Word: tardieu
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...contestants with the times assigned to those who have applied have been posted on the door of Dane Hall. All others wishing to compete and men who have not applied for times to speak should sign at once, as the first to apply will receive the earliest hours. M. Tardieu's "La Conference D'Algesiras" has been reserved in the Gore Hall reading room for the use of the contestants...
Such a state of affairs is absolutely contrary to what M. Tardieu, in speaking of this University, has called "solidarity ... and the American spirit that inspires every achievement." It is contrary to Harvard's welfare; and can, we believe, be corrected somewhat by the existence of this new committee. We look for a better understanding all around, mutual benefit to be derived but above all we look for a prompt settlement of our woes...
Monsieur Andre Tardieu, late Hyde Lecturer at the University and honorary member of the Cercle Francais, has published in the Paris "Temps" an article on his impressions of Harvard, which gives an interesting account of the University as seen by a foreigner...
...wide diversity of courses offered and the advantages of the elective system are M. Tardieu's first consideration; what impressed him most, however, is the spirit of solidarity in the body of students, and the American spirit that inspires every achievement. The personal liberty and individuality enjoyed at Harvard make the men more aware of the need of national co-operation, and as unity springs better from diversity than identity, thus the American nation is built on a solid basis...
After the lecture a tea was given by the Cercle Francais in its rooms, in M. Tardieu's honor, at which he was presented with a medal. M. Tardieu left yesterday for Washington, where he will remain, with occasional visits to New York and other places, until March 12, when he expects to sail for France...