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...avoid war honorably; but it cannot neglect its obligations. If it is forced by these obligations to a war, however unwelcome, however wasteful from a Utopian viewpoint; and requires volunteers to carry on this war, the universities--peace advocates, disbelievers in the Administration and all--should answer the call. That fine phrase of old-school patriotism: "Right or wrong, my country", is as true now as always...
...modern penal administration and legislation. In all of these branches Mr. Frankfurter has had a wide and practical experience. The purpose in entering this new field is to meet the need for scientific legislation and administration caused by the growing complexity of social and industrial life; and to answer the call for more trained men who can solve the specific problems involved...
...information concerning them. Captain R. O. Van Horn, General Staff of the U. S. Army, will speak informally on the subject in the Trophy Room of the Union this afternoon at 5 o'clock. Captain Van Horn is managing the organization of the camps, and will be ready to answer all questions and to explain any phase of the topic. President Lowell is especially anxious that the plan be well supported by Harvard men, and it is hoped that a large number will attend today's discussion...
...meet in the Parlor of Phillips Brooks House this evening at 7 o'clock. Dr. John Howland, of Guadalajara, Mexico, will spoke upon "The Awakening in Mexico During the Nineteenth Century." The members of the class will take part in the discussion which will follow, and Dr. Howland, will answer questions regarding conditions and missionary problems in Mexico. All members of the University are invited...
...looking through these articles one gathers a confuses impression pf dissatisfaction. Something seems to be wrong. The subjects are good, the opinions expressed are for the most part sound: what can be the matter? The answer is to be found in the leading article by Mr. Coggeshall, "A Harvard Man's Impressions of Oxford." Like the other contents of the number this article is in no sense a literary essay. It is of a "newsy" character appropriate to the magazine. But it possesses distinction of style; it is readable. The other articles hold the reader rather by the interest...