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...entire week, which although relieved of much of its former crusading atmosphere, still is filled to capacity, with an oppressive schedule of truth seeking. The practical problems of charity, and hospitality, that face many college organizations lie untouched, while aspiring individuals appeal to the infinite in vain to defray their expenses...
...years ago. The emotion of Frenchmen was keyed to such a pitch that even the official tellers of the Chamber of Deputies−men chosen for no other quality than their incorruptible honor−majestically lied when the Communist Deputies voted against a bill granting $12,000 to defray the expenses of the funeral. Though every Communist who had thus voted rose and blatantly proclaimed the fact, the official count showed that the bill had passed unanimously, and the President of the Chamber refused to entertain any appeal against the falsehood...
...official confirmation of this gift can be obtained the CRIMSON is able to state with certainty that the gift was offered to the authorities of the Fogg Museum some months ago and is now in the hands of the Corporation. The interest from this sum will be used to defray part of the running expenses of the museum...
...these five may select. The holders are eligible for reappointment in case such re-appointment may seem desirable. If in any year, no suitable candidates appear, the sum available is to be set aside in a separate fund, which may be used to help the Harvard University Press, defray expenses incurred in publishing Fogg Art Museum publications and the work produced by any of the Shady Hill Research Fellows...
...Franco American Maritime and Colonial League, which is the American branch of the League Maritime et Coloniale Francaise, created a fund several years ago to defray expenses connected with the inviting of a group of French University students to America for a few weeks. They were given such a cordial reception here and established so many firm friendships that it seemed proper and fitting that a group of American students should be invited to visit France under similar circumstances...