3 i l l Vol. VI No. 14 Tuesday, January 20, 1931 AMER ELEQTRECAE. idflfihfit’l’fllfi; HAN EWMKEW'E SYSTEM improved Lights Provide Better Working Conditions MQRETON EN CHARGE In order that the laboratory equipment may be used to the best , advantage for and by the student, the electrical laboratory located on the second floor and at the south end of the Main Building, is being remodeled. The rearrangement was initiated following the appointment of Pro~ lessor D. P. Moreton as supervisor of all the electrical laboratories. Both Dr. Raymond and Mr. Allison are cooperating. The moving oi’ the machine shop from the electrical laboratory at the beginning of last month to a place near the boiler room, inau- gurated the changes taking place in the electrical department. The carpenter shop, which was previ- ously located in the Mission Build— ing, is now near the mechanicians’ shop, thus giving the maintenance department of the Institute a more central location. Professor Morcton during the Christmas holidays, superintendcd the work in the electrical labora— tory, which is now rapidly nearing completion. With the labor and materials at hand and in a most economical manner, the ceiling of the laboratory has been stripped of all the unnecessary wiring and pipes, the ceiling has been washed, twelve Goodrich lighting fixtures ormootwatt.-..re.tihg..have been in.— stalled, arrangements have been made for obtaining at several points in the room both alternat— ing and direct current, several ex- hibit cases have been fixed, and the laboratory benches have been arranged for best efficiency in work In addition to the above impor- tant improvements, the cases hous- ing the electrical instruments and apparatus have been placed in a more symmetrical order. The final arrangement of case permits Mr. Fallc, who is in direct charge of the distribution of apparatus, a better discharge of his duties. The advantages of the installed improvements are many. Among the most important is the fact that the working plane of the student is now illuminated to an excellent degree by the new lights. When completed the room will lend max— imum aid to the student, both in running experiments and in study. Changes in the dynamo labora- tory will mainly involve the in— stallation of new lights and prob— able other improvements. We are informed that the work is a part of the electrical laboratories only and that the improvements have been carried on without outside help, the men employed being reg— ular Institute employees, Armour Institute of Techndlogy, Chicago, Illinois RETIRENG AND NEW EDITURS Fred B. Attwood Junior. informal Draws Big list/"owed The Junior class was host to over two hundred-twenty—five couples at their annual informal dance held Friday, January 16 at the Steuben Club with Jinx Bryants classy band entertaining. The resulting gala time was due to active work on the part of the promoters and it was the opinion of everyone that the first social event of the college year was a success. The twenty-fourth floor of the Steuben Club is scientifically built to eliminate distortion in sound, The orchestra pit is so situated that the music can be heard in all parts of the hall easily. The out- ‘comewa‘s “that Jinx 'Bry ant’slband; under this ideal condition provided music in Paul Whiteman style. In keeping with the occasion were the fine programs which were obtained for the dance. Here a black kid cover was employed with the Armour Tech seal set upon it in gold letters. The ballroom was large and beautifully decorated, as were the several associated lounges. Pictures of the dance were taken during the evening and will appear in the Cycle. ‘ Chairman James J. Casey an— nounced that the Junior class did not suffer a loss, as in former years, but that a complete checkup will show a profit. Thus the committee feels that the dance was a success financially as well as socially. The committee members were: J. J. Casey, Chairman. J. E. Bryant A. J. Jungels G. W. Schodde. R. F. Waindle. The invited quests of the evening were Professor and Mrs. H. Heald and Professor and Mrs. E. C. Grafton. Sophomores Guests at Rifle Club’s Trophy New on View in Hall The beautiful silver cup, recently won by the Armour Tech Rifle Team, is now on display in the showcase near the Office of the Deans’. The Rifle Team should be proud and justly commended for securing this pompuous‘ and im- posing addition to Armour’s tro— phies, won in the fields of competi« tive sport. According to an announcement by A. H. Helmick, a postal meet is to be held with Lane Tech next Friday. Meanwhile, the members of the team are going through a rigid practice in preparation for this and the coming Chicago Tri— bune meet. A meeting of the club is to be held sometime next week. Alpha Chi Sigma Meet Alpha Chi Sigma, professional chemical fraternity, held a smoker last Thursday evening, January 15, at the Sigma Kappa Delta Fratew nity House. The sophomore chemical engi— neers were invited as a body to fraternize with the chemicals of the upper classes at this meeting. Professor 'I‘ibbals and many alumni were present. The evening began with various groups gathered around card tables participating in games of select na— ture. Alter due time was spent with the pasteboards, the evening was turned over to a game of Monte Carlo, in which green and yellow bills were flashed right and left without reserve. After taking pictures of the group, and assimilating some food, the smoker broke up. Wilbur ll. Rudolf Sophomores Hear 0t fiance Plans A report of the sophomore social committee was given at the class meeting held at 10:30 Monday in Science Hall. Elmer Sademan, president of the class, called the { meeting to order, and after a short talk, turned the discussion over to the social chairman, Otto Staib. The group was told of the prog— ress of the social committee in their work on the Sophomore not yet been engaged, several or— chestras have been heard, and the process of elimination begun. No definite date for the dance has been set, but it was tentatively , decided that it would be held, somem .. time during February. The ques- tion of the cost of the bids came up, and the usual two dollars and a hall.’ was voted as the best price. .3. U. Cavanagh Elected Head of Campus Club A meeting was held by the Cam— pus Club Thursday, January 15, in their rooms in Chapin Hall, to make preparations for the annual midyear banquet and to elect of— fleets for the coming year. This banquet, held every year between semesters, took place in the Great Northern Hotel last year. Several committees were ap— pointed by the president to make arrangements for the place and ex— act date, and for the notification of alumni members. An appreci- able amount of support is ex- pected from the newly rc-oganized Campus Club Alumni Association which acts in an advisory capacity to the club. After a short discus— sion the election of officers was T. held. The new men who are to assume the duties are: J. 0. Cavanagh, President. N. C. Cannon, Vice-President. S. F. Winegar, Recording—Secre— tary. The executive secretary and treasurer is to be appointed by an Institute committee on the rec« ommendation of Professor Man- gold, the faculty representative. These officers will then be formally installed at the banquet. , @rganizations Asked for Data by Gilles The Office of the Deans’ has mailed to the various social tram ternities, honorary fraternities and clubs 21. letter requesting a list of all the members, pledges and the name of the faculty advisor. In- cluded in this letter there was a reprint of the regulations of the administration with regard to the fraternities and clubs on the carn— pus. This request was formerly made by a notice placed on the bulletin board while this year it was mailed. , New Engineer To fie Gui: Tomorrow A sketch of the Palmolive Build— _ rig by Spencer Corie, architect ’33, t to be the cover design for the tumour Engineer which is to be stributed tomorrow, Wednesday, anuary 21:" This issue will contain an article y P 'oi’esisor Daniel Roesch on Air-— : aft Engines. It is the first of t) )0 articles to be written; the sec‘ ' 1d will appear in the March issue. {These [articles will incorporate sults, oilforiginal tests and experi» ments which Professor Roesch has performed in the Automotive Lab» ratory. They are written so that ts‘matter will be of general in» crest to everyone as well as to {lose who are taking aircraft de- gh. ,7 The operation andthe outstand~ lug features of the Lindbergh Bea- ‘con together with comparisons with other beacons, are discussed at length by R. M. Krause. A com- parison of its surface intensity to that of the sun is made among other interesting comparisons. The highlights of the manufac» ture of acetylene gas for commer- cial use are described by Chester Stempkowski who writes in detail 01’ the various processes which convert carbide into the gas that is extensively used for heat and illumination in isolated districts. There is also an article by P. C. Peacock who descrbes his experi- ences as a Civil Engineer in Li- beria, Africa. He has incorporated many com- ments on the life of the natives Dance. Although an orchestra has :which are used With good effect in his story. WMminui’iun To Be Topic odd. 1!. E. E. little The Armour Bram: 1, oi." the A. 'l. E. E. will hold a meeting at 10:30, Monday morning, January 26, in Room D, Mission Building. Mr. O. P. Cleaver, of the West— inghouse Lamp 00. will address the students on “Illumination." Mr. Cleaver has promised that his lec- ture will be accompanied with in— teresting slides and examples oi’ modern lighting fixtures. Chairman K. A. Knittel has pre— pared plans for the coming semes- ter and wishes to announce them at this time. This is the last sched— uled meeting, of the branch, for this semester and promises to be most interesting in character. Faculty Club Head Faculty Club held its regular an— nual meeting on Thursday, Jan. 15. Aside from attending to regular business, the club elected oflicers for the coming year. Those elected are as follows: S. E. Winston, President. H. T. Heald, Vice-President. E. E. Gill, Auditor. D. P. Moreton, Treasurer. S. F. Bible, Secretary. CALENDAR Wednesday, Jan. 21 liz3D—Engineer distributed in Main Lobby. 2:00-«Alpha. Chi Sigma meet“ ing in the P. L. U. rooms. 4:30—Tau Beta Pi meeting in the Tau Beta Pi rooms. Thursday, Jan. 22 SzoomBasketballz Armour vs. Wheaton at Wheaten. Friday, Jan. 23 Tim-“Track: Chicago, Loyola, and Armour at Bartlett Gym— nasium of the University of Chicago. ‘ Ted—American Chemical So— ciety meeting at the City Club. 31.5 Plymouth Court. Monday, Jan. 26 5 :00~Boxing: Chicago Armory Headquarters vs. Armour in the Armour Gym. Witt-l saws with? ifitddhg timid tlANW hilhiliii l“ . ii .illhlfidfi; ”as NEW hilltfih all. E. Casey, M. .3. Schinlrc, E. W. Carlton Other Members oi: Managing Board TAKE. OVER DUTEE§ Wi’l‘l—i THEE ESSUE Electricdls Marlee Trip To Condition Factory The Junior electricals, together with Professor Moreton, made an inspection trip through the arma— ture winding department of the Goodman Manufacturing C o m - pany, last Thursday, January 15. This organization, with main of- fices at 4834 South llalsted Street and covering an area of several city blocks, specializes in the manufacture of electric mining locomotives and machinery. The men arrived at the plant at about 1:30 and were divided into four groups, each being provided with a guide. The coil winding department was visited first. Here the coils are wound usually by hand, since the coils for mining machinery must be accurate. After this the coils are taped and im- pregnated with a protective com- pound ‘in an evacuated tank. Commutator segments are placed on a form with the proper insula- tion, tightened, and baked, after (Continued to rage 3) John Schommer Wins Professor John J. Schommer has by the Field and Stream, sports— men’s magazine, for catching the largest wall-eyed pike in the United States during 1930. Profes— sor Schommer landed the fish at Wildcat Lake, Wisconsin and the measurements of the fish are: length 34% inches, weight 14 lbs, girth 81/2 inches. Professor Schom~ mer is proud of his catch and justly so, for the prize carries with it fifty dollars worth of sporting goods. Chi Ens Elect New @fficers At Meeting Chi Epsilon, Honorary Civil Fra— ternity, held a meeting in their rooms in Chapin Hall last Tuesday, January 13. The following officers were elected to hold oflice during the next semester. R. H. Meagher, President. A. B. Auerbach, Vice—President. C. H. Miller, Secretary. L. H. Dicke, Treasurer. Press Club Begins Membership Drive A concentrated drive for mem- bership has been started by the Press Club. The drive will last about one month and will culmi- nate with a big smoker to be given at the Sigma Kappa Delta House, February 26. According to R. G. Kellner ’31, who is in charge of the arrangements, a speaker who is prominent in the field of literature will present a talk. The member— ship fee is fifty cents and will be used to defray the expenses of the smoker. The lnterfraternity Council held a meeting last Wednesday in the Tau Beta Pi rooms. C. Robin pre- Prize for Rig Fish recently been rawardedv-rlirsuwpriso In accordance with the tradition established by the previous statf, the management of the Armour Tech News passes with this issue from the seniors to the juniors. Wilbur H. Rudolf is the new editor— in—chiei‘, assisted by Max J. Schinke, managing editor, and Ed~ ward W. Carlton, news editor. The business staff is to be headed by James J. Casey, business manager, and Harold Monger, advertising manager. 0thcr Tentative Appointments The other positions on the staff are tentatively filled, the qualifica— tions of the men to warrant their retaining their positions. The fea— ture editor is to be John R. Jack- son, and working with him will be the departmental assistants. Fra— ternity news will be handled by Harold Bodinson, architectural news by E. C. Kubicek, art work by Dave Chapman, and the Slipstick will be run by Phil. Jordan with George Bonvallet as associate con— doctor. The reporters will work under 0. T. Barnett, the assistant news editor, and the sport writers under H. P. Richter, sports editor, and Chester Stempkowski, the associate editor. In the business staff, the adver- tising assistant will be Milton Col— lick, and the circulation manager, ramp of men in any héeded'ln‘ tlie’cii‘culai ' tion department, although it' is planned to change the distribution system next semester under the compulsory subscription plan. Advisory Board Formed The retiring managing board, consisting of Fred B. Attwood, re- tiring editor—in—chief, Arthur H. Jens, Alvin B. Auerbach, the retir- ing managing editors, and Frank Spalding, retiring business man— ager, will constitute the advisory board to the new staff. They will actively supervise the new men for the first few issues, and then serve solely in an advisory capacity. Hendricks Again Faculty Adviser Professor Walter Hendricks will again serve as the faculty advisor for the News, a position that he has had since the paper was founded under his assistance. Under the new plan of subscriptions, the fi- nancial responsibilities will not bear upon him, but he will again keep a strict supervision on the literary quality of the paper. Vacancy in Program 0% Upper—Classmates The Friday 10:30 class on the programs of Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors will be left vacant this coming semester. The office has scheduled no classes at this time in order to put 6. new plan into effect. In the future all meetings of the various societies will take place at this time if possible. In that way students will not be forced to miss out on their classwork. In an event that some meeting or assembly must be held some other time during the week, the classes scheduled for that hour will automatically be made up at 10:30 on the following Friday. It is so; gested. however, that except in am usual cases. all meetiinzs be held sided and called the meeting to or— der at two o’clock. Discussion centered itself about the recent basketball tournament which was won by Phi Pi Phi. The fraternities were urged to send in their assessments for thei basketball cup. The meeting mi~ journed at 2:30 o‘clock, on Fridays during this open hour. The next issue of the Armour Tech News will contain a complete schedule of examinations. According to the Enstiiuie dur the ex. liner-ions are ‘2 1 place February 24,