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...largely because he lost all his veterans in the retreat from Moscow and there were no experienced men to lead the troops. It is estimated that 60 per cent. of the French soldiers are brave or cowardly just in proportion as their commander shows these emotions. You must not spoil good material for officers by enlisting aimlessly now, or until special circumstances arise to warrant such action. For the present, Yale men should content themselves with making themselves fit to answer the call when it comes. The draft plan may fail, for it is impossible to tell how serious...
...tremulous spoil...
Captain Cordier has prepared with the greatest care a progressive course of training, comprising ample instruction for the average man to pass these final tests creditably. A few men, too selfish to sacrifice a part of their leisure time for the good of the majority, can spoil the appearance of the Regiment, and undo the efforts of their comrades in ranks. A little sacrifice of pleasure now may mean the future, as well as the immediate, success of the Harvard Regiment...
Uniforms will be worn. All men must if possible, have a pad in the right shoulder and pads in the elbows of the shirt, all inside. This is important as the lack of the shoulder pad may spoil a man's chances. Lunch can be bought at the Range...
Holders of tickets in the cheering section marked "Red Handkerchief," must purchase one in order not to spoil the "H" during the singing of the Marseillaise. Red handkerchiefs may be purchased at the H. A. A. Office for 10 cents...