Word: either
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...right centre will be H. F. Gibbs '20, who has been substituting at the position during the absence of the captain and acting coach. An eleventh-hour decision may shift A. H. Bright '19 from right wing to strengthen the left of the forward line, in which case either E. Van R. Stires '20 or J. S. Higgins '20 will occupy the place left vacant by the change...
According to the plan proposed, the first of these changes is designed to alter the examination which candidates must pass either before or after entering Cambridge and to make it more in line with the requirements of the modern world. In order to bring this about it has been proposed to abolish the necessity of candidates studying two classical languages. This, however applies only to the "ordinary" courses, as distinguished from the "honor" courses, the latter being for the more brilliant students...
...both compulsory. It now has been proposed that, instead of compelling the candidates to take two classical languages, two foreign languages should be required in the "previous examinations," of which Latin shall be one; and that the candidate shall have the option of offering as his second foreign language either Greek or French or German. It is felt that the existence of classical entrance scholarships will effectually promote the study of Greek at the university by many of the abler...
...modern tongue will doubtless be substituted for the ancient. By revising its standards for entrance, this English institution sacrifices a precedent which has marked a long existence. For several centuries both Greek and Latin have been the very basis of a higher education, but now, because of changing conditions, either one is sufficient. Men who made England the power she is, and those who established her reputation as a land of cultured people, have been trained by the Classics. A university career has depended for generations on the ability to use the ancient languages, for they have been a foundation...
...bring the present world-strife to a close. Although both countries agree on a few principles, yet their specific desires are quite different. Von Hertling, the chancellor, has declared that the first four sections of the American note coincide with the imperial wishes, but that the other points must either be settled at a conference or discussed between the parties most immediately concerned. The Teutons have, however, conceded the validity of several Allied claims. As we look into those matters on which the enemy has apparently backed down, it becomes evident that we deceive ourselves. In agreeing to open covenants...