Word: sailors
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...last three lectures oh Soldier's and Sailor's Life were given in Sanders Theartre, last evening, before a large and enthusiastic audience. Dr. Herbert L. Burrell, lately Surgeon General in the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia spoke first on "The Medical Examination." The requirements for admission to the United States Army are very rigorous, especiall in time of peace. No minor can enter the army without the written consent of his parents. The recruit must weigh under 190 pounds and must be less than 5 ft. 10 in. tall. He is carefully examined by the army surgeon and is rejected...
Professor Hollis spoke next on "Life in Modern Naval Vessels." Many believe that since steam has superseded sail "jack tar" has lost his peculiar characteristics. Not so. The sailor gets his character from the salt sea. He is a growler, yet when he must he does his work cheerfully. He despises the marine as a landlubber. He is a creature of tradition and fond of queer pets...
President Eliot spoke in part as follows: War for the private soldier or sailor is at best a dull, coarse, squalid business It can not have any attraction for you, and yet the question-Shall I volunteer?- may become a pressing one within a few weeks or months. I shall discuss that question from the student's point of view...
...last three lectures in the course on Soldier's and Sailor's Life will be delivered in Sanders Thatre this evening Dr. Herbert L. Burrell, lately Surgeon General in the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia will speak first on "The Medical Examination." Professor Hollis will speak on "Life in Modern Naval Vessels." President Eliot will speak last on "Enlisting." The lectures are open to members of the University only...
Lectures on the Soldier's and Sailor's Life. IV. The Medical Examination. Dr. Herbert L. Burrell, lately Surgeon General Mass. Volunteer Militia.- Life in Modern Naval Vessels. Professor Hollis.- Enlisting. President Eliot. Sanders Theatre, 8 p. m. Open to members of the University only...