Word: germanism
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...take oral examinations this year must notify the Recorder in writing at 4 University Hall today if they have not already done so. Examinations will be held in the afternoons beginning March 10 and by making application now a student may arrange to take either the French or German examination or both. It is required that every student in Harvard College pass before the end of his second year, a special oral examination to test his power of translating either French or German...
...Engin. Sci. 3. German...
...students in Harvard College must pass, before the end of their second year, a special oral examination to test their power of translating either French or German. Opportunity to take either or both of these examination will be given in the afternoons, beginning Monday, March 10th. All candidates who wish to take the oral examination must notify the Recorder, 4 University Hall, in writing, on or before Thursday, March 6th. Each candidate will then be notified when and where to present himself for the oral examination...
...known as the "contemptible." Two hundred and fifty students from Cambridge joined this army as despatch riders, not waiting to receive commissions. The service these men rendered was huge. They were the only motorcycle despatch carriers and accomplished wonders in the retreat from Mons, riding straight into the unknown German gas until they dropped from their machines. These men were exceptions, however, for the volunteer army of Kitchener was officered entirely from University men and public school boys from Eton, Rugby, Winchester and similar institutions. Barely a month was devoted to training these lads so great was the pressure...
...German...