Page Two .. p, 4 l )l , dullness ”their Menus Student Publication of the ARMOUR ENSTETUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CHICAGO, ILLENOHS Published Weekly During the College Year SUBSCRIPTION RATES Single Copies, 10 Cents, Each. THE STAFF MANIBGING BOARD $2.00 Per Year Editor—in—Chief .. . . ............... David T. Smith, ’30 Managing Editor ..John S. Meek, ’30 Business Manager . . . . .M. 0. Nelson, ’30 Faculty Adviser ....... Professor Walter Hendricks NEWS DEPARTMENT News Editor ..................... Fred B. Attwood, '31 Departmental Editors E. W. Carlson, ’32 J. R. Jackson, ’32 W. H. Rudolf, '32 V. A. Sturm, ’30 H. P. Richter, ’32 Reporters R. L. Ellis, '33 T. Leavitt, ’33 J. B. Dirkers, ‘32 SPORTS DEPARTMENT Sports Editor ..................... Arthur H. Jens, ’31 w Animus-risen sews .2: “THE Shilfifl‘flfi ” :: Cleave to “The Slipstiok”; let the Slapstick fly where it muy. EMPQR TAN?” They tell me that the cuttlefish Is not a very subtle fish. And I don't doubt it. And I have heard it said, no carp Has ever learned to play the harp. But what about it? B. S. ’1! A: ‘4]: It sure was a relief to get back to school again where one can catch up on his sleep. This opinion was voiced by everyone we met here, January 6. No doubt you all had an enjoyable vacation and purtook heartily of the Christ— mas goose or pork chops. We did. :k s :1: Prof: “What is the most outstanding contribution that chemistry has given to the world?” . Chorus: “Blondes.” Walt. Atom FAMOUS QUOTA'MONS Assistants E. R. Rowley, ‘30 R. Mulroney, ’33 C. Stempkowski, ’32 A. Weston, ’32 FEATURE DEPARWENT Feature Editor. . . . ..... . . . . . . . . . .Al Auerbach, '31 Columnist K. A. Knittel, ’30 Feature Write . .Stephen Janiszewski, '30 Assistants S. T. Garfinkle, '30 .......... ........O. Barnett, ’33 ......... Dave Chapman, '32 P. E. Seideiman, ’31 Inquiring Reporter Cartoonist ........ MAKE-U1? DEPARTMENT Make-up Editor ...... . . .Stephcn Janiszewski, ’30 Assistants J. Taylor, ’32 M. J. Sehinke, ’32 B. C. Scott, ’33 BUSINESS DEi’Alitfll‘ll/IENT Advertising Manager . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . ...... (Open) Assistants C. A. Erickson, ’32 E. A. Scanian, ’32 J. H. Miller, ‘33 Circulation Manager. . . . . . . . . ....... C. H. Johnson, '30 Assistants C. B. Sommers, ’33 J. E. Taylor, ’32 F. W. Spauldlng, ’31 J. J. Casey, '32 G. W. Kohout, '30 E. A. Scanlon, '32 .l’. G. Papantony, '30 1-1. 1-1. Hamlin .T. W. Juvinsll, ’33 A. F. Wilde, ’31 Mailing Circulation Mgr ......... F. A. Schoneman, ’30 Assistants J. S. McCall, ’32 R. Dufcur, ’33 VOL. 1V .llANUAlRY 14, 1930 No. 13 .A Wrought for New Yours Now that the Christmas holidays are over, and we have started on a new year, some of us have made a lot of resolutions concerning this thing and that. However, the custom of making New Year’s resolutions seems to be slowly dying in popularity. Of course, such resolutions are in themselves more or less useless because they are seldom upheld beyond a. period of 9. week or two, but the deliberation behind their making is valuable. The man that swears to do his Calculus every night “from now on," will he trotting off to the show on week nights in another fortnight. That is to be expected. However, when he stopped to make this lightly honored resolution, he took mental inventory of his failings and his needs. He stopped to review his present habits of life, to look ahead into the future. He decided which way he was headed, which Way he wished to travel, and determined to make such corrections in his paths as seemed most advisable in order to reach the end which he had in- view. if we all would spend a little time to stop and look ahead, to chart our course, we could gain a great deal. You're not so, tough, big boy—you just forgot to shave. Snow again sonny. They didn’t get the drift. Never mistake asthma for passion. 3‘- 33 'l' “Your hair needs cutting badly, sir,” said the barber. “No, it doesn’t,” retorted the student. “It needs to he cut nicely. You cut it badly last time.” ’1‘. M. * Eli 3‘# There are more spongers in this country than there are sponges. ill >1: ilk WHAT DOES A DRAFTSMAN D0 THEN? Do you know that there is a fellow in our “calc” class who thinks a draftsman is o. fellow who opens the win- dows'! J. S. Mac. 4.1 V ax Perambulating Pete: “Wot’s dot horseshoe nail in yer suspenders for?" Hobo Harry: “Dat’s dc combination. dot out, I fall to pieces.” 1‘ Ef yer 1.21ch w. She looked like a fallen angel,——one that had fallen on its face. Plato. 4.: i! ll’» Prof. (in Biology): “What animal makes the nearest approach to man?" Student: “The mosquito." R. F. S. 'le =l= is The past vacation afforded the conductor of this column a new experience, one that will be remembered for some time, even longer perhaps. Hunting, that’s the key word to the new experience. Did you ever hunt? Some sport! I never will forget the first shot ll fired I pulled the trigger, then came the reaction. That gun (cannon, I think it was) came back in a hurry and liked to have knocked me into the next county. The net result of the day, for me at least, was a black and blue shoulder and wet feet. as re s , ATTENTHON! YOU EXPERTS 0N PM‘MSliCS What happens when an irresistible college boy meets on immovable cold? it .x u CAUTKQUS Little Boy: “Conductor, will you please give me a transfer?" . Conductor: “Certainly. Where to, my little man?" Little Boy: “on, I can’t tell you that. It’s a sur- prise party." ' ill 13 0 Customer: “I’d like twenty—five cents worth of Zinc Ointment." Drug Clerk: “Yes, Sir. On white or rye bread?" o o o uxrumuNcno rims WANTED Detective: “You’re wanted for a. safe—cracking job." Prisoner: “All right, I’ll take the position." 0 B i} Less of this aimless wandering through college would re- sult. Our curriculum is prescribed in each course to a greater or less extent, but what we do with our extra time is left to each individual. Some seem to believe that they obtainllthe‘ most from their spare time by spending it in a “moviéfl or rather “talkic;" some are prone to spend all their time buried in their books; others seek athletics for diversion, or a hundred different things. But anyone could take a few moments once in a while to do some constructive thinking about his own problems. The time thus spent might help him, and certainly it would do no harm. S6 it 1;: DEAN MONIN The appearance of a message in this issue from our former Dean, Doctor Louis C. Monin, brings word from a man with whom only this year’s senior class and faculty are personally acquainted. We are sorry indeed that the under class men of the present have never had an op— portunity to know him. In the three years since his (ice parture, many changes have taken place, but the memory of his wonderful personality, of his kindly philosophy is still in the hearts and minds of those who knew him. Very few men are ever regarded with such universal re— gard as Dean Monin was held by his student body. We hope that we will receive other communications from him in the future. V _ , I . “That. is accounted probabie'wmmhas better argw merits producilole for it than (mobs, brought against. it." . ' ' ‘ TRobert South. 1 THE POSTMAN IS THE DEAN We don’t need Harvard We don’t need Yale We get our education Through the mail. Rah, Rah, Correspondence. Plato. it n One way to “put on the dog” is to refer to the ofiice clerk as “my secretary.” R. S. F. >9: Sll W You may be incense to your mother, but you’re just a punk to me. Chuck. u s o SKEPTHC “But, Tommy,” said his mother, “Didn’t your conscience tell you that you were doing- wrong?” “Yes," replied Tommy, “But I don’t believe everything i hear." roster. X‘- "- 1:1 The average girl who receives a. penny for her thoughts nowadays is getting darn good money. #- i?! =8 “What is a slide rule?” “Never slide with your new pants on.” :1: :21 lb Then you know that studious boy who, just from force of habit, took notes on the commencement lecture. J. i). N. :3 3‘; IL: The snow thoooame on the last day Of school in 1929 ofiiered some relief. The concert was postponed. Professor with Kong's Robinson (A Biographical Sketch) BY P. EMlL SEIDELMAN ’31 Otto Louis Robinson, Associate Professor of Fire Protection Engi- neering, was born at New Albany, Indiana, on January 11, 1893. He re» ceived his grade and high school education in that city. He entered Purdue in the fall of 1912, and re- ceived his B. S. degree in Mechani- cal Engineering in June, 1916. After graduation Prof. Robinson joined the staff of Underwriters’ Laboratories as an Assistant Engi— neer in the Hydraulic Department. Six months later, in the spring of 1917, he joined the Army as a Second 1‘ L in the ' Corps. He was then ordered to France and assigned to the Chemical Warfare Service with the rank of First Lieu- tenant. An interesting incident in Prof. mbinson’s service abroad was an assignment to the British Army for three months. In the early part of 1919 he re’ turned to this country and again join— ed the stafi‘ of Underwriters’ Lab— oratorics. Prof. Robinson began teaching Ar- mour students at the opening of school in 1920. He was promoted to an Assistant Professor in 1922, and to his present rank of Associate Professor in 1925. He now devotes about one half of his time to the instruction of the F. P. E.’s, the other half being spent in the invesfigation and testing of new devices of a hy- draulic nature in the fire protection line, such as foam generators, dry pipe valves, signal appliances, etc. At the present time he is concentrating his efiorts on the preparation of an article covering the history, develop- ment, and present wide usage of foam extinguishing apparatus. On June 24, 1920, he married Miss Evelyn Meyer of Louisville, Ky. They now have three children, one girl and two boys. Professor Robinson is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the Business Mans Art Club. He is also a member of Acacia Fraternity and an honorary member of Salamander. Fire Protection Engineering holds Prof. Robinson’s attention and it is to this subject that he devotes the great— er part of his time. However there is just a little time left and this be glad- ly gives to his avocatlon, which is sketching, especially landscapes and other outdoor subjects. Columbia University houses some bright freshmen. 0n registration day one wrote after the notation, “Give full name,” the i ‘ “ answer: “Same name whether full or sober." In the space for names of parents, another bril— liant high school graduate wrote “Mo and Pa." Tues-day, laundry is, was fnxsuifing fiends-“sex“ How did you spend your Christ— mas vacation? L. W. lirizan. ’33. EbEFleos’ziy catching up with ban}: homework-urin— ing my semester theme for English. Also i put in some time working in a drug store. T. C. Fain, ‘31, ChEa—Mostiy catch— ing up on back work and sleep. Win31 Gustafson, ’33, MEL—Eat, sleep, and work. I had plenty to do. An English theme was the outstand— ing factor. However, time for basket— ball games and skating shouid always be found in a vacation and such was my case. .liumes Thomson, ‘33, (ELK—flew did I spend it'l—Libcrallyl Walter Hellman, ’33, Gaga—I spent the greater part of my time making up lost sleep. The remainder was partly spent doing homework and other amusing pastimes. {Stan Lind, ‘32, ChE—sleeping and Eating! The lowly has come into its own in the form of a scholarship at the University of Idaho. Students of the agricultural department of that university will compete with each other for a cow, instead of pecuni- ary prizes. The proceeds from. the cow will enable the winner to re- main in school for at iea‘t another term. Conscience is a. coward, and those faults it has not strength to pre— vent, it seldom has justice enough to accuse—Goldsmith. Ice cream was first made in Italy. For to give is the business of the rich—£03119. A suppressed resolve will betray itself in the eyes—George Eliot. joix us m we commas scscrmc noun, BROADCAST svsm' saruuonv AT 9 ML, ssr. ON A NATION-WIDE x.n.c. 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