Word: law
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...believe that the time will ever come when civilized nations will arbitrate what part of their population shall die," said Professor Edward Warren at the Law School reception last night. Professor Warren said that although he had the highest hope in the League of Nations yet the laws of evolution and the Malthusian theory present an almost impossible problem. He thought that to substitute "the force of law" for the "law of force" would "tax human ingenuity to the utmost." Yet he believed that in time the race might overcome more of its primeval instincts as it had conquered some...
...Turning to the results of the Peace Conference President Eliot said, "The best outcome will be an enduring compact between the British people and the American people to keep the peace and promote the good relations of the earth." President Eliot expressed a belief that if the "force of law," were backed by "an overwhelming force of army and navy" it would prevail...
Dean Pound dealt at considerable length with the need of knowledge of the Common Law. He traced the wresting of the first personal rights from the King of England, their incorporation in the Magna Charta, and the great influence of that "dusty parchment" upon the Anglo-Saxon race. He emphasized the necessity of building all new projects upon the firm foundation of past experience. Especially in the practice of law should attention be devoted to the gradual growth of personal liberty and the slow progress toward a rational society...
...collection of text books for the Law School has been donated by Secretary Richard Ames '07, to the library of Phillips Brooks House. These books may be borrowed by students who are unable to obtain the prescribed text books...
...five o'clock class in general gymnastics has proved to be a great success so far. However, attendance has been chiefly from the undergraduates, and the gymnasium authorities wish it expressly understood that the class is open to all members of the University. Members of the Law School who have formerly used the Hemenway Gymnasium are especially urged to make used of the Randolph Gymnasium this year...