The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-07
H0NORS TO PROF. KLEIN
TALE MAN AND FORMER IN-
 STRUCTOR AT SHEFR.


 the Mechanical Engineering Depart
 ment.
 In the Globe of South Bethlehem, Pa, of January 2S, is the following tri- bute to Professor Joseph F. Klein, most of whose early years were spent in New Haven, and who is a Yale graduate and former instructor at Shelf, and has many old friends here:
 The meeting of the Mechanical En- society of Lehigh university in Williams hall last night in conjunc- tion with the alumni of the mechanical engineering department, took the form of big reception in honor of Professor Joseph F. Klein, head of that depart ment. The reception was in celebra- tion of the twenty-ffth anniversary of his coming to Lehigh university, and was a tribute of hearty appreciation by the men who studied under him, and the high esteem and respect they hold for their old professor.
 At the close of the regular meeting of the undergraduate body Dr. Louis C.. Lowensteln, instructor of mechanical engineering, took charge, making a few introductory and explanatory re- marks, Up to this point Professor Klein had no intimation of the real na- ture of the meeting. Dr. LeWensteln introduced R. c. H. Heck, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, who presented Professor Klein with g. life membership in the American Soci- ety of Mechanical Engineers. Mir. Heck said in part:
 Twenty-Five years ago our beloved and respected friend and guide Profess sor Joseph F Klein, came to this uni Hersty to take Up the life-work of de- veloping a school of mechanical engi- neering From q small beginning this school has grown to it's present size and standing The men who have passed through 1t are bearing their good share of the work of the world, their character and efficiency and use fitness largely based upon the training received here And now these mon are come back-a few of them in bodily presence, the rest in the spirit of eager remembrance and good wlll--to join with their younger brothers yet in the training school in doing honor to the man who through quarter century has labored so earnestly and devot6dly for their interest It is Q we'll recog- nized fact that
 THE MATERIAL REWARDS of such service are not so great as those which are gained by success in many other fields of effort. But there is a most valued compensation in the consciousness of a worthy work well done, and bearing fruit In the lives of others. To fortify this consciousness, as an evidence of our appreciation of the good work done for us by Professor Klein, and as a recognition of his high standing as scientific engineer, it Is my great pleasure to present to him this certificate of life membership in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Long may he live to enjoy its benefits, occupying high place in the regard of us and of those who are coming after us.
 Harry T. Morris, '9i, supernten- dent of armor department of the Beth lehem Steel Company followed MT. Heck, presenting Professor Klein with beautiful loving cup. Mir Morris made brief, but very touching and appropriate presentation speech clos ing with these words:
 Professor, in our backward look, we now see not only the professor, erudite in science and philosophy; not only the giant of industry. untlring and inces- sant; but, sir, we see through all and above all, the patient, kindly, helpful sympathetic man and friend. We ben eficiaries, sir, of your learning, your patience, your Kindness and your friendship have felt your influence in the years that have elapsed since you fathered us in our development; and we have come to look upon you, not only with admiration, but with affec- donate regard. I have been selected good sir, to present on behalf of the engineers you have made, the loving cup, the emblem of our predominating feeling for you, May God grant you our old friend, our good friend, the greatest happiness and all good things"
 Robert M. Bird '02, superintendent of treatment departments at the Bethle- hem Steel Company, then stepped for ward and presented Professor Klein with a beautiful gold watch, in the name of the alumni of the mechanical department. Mir Bird, as he handed the watch to Professor Klein, closed by saying:
 We hope that its hands may time you through many year and prove as true as any respect and affection. "
 Bruce M. Swope, '07, chairman O. the undergraduate M. F. society, pre-. sented the university with a handsome portrait of Professor Klein as a gift oi the undergraduates. Dr. Henry S Drinker, president of the university,
 ACCEPTED THE PORTRAIT in the name of the university, express ing the feeling of all who have beer associated with Professor Klein, say ing: "He is a great man and has tha attribute of a great man which is rart he has great heart. We wish hin from our hearts God speed in the fu ture"
 John L. Stewart. professor of histor, and economics at Lehigh university made the closing address of the even ing, incorporating in his remarks thu following outline of Professor Klein's life:
 Professor Joseph Frederick Kleir was born in Paris, France, on October 10, 1S49, of Huguenot percentage. His family moved to Bridgeport, Conn hn. he l,,nt --c