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Some may possibly think it strange that a Latin can be an authority on a poet so peculiarly. Anglo-Saxon as Shakespeare. These same people, however, take it for granted that men of northern descent are competent to treat the Romance literatures. Aside from the great Teutonic students of the classics, one can still find men like Lowell, Longfellow, or Grandgent, whose names are inseparably connected with so typical a national figure as Dante. And Dante's influence on his country has been as great or greater than that of Shakespeare on England. The fact is that the world...
Professor Webster is a member of the English Department where his course in Anglo-Saxon will be given by Dr. F. P. Magoun, Jr., and his course on Milton by Mr. T. L. Hood '08. Professor Webster has been chairman of the Academic Board of Radcliffe College, that place now being taken by Professor G. H. Chase '96, Chairman of the Division of Fine Arts...
...severe oral quiz and a long thesis in addition to a high course record and certain specified studies, entitles the successful candidate to "Honors" or "Highest Honors". But the "magna cum" or "summa cum" is awarded without any oral examination, and with more lenient requirements in other respects: Anglo-Saxon, for example, is not necessary; and the thesis represents less exacting work. Consequently the degree "with Honors" in English corresponds to the degree "with Distinction" in most other departments; while the degree "with Distinction" in English means considerably less. Yet it is represented by the same words on the diploma...
...Catt's work in South America may have some bearing on the selection of her successor. Inasmuch as an Anglo-Saxon has been President of the organization since its inception, it is thought advisable to elect a "Latin " woman as the next President. International politics, however, will play its part. If a French or Italian woman were elected there is fear that the German women might be alienated. Mrs. Maud Wood Park, President of the National League of Women Voters and delegate to the Convention from the United States, predicted that the next President of the Alliance would...
...often said that "they do things better in France." Certain it is that the Frenchman argues on all possible occasions on subjects which Americans avoid. The result is that while the Frenchman keeps his ideas sharp and clear, the Anglo-Saxon is apt to leave his thoughts in the dim background. There will be ample opportunity at Silver Bay to try the French method, not only with older men but also with delegates from a large number of other colleges. Anyone who is so firmly fixed in his faith that he has nothing to receive, or so strongly silent that...