of the Review. The
Singer Manufacturing Company is located at Elizabethport, N.J.,
not Newark. He says that news gives that town a wide berth, and
concludes, "Oh, I forgot — I am not married yet." Will it be soon,
Ros ? — W. K. Lewis, who has been studying at Breslau, Germany,
spent his vacation in Finland. — E. W. Wiggins has been transferred
from the Wisconsin plant of the Eastern Dynamite Company to
their works at Landing, N.J. He is engaged to a Miss Marcy
(Wellesley, '07). — Dan Harrington is with the Eastern Dynamite
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527
Company^at Barksdale, Wis. — Norman Lombard has been admitted
to the bar of Missouri. He is practising mechanical engineering,
specializing in Portland cement, — A. G. Prescott has left the Whit-
loclt'Coil Pipe Company to take a position as inspector with the
NewjEngland Bureau of United Inspection. His headquarters
are at Boston.— H. W. Kenway, F. W, Guibord, and W. W. Ammen
were moved up from fourth assistant to third assistant examiners
in the last promotions at the Patent Office.— Ammen was married
on September 7 to Miss Lura Clarinda Bates at the home of the bride
in Washington. — Gorman Crosby was admitted to the Washington
bar last July. He has since left the Patent Office to take a good
position with Kenyon & Kenyon, patent attorneys, 51 Wall Street,
New York.— George B. Jones spent his vacation from the Patent
Office in studying law at the University of Chicago. This would
seem hard lines to some of us. but appears to be nuts for George-
He will return as a Senior in the evening school at George Washing-
ton University. — H. F. Gammons was married in July. He is
examiner in the class of aerial navigadon, which has recently be-
come quite active since the Wright Brothers patented their ma-
chine. He is a Sophomore at the National Law School. — Paul
A. Blair is engaged to Miss Ruth Brown, of Washington. He was
admitted to the Washington bar last July, and is in charge of the
Washington office of Howson & Howson. — Ralph R. Patch was
married to Miss Christina V. Johonnott, of Stoneham, in August.
Harry Nabstedt was best man, and R. S. Gardner one of the ushers.
Patch is with the E. L. Patch Company, manufacturing chem-
ists, of Stoneham, Mass. — The secretary received an announce-
ment of the wedding of John W. Taylor to Miss Cora Graf on Sep-
tember 9 at Cincinnati. They will live at Massilion, Ohio. — Ned
Jewett writes, " I beg to report that on the eighth day of August, in
the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and seven, at 7 a.m., was
horn to Elise and T. E. Jewett a little daughter, Margaret." Ned
has been busy this summer erecting concrete grain elevators through
the State of Kentucky. He concludes, "The great reunion is fast
drawing near, and I am glad the baby will not be old enough to
appreciate her papa's actions at that time, for I have a feeling there
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will be something doing." — C. R. Prichard writes from Beverly
that on July 25 they were made very happy by the arrival of a little
boy, weighing nine and one-half pounds, to be named Charles
Rollins, Jr. — Charles E. Freeman was married on September 6 to
Ethel Vaughn Davis at Somerville. They will live at 437 Navy
Place, N.W., Washington, D.C. — On June 15 Miss Edith Z. Ellis
(Smith, '06), of L)mn, announced at a small luncheon at North-
ampton her engagement to H. A. Wentworth. — ^The engagement
of G. B. Perkins and Miss Mary Wardwell, of Salem, was announced
October 2. — R. S. Gardner has left the General Electric Company
to come back to the Institute as assistant in the Mechanical En-
gineering Laboratory. — G. B. Parsons is in Boston again, and
reports the following items about '05 men with the Stone & Webster
Company: The Terre Haute Traction and Light Company, where
he was assistant to the manager, has been sold by the Stone &
Webster Company, and he is awaiting another assignment. E. T.
Steel has been promoted to assistant superintendent of lighting
in the Ponce Railway and Lighting Company, Ponce, Porto Rico. —
Walter Munroe is with the Dallas Electric Light and Power Com-
pany.— R. M. Harding is with the Savannah Electric Company. —
Warren W. Loomis has been promoted from purchasing agent to
the position of assistant to manager of the Dallas Electric Lighting
and Power Company. — R. F. Gale is with the Stone & Webster
Company on electrical work in Taunton. — Selskar Gunn is again
lecturer in biology at the Iowa State University, and is also State
biologist. During the summer he made a trip to England. — C. H.
Clapp, who has been instructor in the North Dakota School of
Mines, has been East during the month of August. — ^W. D. B.
Motter made a short trip north from Mexico, and spent two weeks
in September at Kennebunkport, Me. — W. L. Spalding reports that
E. C. Weaver passed through Buffalo on his way to California,
where he will work on railroad construction. He said Shorty had
some awful alligator yarns and weird accounts of life in the wilds
of Florida. — Carl E. Danforth was married on August 28 to Miss
Carrie M. Goodale. They will live in Bangor, Me., where Dan-
forth's business is located. — Joe Daniels has returned from Glace
News from the Classes 529
Bay to continue teaching in the Miring Department of Lehigh
University. — B. L. Johnson is with the United States Geological
Survey in Wyoming, where the Survey is working up a coal forma-
tion.—Lee Faulkner Goldthwaite, midshipman on the United States
battleship "Georgia," was killed in performance of duty on July 15
by a powder explosion in a turret of the above hip during target
practice. Goldthwaite left the Institute during his Sophomore year,
to take an appointment from his home State, Kentucky, to the Naval
Academy at Annapolis. He graduated last June, and was on his
first cruise when the accident occurred.
1906.
Thomas L. Hinckley, Sfc, 745 Osceola Avenue, St. Paul, Minn.
A. T. Heywood, Ree. Sec, Mass. Inst, of Technology, Boston.
It becomes the very joyful duty of the secretaries to announce, as a
fitting preface to the usual notices of "comings in and goings out,"
the marriages of our dearly beloved brethren Hermann C. Henrici
and Clarence F. Powell, lately of Courses II. and VI., respectively.
The former of these model young men has confessed in a letter, of
which an extract may be seen later on. that the prospect of having
to spend next winter alone amid the raging blizzards of Kansas was
a factor in the happy event in his case, and that on the 19th of Janu-
ary last he did the deed. We have not the particulars in the case
of brother Powell, but hope that they will soon be forthcoming.
These events are coming to be so popular that they no longer cause
the wild excitement that used to accompany their announcement.
That is far from saying that we have ceased to feel a most vivid
interest in them, however. In the name of their a6g single class-
mates we wish "the best ever" to Mr. Henrici and Mr. Powell,
and sincerely hope that they may both "live long and prosper."
Rah for '06! — Some of the faithful may wonder what is the upshot
of the change in our organization recorded in the July issue of this
Review. As it has been vacation time, no ballots have been as yet
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prepared. We hope soon to have them on their way, nevertheless,
and urge our classmates to give them careful attention. Men at
a distance from dear old Boston can render themselves a pleasure
and the 'Stute a service by organizing an '06 branch society, and
then letting the world know about it in a decent way. TTiere is
not nearly enough advertisement given our school in localities where
such notice is most needed, — for example, in the Middle West,
where the only Eastern scientific school with a real solid backing
is Cornell, whose graduates are not afraid to be seen and heard and
whose methods are more in keeping with the customs of that section
than are those of M. I. T/s favorite sons. This is not merely a
"filler'': it represents the opinions of several of our own graduates
who are at present located in the Middle West, and is a real live
issue. Don't let us be behind hand in a legitimate campaign of pub-
licity. Hoist the cardinal and gray, and let the other fellows see
what a good thing it stands for. — Merely to see what sort of results
they would bring, the secretaries sent a few reply-postal cards around
to some of the fellows. While there wasn't much space to reply in,
we found that what was said generally was to the point, and this
method has the advantage of equally dividing the work between the
man addressed and the despairing scribe. We print some of the
replies. H. C. Henrici: "It's did (see details in letter). I can't
say anything for the Review, it speaks for itself. I am looking for-
ward to the next issue with great interest, to see where the boys have
all gone to. For from the enormous ( ?) number of letters I have
received they must have vanished or moved to Africa." — E. D. A.
Frank (replying categorically): "Nothing is the matter. No, I
am not dead." We desire to add to this that we ourselves had the
honor of recently visiting the gentleman in his own fastness, Mil-
waukee, and can confirm both statements. We were "j>ersonally
conducted" for the greater portion of a day, on foot, over about
'steen dozen square miles of Wisconsin soil at a velocity which would
make a Boston street-car sick with envy. Edwin is still with the
Allis-Chalmers Company, and has had a varied experience on out-
side jobs. — C. A. Farwell: "I'm still fat and lazy, although I haven't
seen a Tech man for months. I've got a couple of classmates up
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531
the Yellowstone that I am going to sec shortly. Great sport out
here, hunting prairie chickens on horseback. Am not saying any-
thing about my luck."— G. R. Guernsey; "Farwell is doing detail
work in the office on structures for the Trenton Project, Buford,
N.D., about 50 miles north-east of here down the Yellowstone. Lin-
coln was at the Newlon camp for four months as earthwork inspec-
tor on the Lower Yellowstone Project, but was recently transferred
up here to La Mesa. He is inspecting on a large earth fill. There
are four Tech men here now: Mr. Paul, the construction engineer,
Morse, Lincoln, and myself. I am inspecting on reinforced con-
crete,"— A. W. Hertz: "My health is good, and I am getting along
first-rate as an architectural draftsman. Wilson, '04, is in the
same office with me. Saw Jimmie Root a few weeks ago on his way
out to Mexico." (Al. is still in Kansas City.) — H, W. Harvey: "Still
at the same place. Like it O. K. Am living at 113 Oak Street,
Weehawken. Kennedy (IL), is living with me. Not married as
yet, but possibly in a year or two," — C. S, Peirce; "Am getting
along famously. Wish I could hear more about you fellows, — Bart,
and the rest. With the C. & N, W, Railway, as usual, on
second track work. Also new 20-mile yard." — Willis Ranney:
"Your long (f) letter received, and in reply would state that I
am working for the Chicago Great Western Railway on concrete
construction. Learning the business from the bottom up." —
Strange as it may seem, we find that real interesting letters come
somewhat easier than they used to, and some have actually arrived
without any warning. We take it as a good sign, and suppose that,
now the fellows have got started in life, they are feeling better, and
can afford to push the pen in spare hours. May the good work go
on. We submit a few samples to prove that we are right. E. M.
Eliot writes, among other things: "Have been doing a lot of draft-
ing work here. It was mostly civil engineering. Applied stood me
in good stead, and I coached up on Gurley, bought a Kent, a Kidder,
and a Thompson's 'Concrete.' Also dug up a Carnegie, so that I
was soon able to tackle their jobs. Have been doing most of the
mapping, a couple of roof trusses, which took a good deal of time,
and considerable miscellaneous steel work. Have been almost
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cntirdy relieved of correction work, which is a good diing. . . • The
dvil engineeriiig course got one (all out of me on the subject of rivet
spacing/* Since this was received, Ed has gone to Seattle, Wash.,
where better opportunities presented diemselves. A brief note ap-
prises us of the fact that he is ''back laboring in overalls once more,
eleven hours a day.** Ebot's new address is 554 Harrison Street,
Seattle. — W. G. Waldo, who is with the Detroit River Tuimels
Company, at WiiMlsor, Ont., says he will never cast aspersions on
the Sanitary opckm again. Of the tuimel work he humorously
.At the pieseHt sage of the gane the Detroit River Tunnel makes the aver-
age sewer seem a de^^nfat place to wock in. . . . Did you ever, in the course
ef voor adirarares. Hnet vridi a cvioiis substance that looks like cotton
wool and hA like whippod creaoi, having a compressive strength closely
cqoil to dksK of a dnk of tkiffatir rvae ? Perhaps you have, but anyway
Y^»i ooight to coiBe o^ Mmk see the kiad dbst grows luxuriously throughout
the toHieL The seBsatiMi of sfseeaBg a handful can be compared only
to dbsK of compressiiig a hsBdM of Inge, fat caterpillars beyond the elastic
Kbht. Then there are the dogs. Ds you know the definition of the techni-
cal term "dog" ? Probably not, so kt os assume that you are down in the
ninnd, with a candle stuck fast to the brim of your hat, and are dodging along
among the countless struts, on your war to the shaft and supper. Suddenly,
without warning, your toe strikes a concealed hump of soft mud which
has oozed in through some crack, and down you go into as choice a mud
bath as could be procured at Carisbad for many sous. You have stepped
into a "dog," that's all. . . . Bartlett is in the ^^Indsor field office, where he
has a desk, while I am drafting in the main ofBce over the river. Thus it
happens that, while we are both working for the tunnel company, neither
of us has much to do with the tunnel itself, at least at present. Both of us
expect to be put upon outdoor work in the near future,
— C. T. Bartlett has been at Windsor since July, and, to judge from
many brief communicadons, is finding the work very agreeable. —
H. C. Henrici has the following interesring news to impart : —
I am buried in the heart of Kansas, at Sabetha in Nehama County.
Sabetha is a town of about 2,100, and is strictly a farming community. Bern
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533
and Oneida are rhe two other towns nhich, with Sabetha, comprise my
district. They are also Tatming towns, and, indeed, these telephone ex-
changes are made up of abiout 60 per cent, rural telephones. My district
extends about 25 miles north and south, and about 18 miles "at right
angles to it," including in ihc three (owns about 1,000 subscribers. . . , The
people are very sociable, and we have enjoyed ourselves very much, not'
withstanding the fact that we have gone through three telephone "wars"
since I have come here When I was first sent out, 1 was here for about a
we«k alone, but the prospect of having to stay alone during a lot of trouble
was too much of a proposition, and 1 returned on the i8tb of January, and
persuaded my wife to marry me the new evening, although we had already
planned a big wedding for some future date. We were married on the 19th
at my wife's home, with just a few friends present, and left for Sabeiha on
the aoth. ... I heard from Clarence Powell the other day. He is also mar-
ried, and claims he is having a better time than 1 am; but I do not think that
is possible, even though he is living in Philadelphia. Clarence is still with
the Bell Telephone Company in the equipment department. . . . Dean is in
the traffic department of the same company, and A. C. Taylor is still with
the Gas Company.as service foreman for West Philadelphia Burt Terrell
wrote me some time ago that he had successfully passed the Civil Service
exams for Healing and Ventilating, and is now at Washington, Uving about
two doors from the German embassy. I always knew that '06 men would
soon be famous. I never hear very much of the boys in the West, for I do
not get to Kansas City often enough to talk with those that are there. Alfred
Hett2 is working for Mr. Charles A. Smith, and, when I saw him last, was en-
gaged on a design for a high-school building being constructed by the Board
of Exiucaiion. ... Ira Woodbury passed through here twice during the past
year, travelling in the capacity of secretary of a large shoe manufacturing
concern.
— G. C. Simpson is still with the Eastern Expanded Metal Company,
in Boston, and from last accounts all is going well. Simpson re-
ports 3 fleeting vision of Benham in the Modem Athens, but no par-
ticulars. The secretaries verily believe that they would drop dead
if an '06 man were to take the trouble actually to hunt them up with-
out his business bringing him that way. "Stnall Favors Thankfully
Received" is sdtl the motto over our respective pigeon-holes for
Class Notes, — In reply to S. P. Nevrton's inquiry in our last issue we
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beg to sute that Fred Moote is located in Columbus, Ohio, in the
accounting department of the Penn8]^vania Railroad, Indianap-
olis Division of P. C. C. & St. L. Railway. — ^Tbe very latest I Extra —
Ex I News has just been received at headquarters that brodier
Ralph Jackson has set the date for his capitulation. The announce-
ment reads: —
Mr. and Mrs. Foster Meserole Rhodes request the honour of your pret-
ence at the marriage of their daughter, Elizabeth Meserole, to Mr. Ralph
Templeton Cushman Jackson, on the afternoon of Wednesday the sixteenth
of October, at four o'clock. Saint Bartholomew's Church, Brooklyn, New
York.
Mr. and Mrs. Jackson will be at home after November i at 57 Oak
Square Avenue, Brighton, Mass. Well done. Jack! Our official
phrases of congratulation are exhausted, so we simply join with the
odiers^ and wish Mr. and Mrs. Jackson long life and prosper!^
1907.
Alexander Macombbr, Sec.^ 83 Newbury Street, Boston.
I. On the Part of the Secretary. — The campaign for keeping
track of the newest alumni began with the sending out of the fol-
lowing circular letter: —
MASSACHUSETTS INSTfrUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
CLASS OF 1907
Now that oar cUm hM jomed the ranks ol Ahmmi, it bccomei the dutj ol erery one of »
to keep in touch with the dan organization and endeavor to do his share in maintaining Alumni
enthusiasm and interest, for the strength ol anj institution depends on the lojahj of its Ahmmi.
1907 has always been a lojal class and wiU keep its record.
The Class Secretary intends to keep in touch with erery man,— not only those who have bees
with us during our entire coarse, but those who hsTe been connected with the class for shofter
periods. This means nearly four hundred men, and it is no small undertaking. To this end
an are urged to communicate with their Secretary, advising him ol matters ol intierest ia tfaor
lives, thev business prospects, changes off posttioUf address, etc.
While the Secretary wiU endeavor to correspond persooaBy with the dass, it will be leaKnd
that this is impossible to any great degree and the main diannd must be throogh sook publi*
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utioD which all mif iccein. The Tichhologt Riviiw idaaMj fulfill cbii nquirement,
iDd all in urgtd lo subtcribc for il. The suhKription ii oolj one doUir i jeu*, ind ihould
bt lent to the Technologt Revikw, 8] Vcwbarj Stmt, Boiion. All Inititute ifiiin ue
here chronided, lod a bit of membcn of the diu viD be publiihcd la each inue, with theii
addr«i« and Dotti of intereit regirdiag ihi men.
Do not fall to tike thii opponuoiij to keep ia touch nith joai dix and Alma Mater.
Rcfnemb^ that there arc aome who are giving their time and energiei to thla worlr, — the leaat
that jon can do ii to ptt (u 70UT lUppon. Do not fail lo fill out the anached blatik and mail
10 joui SeoFtary. DO IT NOW. Then jou iron'l forgel. Accompany it irith a tew *oidi
of four own work and any mitten of inleiett rcguding olhet memben of the dan. Tbe
But clan notei, with the newi of the fellowi and the report at the Clan Daj Coaunitiee , will
be publiihed in the October number of the Raviiw. Sabtcribe now.
Pleaie do your ihate and und the attached blink to your Secretaiy ind ihow your loyalty
to 19C7 and youi coUcge.
ALEXANDER MACOMBER, Grubou Sicrary,
S3 NiwiuaT Stiiet, Boitoh, Ua».
Auguit, 1907.
Nanit
Addrcu (miiliiig)
Buiinew (fino and addrcM) ....,,,.
Hue joo rabfoibed to ifae RiniwP
Em out tbe above tnd retan to
ALEZANDEB HACOMBES, SKnury,
83 NiwiuiT Snin, BoatoH .
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Your secretary was unable to send out the above letter before,
as he did not receive the list of addresses from the Institute until
the latter part of August. Inasnnuch as these were home addresses,
it will take some time to get returns, and so we hope to have more
complete news in the January Review.
Since our Freshman year there have been 577 persons connected
with 1907. The present mailing list of the class consists of the
graduates (io8) and all who have been connected with us since
the Sophomore year, in all 325. On this basis the secretary sent
out 325 circular letters. It is hoped the fellows will respond
536 The Technology Review
promptly^ and enable us to maintain a strong organization. In
this respect men are urged to look up the Technology Clubs and
Associations in their particular part of the country. They are
everywhere, and addresses are given in the catalogues and in the
Review. Look up other Tech men, and develop that esprit de
corps which is such a strong factor in the success of our institu-
tion. Again, our men are scattered all over the coundy, and must
become acquainted - with young fellows who are looking for the
education the Institute gives. Use your influence to bring them to
Tech, and so actively assist in the work for our college.
It is a pleasure to announce that the labors of the Class Day
Committee have resulted very favorably. Following is the general
report: —
treasurer's report.
Spread tioxjoo
Concert 18.00
Alumni Reception 17.80
Class Dinner 350.00
Orchestra 50.00
Class Gift 184.90
Printing and engraving 229.25
Floral decorations 186.75
Miscellaneous expenses 34>8o
Deficit on Dance 18.25
Total expenses ^1,281.75
Receipts,
Received from Class Day assessments and Class Dinner tickets . j 1,426.00
Total receipts 1,426.00
Total expenses 1,281.75
Balance I144.25
Interest .jj
In treasury f 145.02
(Signed) E. H. Packard, Treasurer.
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537
AUDITORS REPORT.
Wehav
thera to b
herein given, and htii
(Signed.) Alexander Macomber, Chairman,
William L. Woodward,
Hudson B. HAaxiNGS,
Auditing Comminei
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II. Personal Notes. — 1907 is certainly holding its record as a
banner class in some respects. The secretary has received word of
five marriages since June. John H. Leavell married Miss Rebecah
Doble, of Quincy, Mass., June 10. Several of us were on hand to
give our Texan a good send-ofF, but "Stud" fooled us, as usual.
Stud is a very fonunate man. May we all be as much so when the
time comes! He and his bride have spent the summer in Europe. —
Oscar Starkweather married Miss Margaret L. Mitchell, of Need-
ham, Mass., September 18. The wedding was held in the First
Baptist Church of Needham. Several 1907 men were present to
witness Stark's downfall. We all of us wish him great happiness.
Stark and his bride plan to go West this fall. — P. R, Nichols mar-
ried Miss Mildred Wood, of Boumedale, Mass., on June 20. Their
home will be at 23 Pleasant Street, Sioneham, Mass. The other
two Benedicks are Kenneth Moiler and K. W. Dyer, who were
married in July.
Our class will be well represented on the instructing staff next
year, the following men returning as assistants: civil engineering,
C. E. Allen, Alvord, J. M. Barker, Cullimore, Conron, Garratt,
C. D. Howe, H. B. Hastings; mechanical engineering, R. S.
Gardner, C. A. Eaton, J. J. Thomas, Bryant Nichols, Kenneth
Moiler, W. W. Bigelow; chemistry, C. R. Bragdon, G. F. White,
F. B. Shields, H. W. Mahr, O. L. Peabody, W. B. Gonder, R. G.
Woodbridge; electrical engineering, R. G. Hudson; naval archi-
tecture, A. H. Jansson, H. S. Wonson.
Following are notes concerning those heard from, or of, up to date.
Alt others will have to be reached through their home addresses
538 The Technology Reriew
which may be found in Technique or by application to the secretary.
As soon as they are heard from their notes will be published. Bob
Albro is with the Metropolitan Water Board at Qinton, Mass. —
Charlie Allen has been with the American Bridge Company this
summer, but comes back as an assistant. — Laurie Allen is with Hor-
ton & Hemenway, builders, and is at Providence, R.I., address
128 Broad Street. — ^A. B. Arnold is with the American Agricultural
Chemical Company, 92 State Street, Boston. — R. C. Ashenden
(ex *oy) is with the Boston & Albany Railroad at Chatham, N.Y. —
Bachmann is in the United Sutes Patent Office, address 11 16 New
York Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. — C. F. Baker is with G. H.
Ingraham, Architect, address 43 Chestnut Street, Boston. — ^J. M.
Baker is with the Illinois Steel Company, Chicago. — ^A. F. Bancroft
(ex '07) is with Warren Brothers, 93 Federal Street, Boston. —
Jimmie Barker returns as assistant in Civil Engineering, as does
Bigelow. — ^A. S. Black (ex '07) is with Baker, Geer, & Ingalls,
341 Union Street, Lynn, Mass. — J. C. Bradley, is with the Coe
Brass Manufacturing Company, 74 Litchfield Street, Torrington,
Conn. He writes that he is already at home in their chemical
laboratory. — L. C. Brock expects to return as Young Men 's Chris-
dan Association college secretary, and also to do graduate work in
electrical engineering. — Harry Burhans is working for the Bur-
hans & Black Company, Syracuse, N.Y. — ^A. L. Burwell is ex-
perimental chemist with S. M. Bixby & Co., makers of shoe polishes,
address 30 7th Avenue, New York City. — J. P. Chadwick is with
the Tennessee Copper Company, Copperhill, Polk County, Tenn. —
E. L. Chaffee takes up graduate work in Harvard this fall in line
for a Ph.D. His engagement is announced to Miss Dora L. Armes,
of Lexington, Mass., Mt. Holyoke '06. Chaffee, however, expects
to change that name before long. Good luck, old man! — H. R.
Chase is with the American Bridge Company, New York Gty,
address 481 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. — ^A. O. Christensea
is at Calumet, Mich. — Charlie Coffin is with the Board of Water
Supply, Jamaica (L.L), N.Y. — G. A. Crane is at Tucson, Arii.,
with the Southern Pacific Railway. — R. H. Crosby is with the West-
em Electric Company, Chicago, address 75 Park Avenue. — ^P. T.
News from the Classes
539
Ciunmings is with James Purdon, architect, 8 Be;tcon Street,
Boston. — Carrol Dean takes up the apprentice course with the
Wettinghouse Company at Pittsburg. — V. H. Dickson is with
Clay Belsley, mechanical en^neer, 219 Masonic Temple, Peoria,
III. — Parker Dodge is with GifFord Wood Company, 729 Warren
Street, Hudson, N.Y. — S. J. Eagan writes that he expects to go with
the Moran Shipbuilding Company, Seattle, Wash. — Emilio is in
Globe, Ariz. — John Evans's address is 1300 South 14th Street,
Denver. Colo. John appears to be taking life easy at present.
— J. T. Fallon is with Hinchman, Pilot & Tooker, 52 Broadway,
New York City. — H. P. Farington, is with Holbrook, Cabot 6c
Rollins Corporation, 6 Beacon Street, Boston.— C. S. Fleming, Jr., is
with Proctor & Gamble Company, Ivorydale, Ohio. — F. C. Elder
will take graduate work at Tech next year. — F. W. Friend's address
is Duxbury, Mass. — R. D. Gale is with the Stone Sc Webster
Engineering Corporation, 174 Milk Street, and is at present in
Taunton on concrete construction. — C. W. Gammons will return
as a student next year. — W. A. Gates is engineer with the Bulfalo
Expanded Metal Company, address 57 Johnson Park, Buffalo, N.Y.
— G. S. Gould is with the Sute Board of Health, Boston. — A. E.
Green is at Heroult on the Pitt, Shasta County, Cal., with the
Noble Electric Steel Company. He is engaged in the new process
of the production of steel by electricity. — P. P. Greenwood is with
the Western Electric Company, Chicago. He and Crosby are room-
ing together. — W. I. Griffin comes back to Tech again. — Hapgood is
with Stone & Webster, Boston. — J. B. Harlow also returns to Tech
this fail.— W. T. Hoover (« '07) 'S with the State Board of Health,
Boston, Mass.— C. M. Hutchins is at Sparrows Point, Md., with
the Maryland Steel Company. — J. F. Johnston, Jr., is with the
McLoughlin & Walsh Construction Company, Marston Building,
Kearny Street, San Francisco. — T. C. ICeeling is with Stone &
Webster, 84 State Street, Boston. — C. R. Lamont (ex '07) returns
aa a student this fall. — E. G. Lee is with S. Morgan Smith Company,
176 Federal Street, Boston. Lee is on the road to Benedick life, as
his engagement was announced, July 15, to Miss Edna M. Grant,
of Somerville. — H. C. Libby is with the American Bridge Company,
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Pencoyd, Pa., address loi RocheUe Avenue, Wissahickon, Phila. —
Roy Lindsay returns as Dr. Gill's private assistant. — Dan Loomis
is at Bath, Me., with the Bath Iron Works. — H. D. Loring is in
Cincinnati, Ohio, with the Ferro Concrete Company. — W. S. Lucey
is with the Eastman Kodak Company, address 3 Emerson Street,
Rochester, N.Y. — H. H. McChesney is with the Oneida Railway
Company, Utica, N.Y. — J. M. McMillan is the proud possessor of
the following address: Care Veta Colorado Mining and Smelting
Company, Minas Nuevas via Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico. That
sounds just like Mac. — Macomber is with Stone & Webster,
electrical engineers, 84 State Street, Boston. — F. S. MacGregor's
address is 78 West Street, Hyde Park, Mass. — Stuart Miller is
reducing his weight with the Cincinnati Milling Machine Company.
His address is 3447 Evans Place, Cincinnati, Ohio. — H. L. Moody
is with the Boston Rubber Shoe Company at Maiden, Mass.
Harry is assistant master mechanic. — F. W. Morrill is with the
Schofield Company, 904 Pennsylvania Building, Philadelphia, Pa.
His address is Fort Hunter, N.Y. — E. H. Packard is mechanical
engineer with H. M. Plympton & Co., address 62 Winter Street,
Norwood, Mass. Pack is the same old boy, and is "waiting for
the time." — ^W. W. Pagon is with the Baldmore Bridge Company,
Baltimore, Md. — R. W. Parlin comes back to Tech this fall. —
M. H. Pease is with Stone & Webster, Boston, and has just been
sent to El Paso, Tex., with the El Paso Street Railway Company. —
Allen Pope is with J. W. Danforth Company, Buffalo, N.Y. His
address is 1336 Harvard Street, Washington, D.C. — Rambo is with
the American Locomotive Company at Providence, address 274
Benefit Street, Providence, R.L — Karl Richards is with the T. J.
Hind Company, concrete, 19 Milk Street, Boston. "Kelly" has
been bossing a gang of dagoes this summer. — Franklin Ripley, Jr.,
is with the Troy Blanket Mills, Troy, N.H. — Don Robbins is with
Horton & Hemenway, contractors, 683 Atlantic Avenue, Boston.
— D. E. Russ is with the Revere Sugar Refinery, East Cambridge,
Mass., where he is in charge of a laboratory he has fitted up himself.
— M. W. Sage is with Sage Brothers Company, Boston, address 18
Bradshaw Street, Medford, Mass. — R. E. Sampson expects to go
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54 »
to Nevada as mining engineer at Maiietta, Sodaville County. —
B. K. Sharp is with the Bath Iron Works, Bath, Me.— Herbert
Spear is with the Burgess Sulphite Fibre Company, Berlin, N.H.
He is assistant to the headchemist.and writes that he is getting great
experience with the "unexpected happening every day." — F. C.
Stockweil's address is 59 Arlington Street, South Framingham, Mass.
— R. E. Thayer is with the American Locomotive Company,
address 309 Benefit Street, Providence, R.I. — E. A. Thornton is
with the Southern Pacific Railway at Tucson, Ariz. — W. F.
Tumbull is with the New York Central & Hudson River Railway,
address Tuckahoe, N.Y., Box 4,13.-0. V. Turner is at Lawton,
W. Va., with the Laurel Creek Electric Company.— Sam Very
is with Clinton & Russell, architects, address 518 West 151st
Street, New York City.— C. A. Vose is at Marion, Mass. — P. B.
Walker is with the Boston Transit Commission, 15 Beacon
Street, Boston.— S. D. Wells is with the Green Fuel Economizer
Company, 141 Milk Street, Boston.— J. D. Whittemore and Erie
Whiring are taking the student course with the General Electric
Company. Their address is 618 Chapel Street, Schenectady, N.Y. —
L. C. Whittemore is in the engineering department, American Brass
Works, Waterbury, Conn.— W. L. Woodward is with C. S. Bradley
& Son, 41 Park Row.N.Y., engaged in experimental work in electro-
chemistiy.
in. Letters. — Bob Albro writes: —
... I arrived home after the " Pop, " and Btaned 10 work for the Metro-
politan Water Works. 1 am at the Clinton office, and am getting the
praaical work which every fellow needs. I may he in Boston late in the
winter, and hope to see you. As 1 owe the "handsome man" a letter, I give
it to him now.
— A few lines from the handsome man: —
. . . Mighty glad to see the old class is going to move after all. I have
been with Honon Sc Hemenway since June 10, and have been working on a
big car barn in Providence, R.I. I feel as. if I were pretty well fixed, and like
542 The Technology Renew
the work, but how a man is going to get hitched on die money be eamt by
the sweat of his brow is beyond my comprehension. If you happen to gee
next to any get-rich-quick schemes, put me wise, for, if all goes well, nea
year is going to see me starting out on a life sentence. . • • Lawrie Allen.
—Charlie Allen writes ^^
Nothing of great bearing on my future life, outside of business, has hap«
pened as yet. But you know that it's in the blood of old '07, so look out for
surprises.
— R. H. Crosby writes: —
Greenwood and I have arrived in Chicago July 6, and began the toilsome
life for the Western Electric Company. Greenwood is taking the power
apparatus course at Hawthorne, vrhile I am tiying to spoil telephone switch-
boards at Clinton Street.
— From Charlie Coffin: —
... I have been down here at Jamaica, Long Island, with the New York
Board of Water Supply since August 3. I have decided to discontinue my
relations with the Tech Show, and incidentally Tech, and try my luck at the
legitimate.
— From Harry Moody: —
I went to work for an oil concern, but very shortly put them on the bum,
for they failed after I had been with them two weeks. Then I came here
with the Boston Rubber Shoe Company, as assistant master mechanic. I
am the fourth Tech man on the place, the superintendents of both factories
and the chemist being the others.
—Bill Woodward writes: —
... I am with Charles S. Bradley & Son, of 41 Park Row, New York City,
on some experimental electro-chemical work of a private nature. We are
located at Bayonne, N.J., a very unattracdve breeding-place for the famous
Jersey mosquito.
News from the Classes 543
The fellows will be g|ad to hear from Jimmie Wadsh (#x 'o/),
«iow a cadet at West Point. He writes: —
Received your notCyand was mighqr ^ad to hear from jfou. I have some
pictures of the boys up here, and they serve to remind me of the good old
days (Wednesdays) vrhen we played at soldiering in the old Armory. It's
•quite a lot different up here, as you can imagine. About mjrself I can only
-say that ''Uncle Sam'' is certainly doing the right thing by me, and I am
•doing my best to show I appreciate it.
— R. G. Woodbridge writes: —
... I have been enjoying the longest and best loaf this summer. Spent
'eight weeks on a trip to the Middle West, spending mott of my time and
money in Indianapolis and Chicago. Four years at Tech proved insufficient
for me, so I am coming back on a special train as research assistant in
•organic chemistry.
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INDEX TO VOLUME IX.
FAOB
Address at Banquet in Honor of Sir William Henry Perkin,
WUliam Whitman 28
Aleutian Islands^ Technology Expedition to the 182
Alumni Association, Annual Meeting of the 73
Amerikanisches HocHSCHULWESENy W. Boettger 294
Appointments and Promotions 348, 488
Architecture, Department of 56, 195, 357
Athletics Jo.Tog, 375, 495
Batchelor, C. C, Translation of "Amerikanisches Hochschulwesen/'
by W. Boettger 294
Beaux-Arts 189
Bequests 44,354
Biology, Department of 58
Boettger, W., Amerikanisches Hochschulwesen 294
Book Reviews 1579287,465
BufiFalo, Technology Qub of 85
Burton, Alfred £., Notes on Studying in Paris 22
Burton, Alfred £., Review of Breed's and Hosmer's PrincifUs and
Pradici of Surveying 157
Cabot Medals 373
Cabot, Samuel 184
Cabot, Samuel, in his Relations to the iNSTrruTE, Henry S.
Pritchett I
Caps and Gowns 189, 204
Chemistry, Department of 57, 196, 357
Cincinnati, M. I. T. Club of 219, 382, 497
Civil Engineering, Department of 55, 192, 335, 490
Class Secretaries, Association of 78, 213
Classes, The 64, 204, 326, 330, 493
Clubs 66, 201, 371
Coach, The New 495
College Graduates, Courses for 315
Connecticut Vall^, Technology Association of 378
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Convocations 65
Corporation, The 449184,345,487
Ckosby, W. O., a Sketch of his Work dukoio THurr-FiyB Years,
WiUiam H. Niles 174
Dalt, Rbguiald a., T. A. Jaggar, Jr. 178
Dean, Repon of the 60
Dtgjntg 353
Department Notes 47, 192, 355, 490
Departments, Extracts from Reports oT....* 55
DoLKE, W. F., Jr., Junior Wedt and Senior Week 326
Eastman, Guy W., A. A. Noyes 463
Dectrical Engineering, Department of 58, 361
EMoiNEBiinfG Education, George F. Swain 12
En^ish, Department of 59
Faculty Notes 46, 191, 354
Facuky, The i87>345
Fdlowships 353
Field Day 70
FtATERNmBs AND THEIR Place IN Instftute Litb, Geofge V.
Wendell 161
Freemen, Physical Examination of 495
General iNSTrruTE News 44, 184, 345, 487
Geology, Department of 58, 492
Gifts 189
Goodwin, H. M., Review of Derr's Pboiograpby for Students of
Physics and Chemistry 287
Graduates, The 73, 213, 378, 497
Graduation Exercises 334
Hale, George E., A Plea for the Imaginative Element in Technical
Education 467
Hartford, Technology Club of 88, 221
Imaginative Element in Technical Education, A Plea for the,
George E. Hale 467
Income Fund, The, Edward G. Thomas 41
Interscholastic Drill 373
Jaggar, T. a., Jr., Reginald Aldworth Daly 178
Junior Week, W. Fred Dolke, Jr 326
Kommers 68,203
Mahan, John F. 375
Index
547
Mathematics, Department of 5'>3^
Mechanical Engineering 56, 188, 193, 490
Medical Adviser, Repoit of 60
Merrimack Valley, Technology Club of the 119
Mining Engineering, Department of 47, 19a, 356,491
Modem Languages, E)epartmeni of 51, 199, 36B
Naval Architecture, Department of 49,188,367
Nechology . . 89,109, 119,184, 186,225,119,391,461,501,509,513,522
New Bedford, Technology Club of 87,382
News from the Classes 89,225,387,501
NiLES, William H., A Sketch of Professor Crosby's Work during
Thirty-five Years 174
Northern Ohio, Technology Club of 381,497
Noith-nestera Association of the M. 1. T 84, 115
Notes, A. A., Guy Warner Eamnan 463
NovEs, A. A,, Talk to Fitn-year Students 5
Opening, The 49J
Organizarion of Faculty, Report of Committee on 345
Panama, Technology Gathering at 122
Paris, Notes on Studying in, Alfred E. Burton 22
Peabodv, Cecil H., Shipbuilding and Educadon 33
Pbabody, C. H., Tests on the S.S. "Governor Cobb" 340
Philadelphia, Technology Club of 116, 380
Philosophy, Doctor of 352
Photography for Sludfnts of Pbyiici and CbemislTy,'LoMn Dm . . . 287
Physics, Department of 48, 367
I^ttsburgh Association of the M. I. T 348
President, Extracts from Report of 51
pRBsiSENT, The Acting, Aktuur Amos Noyeb 486
PrincifUi and Practice of SuTvtfing, Bned »nd Hotmtt 157
PmrcHETT, Henrv S., Samuel Cabot in his Relarion to the Institute . i
Professional Socieries 63, 200, 370, 494
Publications 46
Putnam, William Lowell, Alexander Strong Wheeler 289
Recruitikg, Henry L. Seaver 169
Research Laboratory 57, 353
Rocky Mountain Technology Gub 85
Seaver, Henry L., Recruiting 169
Secretaiy of the Faculty, Repoit of 59
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Senior Week, W. Fred Dolke, Jr 330
Shipbuilding and Education, C. H. Peabody 33
Song Book, The 206
Students, New 489
Swain, George F., Engineering Education 12
Talk to First-year Students, Arthur A. Noyes 5
"Tech," The 374
Tech Show 69, 203, 326, 374, 494
"Technique" 328,465
Technology Architectural Record 465
Technology Qub, The 78, 322, 498
Technology Club of the South 497
Term Members of the O>rporation 77
Terraces of the West River, Brattleboro, Ft,, Elizabeth F. Fisher ... 158
Tests on the S.S. "Governor Cobb," C. H. Peabody 340
Thomas, Edward G., The Income Fund 41
Treasurer, Extracts from Report of 61
Treasurer, The New, Francis Russell Hart 485
Tyler, H. W., Report of Conmiittee on his Retirement as Secretary . . 44
Undergraduates, The 63, 200, 370, 493
Washington Society of the M. I. T 86,217,380
Wendell, George V., Fraternities and their Place in Institute Life . 161
Wheeler, Alexander S • 186
Wheeler, Alexander Strong, William Lowell Putnam 289
Whitman, William, Address at Banquet in Honor of Sir William
Henry Perkin 28
WiGGLESWORTH, GeORGE, TREASURER OF THE INSTITUTE .... 482
Young Men's Christian Association 68, 202, 373, 493
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