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...preliminary trials for the Pasteur Medal will be held in Upper Dane Hall, Friday evening, beginning at 7.30 o'clock. At these trials six men will be retained to take part in the final contest, January 14. Each man will make a five-minute speech in English upon the subject of the contest, "The Policy of France and Morocco." The judges will be L. Allard, of the French Department, professor R. M. Johnston, M. C. Leckner '07, as the deputy of Professor G. P. Baker '87, the deputy of Professor I. L. Winter '86, and a representative appointed...
...honored by scholars and thinkers throughout the world. He has set an example to all by the simplicity of his life and by his absolute devotion to duty and the public interest. He lays down the cares of office voluntarily at the ripe age of seventy-five while 'his eye is not dimmed nor his natural force abated.' Indeed his temperament has mellowed with time, and he has grown young with the passing years...
...Harvard Expedition to Samaria, of which he was in charge. This city, the capital of northern Israel, was rebuilt with great splendor by Herod the Great, and it is the remains of his buildings that have been discovered. The mound which covers the ancient city is about five miles in circumference and covered with olive groves and wheat fields...
Among the seventeen Boston surgeons who have accepted honorary appointment in the newly-organized medical reserve corps of the United States army, there are nine graduates of the University, five of the Medical School, and one who has received an honorary degree. These men will form the nucleus for addition to the regular strength of the army in time of war. The appointees, of whom no service will be required except in time of war, have the rank of lieutenants, and will be given the highest volunteer rank when called into service...
...first trial, which will take place on December 18, the contestants will speak for not more than five minutes. Six men will be retained for the final contest on January 14, which will be public, and at which the speeches will be of twelve minutes' duration. In awarding the medal, the judges will take into consideration not only logic and clear presentation but also the general knowledge, manner of delivery, and literary style of the speakers...