Word: short
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...same light. When once accepted by the commanding officer of one of these camps, a man agrees to report at any camp signified and to accept any commission in the new army which is to be formed in the fall. The present conflict will not be decided in a short month or two. The young men of this country should make an immediate resolve to give themselves unreservedly to the service of the cause that their Government has championed until the enemy of human rights and freedom is convinced of its error. Since the entering of one of these camps...
...large number that are under the eligible age the best plan for them is to remain in the Harvard unit. When they are old enough to take a commission, they will have had three or more months of valuable training. This will enable them to become officers with a short additional term of instruction, or they will gain the maximum rank by attending the next series of Federal camps. Anyway, the succeeding weeks should not be wasted by these younger men. The country will need them later, and all the drill and instruction they can obtain in the meantime will...
...many miles between us and the long, winding line of trenches in Europe seem a short step when the tragic news of some comrade's death is flashed to us. The reality of the stern trials and the heroic sacrifices demanded by the great game of war is vividly brought home. Ronald Hoskier of the Junior class is the first Harvard undergraduate to make the final and glorious sacrifice for the cause of humanity and democracy. The many acquaintances of Hoskier sincerely mourn the loss of a friend whose exceptional qualities were recognized and admired by all who came...
Doubtless some will object to its celebration on such short notice, but entertainments, if held at all in such times, should be of an informal nature. Nor can I concur in the objection of some against all forms of entertainment, when such a day makes a fitting pause between academic study and military training. It seems to me that either by ballot or canvass the opinion of the class should be obtained, and in the meanwhile, the fact held well in mind that to delay may be to destroy. RICHARD K. KENNA...
...informal games or races with local outside organizations. In the meantime, for the benefit of both of next year's teams, if there are such, and of the individual athletes, it is desirable that the men should continue to take part regularly in outdoor sports if only for a short time each day. It will undoubtedly be found that the fun and friendly rivalry of these contests will be not only helpful but necessary to relieve the monotony of continuous military work, particularly after the novelty wears off and the long grind begins...