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Dates: during 1910-1919
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Apart from the editorials, this Advocate is divided between four short stories, an article on "Tea Drinking," and thirteen pieces of verse. Of this the prose on the whole is less important than the verse. The light, little, rambling essay on "Tea Drinking," by Mr. Alfred Putnam, has good comment and observation, but it seems less spontaneous than other contributions of the same author to the Advocate. The four short stories are all very short, with the exception of "The Shadow of Death," by Mr. Emerson Low. This is a story that catches and holds the attention, a story...
...Senior and Freshman Class pictures are to be taken on the steps of Widener Library next Monday at 1 o'clock. Because of the international situation which may require large numbers of undergraduates to leave College at short notice, it was decided yesterday by the two photograph committees to have the pictures taken as soon as possible. One result of this advancement of the date will be that the Class of 1917 will have to be photographed without their caps and gowns, which will not arrive for some time. Furthermore, for the first time in many years the Seniors will...
...editors of the Freshman Red Book have decided that even if war should occur between the United States and Germany, the Red Book will nevertheless be published. Because of the probability of the war starting within a short time, it has been decided to hasten the work in all the departments as much as possible. This is especially necessary in the photographic department as the members of the Naval Reserve and the men who will take up training in the aviation section of the Signal Officers' Reserve Corps may leave College shortly. The photographic committee has fortunately obtained the pictures...
...organization known as "The Motor-cycle Minute-Men of America," has been formed. Its purpose is to enroll, instruct and train the motorcyclists of America so that they will be fitted for active service on short notice. Their chief duty will be that of dispatch riding and as in case of war there will be an immediate need of men trained in this work, all those who are enrolled would be called for active service...
With a view to starting a Russian society with the purpose of bringing the undergraduates of the University in closer touch with Russian culture and ideals, there will be a meeting of all Russian students in Grays 35 tonight at 7.30 o'clock. Short addresses will be given by various men, and refreshments will be served. The meeting will be open to all those interested...