Word: distinction
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...same painter, in the Museum of Padua. The other picture is by a pupil of the Paduan Squarcione, Gregorio Schiavone; it was recently shown in the exhibition of Italian primitives at the Kleinberger galleries, New York. It represents a Madonna and Child, both of which have a distinct charm somewhat unusual with this northern master. The paintings will remain at the Museum for about two months...
...colleges have been to give their services in the present crisis, it is not stretching the truth to say that three New England institutions, Harvard, Yale and Technology, have perhaps most enjoyed the confidence of the Federal authorities. Each of these colleges has rendered a distinct service of the first importance, Harvard with its infantry R. O. T. C., Yale with its artillery corps, the only one of its kind in the country, and Tech. with its innumerable Government schools offering all sorts of training. In addition the faculties of all three institutions have been drawn on for expert advice...
...Technology there are something like a dozen Government schools, each established to meet a distinct need. Included in the schedule of war work are the Army and Navy aviation schools, courses for naval architects, special French courses and special training for drafted men. Military training is required of all freshmen at the Institute, and the members of the other classes have also organized a battalion...
...because he wants to do something to prepare himelf for future service. Yet yesterday and the day before showed that to drill without over-coats when the thermometer refuses to register is not too instructive and extremely uncomfortable. It is difficult to drill when all feelings except those of distinct pain have left the fingers...
...given the thinking citizens of the United States a more serious attitude towards the difficult problems ahead of them. Although many unfortunately still regard the struggle in Europe merely as interested spectators attending a great pageant, Harvard undergraduates have continually heard the call to arms grow more and more distinct. Thus their change of attitude has not been sudden. The future promises grave problems and many hardships for the young men of the country. There is more harm than good in anticipating unseen dangers, but it is all-important to fortify ourselves with a serious spirit of undaunted courage...