Word: generously
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...generous appreciation of his subordinates and superiors Dr. Derby has shown himself to be an ideal spokesman for the one supremely human and almost uniquely constructive element in the great war-machine--the Medical Corps...
...thinking and acting in a very large and very generous way Mr. Frick did a notable public service; and so far as Princeton, Technology, and Harvard are concerned, he greatly relieved a precarious situation. His will is truly remarkable. Of the entire estate five-sixths, or approximately one hundred and seventeen million dollars, is to be devoted solely to the interests of the general public--to charity, art, and education...
...really seems as if this ought not to be, for here was a group of young men, representing a very prominent side of life, which had been splendidly trained by Dr. Davison, and which was justified in expecting the same generous endorsement from the undergraduate body as would any athletic team at one of their contests. Of course, we cannot legislate people into goodness, nor can we make the undergraduate body go to hear good music rendered by their fellow-students if they won't; but it seems as if the old adage might be considered that, "although...
Harvard men can always be relied upon for a spirit of fair play and generous co-operation, and they will rest under a serious indictment if, at the subsequent concerts which are to be given by the newly organized Harvard Glee Club they do not testify to their approval of the fine work of the Glee Club and the splendid leadership of Dr. Davison by actually attending the concerts and having the satisfaction of knowing that, not only are they enjoying some excellent music beautifully sung, but are supporting one of the most significant movements for the broad development...
...following is the estimate of the Boston committee of the amounts which it is essential the various classes should raise, after making due allowance for the very generous gifts from graduate schools, non-Harvard men, and through the women committees...