Word: germanism
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...Pomponius Laetus, flourished until 1468. It was then suppressed for a time, but was revived again under Pope Sixtus IV and flourished in the age of Leo X, only to be overwhelmed finally in the general rain which accompanied the sack of Rome in 1527 by the Spanish and German troops of the Emperor Charles...
Kanaley opened the case for the negative. The difference between a restricted elective system and the free elective system, he said, is best illustrated by the difference between restrained liberty and unrestrained liberty. We can distinctly trace the origin of the free elective system of Harvard to the German universities. Conditions in American colleges, however, are quite different from those abroad, and, even admitting the very questionable success of this system at Harvard, it does not necessarily follow that the system would prove successful in other colleges and universities throughout the country. Although the system may be theoretically sound...
...Graduates' performance last evening was thoroughly successful and produced uproarious laughter. The play was carried through without a break and with unceasing action and spirit. Exceptionally perfect pronunciation, characteristic costumes and effective setting maintained a convincing German atmosphere...
Professor H. C. G. von Jagemann, of the German Department, accompanied by Mrs. von Jagemann, sailed Saturday from Boston for Naples. Professor von Jagemann, who is on leave of absence from the University, has been confined to his house since last August with rheumatism. If the climate of Italy proves beneficial he will probably remain several months in or near Naples, but may spend some time in Sicily or Switzerland. Professor von Jagemann will return early in September and hopes to resume charge of at least part of his courses next fall...
...annual meeting of the Phi Beta Kappa Society will be held on Thursday, June 29. President Angell, of the University of Michigan, has been chosen orator, and F. B. Gummere '75, professor of English and German at Haverford College, poet. Hon. J. D. Long '57, president of the Society, will preside...