Word: exceptional
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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Among the more striking pieces, Mr. Parson's "Let Us Make the Night Light With Drinking" is reminiscent of "We Meet 'Neath the Sounding Rafters." but except for a weak line or two--like "We are sad, I suppose, or should be"--not unsuccessfully reminiscent. Mr. Damous "Beauty" is one of the few contributions to this Advocate which are more than merely creditably academic. It is spontaneously poetic in both thought and expression, notably above the average of verse in college publications, which is more than can be said of his "Passion." This too is charming in expression...
...registration blanks, except for the Reserve Officers' Training Corps, apply at 2 University Hall...
...University is undoubtedly awake to the gravity of our situation. What with the urgings and exhortations of the nation's patriotic leaders, the majority of eligible men in college, except for the select pacifists who are always with us, are engaged in some sort of military training. The minority have decided what they will do the moment war is declared. No state of indecision exists at Harvard...
...period of service is four years in length, with only three months during that time to be devoted to active duty. Resignations will be accepted by the Navy Department except during the periods of strained foreign relations or actual war. Classes are being held at the Navy Yard at Charlestown for members of the Naval Reserve, and although men are needed all the time, the work of preparedness is going on rapidly. A special course on gasoline motors is also being given for men interested in the service...
...stated at the president's office yesterday afternoon that no conditions except those which applied to other public buildings in the state were responsible for the University's action, and the belief was expressed that in the near future most of the restrictions would be removed. The museums closed to the public at present are the University Museum, the Fogg Art Museum, the Semitic Museum, and the Peabody Museum...