Word: xiv
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...after the family of his mother (Princess Maud of England) more than that of his father. Both these young people are descended from the French General of Napoleon the Great's time, General Bernadotte, who was adopted as heir by the childless King of Sweden [becoming King Charles XIV, 1818-1844]. Prince Olaf of Norway is said to have inherited the shrewd and clever brain of his grandfather, King Edward VII of England, while his first cousin, the Prince of Wales, has inherited Edward VII's social tact and charm...
...Louis XIV, paragon of despots, silenced the first signs of remonstrance against his wishes by the ever-effective reply : "Tel est noire plaisir...
General Naulin is 55 years old and was educated at Saint-Cyr, school founded by Mme. de Maintenant, wife of Louis XIV, and now the West Point of France. As lieutenant and captain, he saw service in Morocco under the famous General d'Amade. At the beginning of the War, he, was a major and was rapidly promoted to be General for his brilliant work. At the last German offensive on Rheims, he had under his command the U. S. "Rainbow Division" (42nd) as well as the 2nd and 36th U. S. Divisions, whom he commended in army orders...
...present Duke is a descendant of another famous soldier, the Duke of Berwick, illegitimate son of James II of England, whose title he still possesses, being the tenth Duke. The first Duke of Berwick saw service under his father and later under Louis XIV of France. Montesquieu in his eloge cites that so great was his courage and ability that all parties were anxious to have him on their side. Before his death, he became a French subject and a Marshal of France...
...Government I Mr. Farbach, F1, F2, F3, F4 Geol, Lect, Rm. Mr. Gregory, Gl, G2 Harvard 5 Mr. Greory, G3, G4 Harvard 6 Mr. Havighurst H1, H2, H3, H4 Emerson D Mr. Mitchell, M1, M2, M3, M4, M5 New Lect, Hall TUESDAY, JUNE 2 (XIV) Chemistry 7 Sever 29 Comp. Literature 10 Sever 5, 6 Comp. Literature 22 Sever 23, 24 Fine Arts 5a Robinson Hall French 1, IV, V, VI Emerson D French 10 Sever 17 Geology 18b Sever 17 Government 17b Sever 35 Greek' G, II Sever 29 Greek 10 Sever 30, 31 History of Religions...