Colman Ward Cutler

Everybody who visited the Clubhouse at lunch-time, or on the night of monthly meetings, came sooner or later in contact with Doctor Colman Ward Cutler. Dr. Cutler was a notable ophthalmotist [ophthalmologist], but it was his friendly interest in every one whom he met which gave him his particular place in the Century. In his own professional work, Cutler was a careful observer, accurate and painstaking in his examinations. He attained his eminence, as was testified by the journal of his specialty, through native ability, skill, personal charm and excellent training abroad. He followed the best traditions of medical practice and the highest ethical standards. Highly sensitive and unaware apparently of his own attainments, so the reminiscence proceeds, he was a man of sterling uprightness, his judgment of people was true and kind, and he was never known to make a disparaging criticism about anyone.

After his family had grown up and had scattered, Cutler would have lived a lonesome life, but for the Century. In all his social affiliations Cutler bore himself with great suavity. To the buffets of misfortune he submitted without complaint, and with courage that he may have owed to the sturdy New England stock from which he sprang. His gentleness of manner did not signify weakness of character, for he was a man of strong will and of hearty likes and dislikes.

Alexander Dana Noyes
1936 Century Association Yearbook