Word: militiaization
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...refugees, driven by hunger to purchase food at exorbitant prices, and goaded into violence by the grocer's brutality, are at length supported by the militia, who seize the store under martial law, and distribute bread to the needy. The play is well constructed, and its dramatic effects were well managed. The suggestion of the distant fire as a background for the action of the play was especially effective...
...annual indoor athletic meet held under the auspices of the Second Division of the Connecticut Naval Militia in the State Armory at Hartford, Conn., Tuesday evening, February 21, the University two-mile relay team was defeated by the team of the University of Pennsylvania by two inches in the fast time of 8 minutes, 21 1-5 seconds. Spiked shoes were not allowed, and the members of the University team were greatly handicapped by being obliged to run in shoes entirely unfitted for the slippery floor and upraised corners. P. Newton '11, the first runner for the University team, slipped...
...another column is printed a call for recruits from the Naval Brigade--one of those outside activities which are constantly canvassing the University for men. The question of the advisability of joining the militia has been brought before us by the appeals of the increasing number of these organizations. Undoubtedly the militia is a necessity, and as a public institution deserves support. It offers, moreover, valuable military training, which may well form a part of every citizen's education...
...other hand, a great many undergraduates who join the militia do so without understanding the whole situation, and after they have once enlisted it is impossible for them to resign. For this reason any undergraduate who considers enlisting should give the matter due consideration before committing himself. The expense entailed by membership is in some cases considerable, and should be clearly ascertained before enlisting. The greatest drawback, however, is the amount of time required and the exacting character of the engagements. Therefore, though men who can spare the time from their studies and other College activities, may find the militia...
...chief article is entitled "Harvard and the Militia." The conclusion of the writer, "T. H. B.," is: "Yet, with all the fun you are learning what to do and what not to do, when it comes, if it ever does come to the great, terrible, Yale game of War." Every good Harvard man is bound to feel the appeal of this...